Brownsville Council Minutes

Brownsville City Council Minutes

Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the City Council of the City of Brownsville and the Brownsville HRA in the County of Houston and the State of Minnesota including all accounts audited by said Council.

January 4, 2012

CALL TO ORDER: This regular monthly meeting was called to order by Mayor Timothy P. Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak

ABSENT: Dave Brickman, Gary Schulze

OTHERS PRESENT: Ron Cordes, Gary Meiners, Kiel Serres, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES: AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 7, 2011 MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE: KIEL SERRES speaking on behalf of his father Nick Serres asked council if a walnut tree located on city property near his residence could be removed. Council directed Ron Cordes to look into and contact Howard Lampert if needed to remove said tree.

MIKE MORIARTY read an invitation from Mike Buttell inviting all veterans to the January 12, 2012 wrestling meet in Caledonia.

OLD BUSINESS: MIKE MORIARTY reported that Jed Hammell is working on the title to the Kwik Trip building so sale of the building can be finalized.

NEW BUSINESS:

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT: RON CORDES reported the following:

-the meters at the sewer plant are calibrated and working

FIRE DEPARTMENT: GARY MEINERS reported the following:

-lights and sirens are fixed on the pumper

-fire dept. received $1,000.00 from the Ed & Evelyn Colsch Trust Fund

-a discussion was held at the annual meeting about purchasing a portable pump

-would like concrete replaced at the fire station in the coming year

AT THIS TIME A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO DESIGNATE THE DEPOSITORIES FOR THE CITY MONIES FOR THE CITY OF BROWNSVILLE FOR THE YEAR 2012 AS MERCHANT’S BANK-LACRESCENT, MN AND THE 4M FUND. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

AT THIS TIME COUNCIL SET THE WAGES AND APPOINTMENTS FOR THE YEAR 2012. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE THE WAGES AND APPOINTMENTS AS AGREED TO BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR 2012 AND FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER AND BLUFFVIEW MANOR RENTAL RATES FOR THE YEAR 2012. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED. See Attached Copy.

BILLS: AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT: AT 7:45 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 1^st day of February 2012:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

DECEMBER 7, 2011

CALLED TO ORDER: This regular monthly meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy P. Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Dave Brickman, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak

ABSENT: Gary Schulze

OTHERS PRESENT: Joe Serres, Gary Meiners, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES: AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE NOVEMBER 2, 2011 MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY DAVE BRICKMAN, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

PUBLIC COMMENT TIME: City Council made this time available for public comment on the 2012 levy and city budget. There was no public comment at this time.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE: Mike Moriarty informed council of a complaint received from Karon Anderson concerning a shed on her neighbor’s property that is in disrepair with shingles blowing off etc. After discussing council agreed to talk with Angela Paul concerning said complaint.

OLD BUSINESS: Mike Moriarty presented council with the proposed final levy for approval. After some discussion A MOTION WAS MADE BY DAVE BRICKMAN, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #12-07-11-01 SETTING THE FINAL LEVY FOR THE CITY OF BROWNSVILLE FOR COLLECTION OF TAX MONEY WITH REAL PROPERTY TAXES PAYABLE IN 2012 IN THE AMOUNT OF $115,397.50. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

NEW BUSINESS:

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT: Chris Dvorak asked to have the water heater in the community center repaired.

FIRE DEPARTMENT: GARY MEINERS reported the following:

-the lights on the green pumper are not working

-the department had a total of 47 calls for the year

BILLS: AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED A LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK, ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT: AT 7:45 PM, A MOTION WAS MADE BY DAVE BRICKMAN, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 4^th day of January 2012:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

CALL TO ORDER: This regular monthly meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 p.m.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak

ABSENT: Dave Brickman, Gary Schulze

OTHERS PRESENT: Joe Serres, Gary Meiners, Ron Cordes, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES: AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE OCTOBER 5, 2011 MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE: None

NEW BUSINESS:

City Clerk Mike Moriarty read a letter from Bonnie Willemssen requesting a Marina Drive sign. After some discussion council decided to purchase a sign reading “To Marina Drive” to be placed at the intersection of State Highway 26 and Harbor Lights Drive.

Mike Moriarty presented council with a list of unpaid sewer user fees. A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO CERTIFY THE UNPAID SEWER USER FEES WITH THE COUNTY AUDITOR FOR COLLECTION WITH THE 2012 PROPERTY TAX. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

At 7:15 p.m. sealed bids were opened for the sale of the kwik trip building. Two bids were submitted, $30,500.00 and $31,000.00. AFTER DISCUSSION A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED CHRIS DVORAK, TO ACCEPT THE BID OF $31,000.00 as submitted by Mike Foellmi. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

PUBLIC HEARING 7:30 P.M.

At this time a public hearing was held at the request of Anthony Krenzke, 806 Clay Street for the purpose of hearing public comment on his request for a 10’ setback variance from Clay Street located in Block 26 of the Charles Brown Addition of the City of Brownsville. AFTER DISCUSSING A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE SAID VARIANCE. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT: RON CORDES reported the following:

-mowed empty lots in Harbor Lights

-manor and community center have been washed

-salt and sand ready for winter

-purchased 12 covers for sewer plant

-half of tanks have been pumped

-ballpark is winterized

-lift station is repaired on 7^th street

-trees have been trimmed

FIRE DEPARTMENT: GARY MEINERS reported the following:

-pumpers passed testing

-new radios are operational

-batteries plus offers a 30% discount to cities & fire departments

-Tim Irwin would like to join the fire dept., after discussing council had no objections

BILLS: AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT: AT 8:07 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 7^th day of December, 2011

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

OCTOBER5, 2011

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Dave Brickman, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak

ABSENT: Gary Schulze

OTHERS PRESENT: Joe Serres, Gary Meiners, Ron Cordes, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES: AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 7, 2011 MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DAVE BRICKMAN, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:

Mike Moriarty presented council with a request from Margie Rohrer concerning her request for a slope to the middle door at the Bluffview Manor. Council discussed request and because there is a sloped entry at the main doors decided to table until May 2012.

Council discussed a request from Wayne Kingsbury to place a NO PARKING sign near his residence at 314 S. Marina Drive.

Dave Brickman would like the county to put a No Parking sign at 8^th & Main.

Mike Moriarty received a complaint From Jeff Harms concerning the weeds on the 2 lots next to his property. Council will look at and send weed letters if needed.

OLD BUSINESS:

Council decided to advertise For Sale on Sealed Bids for the former Kwik Trip building. Sealed bids will be opened at the November council meeting at 7:15 p.m. Minimum bid was set at $40,000.00.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT: RON CORDES reported the following:

-the security light at the maintenance shop is installed

-the Community Center & Bluffview Manor will be power washed Friday

-sewer pipes damaged from storm have been repaired

-will be spreading sludge within the next couple weeks

-Howie Lampert will trim walnut tree near Clint Rohrer residence at a cost of approx. $100.00. Council approved said quote.

-Tri County Electric would like to relocate pole behind Kwik Trip building across the street

FIRE DEPARTMENT: GARY MEINERS reported the following:

-fundraiser went well

-would like to paint bathrooms at fire station

-new radios are supposed to be operational in a few weeks

-issues with furnace at fire station

After some discussion council decided to contact Paul Theobald and have him clean furnace.

BILLS: AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY DAVE BRICKMAN, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT: AT 7:56 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 2^nd day of November, 2011:

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Timothy P Serres, Mayor

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Dave Brickman, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Gary Schulze

OTHERS PRESENT: Ron Cordes, Gary Meiners, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES: AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE AUGUST 3, 2011 MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DAVE BRICKMAN, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE: NONE

OLD BUSINESS:

-contract with realtor for Kwik Trip building expires on 9/14/11

-tabled action until October meeting

-the carpet on the stage in the gym has been replaced and stage skirting washed

-weeds have been cut on Scanlan property

-reviewed building permit request from Darrin Schedivy

-council directed Ron to check with Chuck Lampert concerning a tree next to the Clint

Rohrer property

NEW BUSINESS:

MIKE MORIARTY presented council with the preliminary city budget for the year 2012. Council reviewed and discussed said proposal. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY DAVE BRICKMAN, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #09-07-11-01 SETTING THE PROPOSED LEVY FOR THE CITY OF BROWNSVILLE FOR THE COLLECTION OF TAX MONEY WITH REAL PROPERTY TAXES PAYABLE IN 2012 IN THE AMOUNT OF $115,397.50. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT: RON CORDES reported the following:

-winona controls is still working on meter at sewer plant

-checked on valves for fire dept.

-he & Casey plan on checking insulation at community center

-roof damage at fire station and damage at sewer plant from last wind storm

Dave Brickman reminded Ron that the city Community Center and Bluffview Manor need to be power washed.

FIRE DEPARTMENT: GARY MEINERS reported the following:

-security light near fire station needs to be repaired

-5 department members are taking first responder training

-2 department members are taking fire fighter one training

BILLS: AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DAVE BRICKMAN, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT: AT 8:25 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY DAVE BRICKMAN, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 5^th day of October, 2011:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

AUGUST 3, 2011

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Dave Brickman, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Gary Schulze

OTHERS PRESENT: Joe Serres, Ron Cordes, Gary Meiners, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES: AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE JULY 6, 2011 MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY DAVE BRICKMAN, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE: NONE

OLD BUSINESS:

COUNCIL reviewed the LP contract from AgVantage for the year 2012. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DAVE BRICKMAN, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK TO ACCEPT THE BID OF $1.86 PER GALLON. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

No activity on the Kwik Trip building to date.

NEW BUSINESS:

DAVE BRICKMAN agreed to attend the Board of Review training to be held in Winona on August 15, 2011.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT: RON CORDES reported the following:

-seal coating is almost finished

-Spring Green sprayed the sewer plant

-received complaint concerning thistles by VFW cemetery

Council directed City Clerk Mike Moriarty to send a weed letter to Mavis Scanlan

- meter at sewer plan is still not working properly

- discussed contract for salt from North American Salt Co.

FIRE DEPARTMENT: GARY MEINERS reported the following:

-couplers are installed

-new radios are in but not operational until October

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY DAVE BRICKMAN TO APPROVE THE BROWNSVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE DOCUMENT PRESENTED TO COUNCIL. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

BILLS: AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. A MOTION WAS MADE BY GARY SCHULZE, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO PAY THE BILLS (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE WINONA CONTROLS AMOUNT OF $1,730.00) AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT: AT 7:40 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY GARY SCHULZE, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 7^th day of September, 2011:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

JULY 6, 2011

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Dave Brickman, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Gary Schulze

OTHERS PRESENT: Ron Cordes, Joe Serres, Gary Meiners, Rich Cordes, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES: AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE JUNE 1, 2011 MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DAVE BRICKMAN, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE: NONE

OLD BUSINESS:

-DAVE BRICKMAN informed council that the baffles for the gym are ready for installation

-no changes on the status of the Kwik Trip building

NEW BUSINESS:

A MOTION WAS MADE BY GARY SCHULZE, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO APPROVE A REQUEST FROM THE BROWNSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT RELIEF ASSOCIATION TO INCREASE THE RETIREMENT BENEFIT FROM $25.00 TO $50.00 PER YEAR OF SERVICE. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT: RON CORDES reported the following:

-waiting to hear back from Adam at Winona Controls concerning the meter

-MPCA checked sewer plant and all is ok

-waiting to hear from Blacktop Services

FIRE DEPARTMENT: GARY MEINERS reported the following:

-the couplers have been ordered

A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD TO SET THE SEWER OPERATIONS BUDGET AND TO ESTABLISH SEWER USER FEES FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING JULY 6, 2011. AFTER SOME DISCUSSION COUNCIL DECIDED TO KEEP THE SEWER USER FEES AT THE CURRENT RATE OF $36.00 PER MONTH ($20.00 –DEBT SERVICE, $16.00 – SEWER OPERATIONS). A MOTION WAS MADE BY GARY SCHULZE, SECONDED BY DAVE BRICKMAN TO APPROVE THE SAID SEWER USER FEES. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT: AT 8:05 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 3^rd day of August, 2011:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

JUNE 1, 2011

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy P. Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Dave Brickman, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak

ABSENT: Gary Schulze

OTHERS PRESENT: Ron Cordes, Gary Meiners Brandon Ranzenberger, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES: AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE MAY 4, 2011 MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DAVE BRICKMAN, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:

BRANDON RANZENBERGER requested to place a pop machine on the east side of the Gail Kletzke property. After some discussion council approved said request.

TOM DANIELSON presented council with a review of city insurance coverage.

PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 P.M.

At this time a Public Hearing was held at the request Nick Serres for the purpose of hearing public comment on his request for a 5 foot setback variance from 6^th Street and 5 feet from north side of lots 3 & 4 of Block 6 of the Jobe Brown Addition to the City of Brownsville. The variance was requested to accommodate the placement of a new home on the property.

After some discussion A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE REQUESTED SETBACK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY DAVE BRICKMAN, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

OLD BUSINESS:

-no inquiries into Kwik Trip building to date

Mike Moriarty presented council with quotes for seal coating city streets. After discussing, A MOTION WAS MADE BY DAVE BRICKMAN, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO ACCEPT THE BID FROM BLACKTOP SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1.57 PER SQUARE YARD. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

NEW BUSINESS: RON CORDES reported the following:

-stumps will be removed from community center lot the first part of next week

-new trees are planted

- culvert by Jan Ideker residence needs to be replaced

-prices for weed control at plant

-still working with Winona Controls on meter problems

Ron reported the following quotes for applying round up to sewer drain field bed:

-Spring Green - $200.00 per application

-LawnKeepers - $275.00 per application

A MOTION WAS MADE BY DAVE BRICKMAN, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE THE BID FROM SPRING GREEN IN THE AMOUNT OF $200.00. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FIRE DEPARTMENT: GARY MEINERS reported the following:

-need couplers for fire trucks

-the cost to have warning siren activated automatically would be approximately

$2,000.00 - $2,500.00

A discussion was held on the proposed Fire Department By-Laws. Chris Dvorak questioned the definition of “member in good standing”. The fire department will discuss the wording being questioned with the intention of making some changes that will more accurately define “member in good standing.”

BILLS: AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. A MOTION WAS MADE BYDAVE BRICKMAN, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE BILL TO WINONA CONTROLS UNTIL THE METER IS WORKING CORRECTLY. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

AT 8:35 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 6^th day of July 2011:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

MAY 4, 2011

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy P. Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Dave Brickman, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Gary Schulze

OTHERS PRESENT: Joe Serres, Nick Serres, Gary Meiners, Ron Cordes, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES: AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE APRIL 6, 2011 MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY DAVE BRICKMAN, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE: NICK SERRES requested to have a five foot variance from 6^th Street and a five foot variance from his north lot line to construct a house on his property. A public hearing will be held at the June 1, 2011 council meeting.

RICK DENSTAD requested council approval for the Lions Club to install 2’ x 4’ baffles in the gym ceiling to try to minimize the noise. After discussing A MOTION WAS MADE BY DAVE BRICKMAN, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO ALLOW THE BROWNSVILLE LIONS CLUB TO INSTALL SAID BAFFLES. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

OLD BUSINESS:

To date there has been one inquiry into the Kwik Trip building.

NEW BUSINESS:

JULIE THOMPSON left a message at the City Clerk’s Office requesting the weeds/brush be cleaned up in front of her residence. After discussing council agreed said is not on city property, therefore is not city responsibility.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT: RON CORDES reported the following:

-new meter at sewer plant is still not working correctly

-price quote for grinding 4 tree stumps, $525.00 total

-pipe broke off of lift station on N 7^th street

-discussed seal coating

Council decided to obtain a second quote to go along with the quote from Scott Construction.

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

GARY MEINERS reported the following:

-department physicals will be held Monday night

-standard operating procedures have been updated

BILLS: AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DAVE BRICKMAN, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK; TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK WITH THE EXCEPTION OF $1,700.00 PAYABLE TO WINONA CONTROLS FOR THE METER AT SEWER PLANT UNTIL SAID METER IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT: AT 8:25 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY GARY SCHULZE. SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 1^st day of June, 2011:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

APRIL 6, 2011

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Dave Brickman, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Gary Schulze, Chris Dvorak

OTHERS PRESENT: Margie Rohrer, Joe Serres, Ron Cordes, Gary Meiners, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES: AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 2, 2011 MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DAVE BRICKMAN, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE: MARGIE ROHRER requested that the council consider sloping the sidewalk on the east side entrance to the Bluffview Manor for easier access. Council discussed said request and will look into.

OLD BUSINESS:

The Kwik Trip building is now listed with Century 21.

PUBLIC HEARING 7:30 P.M.

At this time a Public Hearing was held for the purpose of hearing public comment on the adoption of a Solid Waste Ordinance. This Ordinance provides for the orderly and efficient collection and management of Solid waste within the City, and allows the City to provide quality Solid Waste Management in a manner consistent with the Houston County Solid Waste Management Plan, and pursuant to the requirements of Minnesota Statutes 115A, Subd.5. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY DAVE BRICKMAN, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE SOLID WASTE ORDINANCE #4-6-11-1. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY DAVE BRICKMAN, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

At this time council discussed the garbage hauling contract from Richard’s Sanitation. A MOTION WAS MADE BY GARY SCHULZE, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART TO ACCEPT SAID CONTRACT. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

PUBLIC HEARING 7:45 P.M.

At this time a Public Hearing was held at the request of Mary Ann Bissen for the purpose of hearing public comment on her request for a ten (10) ft. setback variance from 8^th Street located in Block E in the Thompson Addition to the City of Brownsville. The variance is requested to accommodate the proposed construction of a porch on the east side of the house on the property. The property in question is located on Lot 8 Block E of the Thompson Co. Addition to the City of Brownsville (R20.0137.001). A MOTION WAS MADE BY GARY SCHULZE, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO APPROVE SAID VARIANCE. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DAVE BRICKMAN, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

NEW BUSINESS:

A MOTION WAS MADE BY DAVE BRICKMAN, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO APPROVE A FULL LIQUOR LICENSE TO INCLUDE ON/OFF SALE LIQUOR AND SUNDAY LIQUOR AND ON/OFF SALE BEER TO SAXON HALL FOR THE YEAR 2011. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY DAVE BRICKMAN, TO APPROVE A FULL LIQUOR LICENSE TO INCLUDE ON/OFF SALE LIQUOR AND SUNDAY LIQUOR AND ON/OFF SALE BEER TO BISSEN’S TAVERN FOR THE YEAR 2011. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY DAVE BRICKMAN, TO APPROVE A FULL LIQUOR LICENSE TO INCLUDE ON/OFF SALE LIQUOR AND SUNDAY LIQUOR AND ON/OFF SALE BEER TO CARLON’S TOP OF THE ROCK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT: RON CORDES reported the following:

-the new meter has been installed by Winona Controls

-the lift station on N. 2^nd Street has been repaired

-price quote of $1,600.00 to remove and clean up 4 trees at community

center for safety reasons

A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO REMOVE TWO TREES AT CITY EXPENSE AND ALL FOUR TREES IF THE BROWNSVILLE LIONS AGREE TO SPLIT THE COST OF REMOVAL OF ALL FOUR TREES. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FIRE DEPARTMENT: GARY MEINERS reported the following:

-would like council approval to purchase from the Caledonia Fire Department a machine to fill air tanks at a cost of $1,500.00, council approved said request

BILLS: AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT: AT 8:25 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY DAVE BRICKMAN, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 4^th day of May, 2011:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

MARCH 2, 2011

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Dave Brickman, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Gary Schulze

OTHERS PRESENT: Ron Cordes, Mike Moriarty, Gary Meiners, Joe Serres, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES: AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 2, 2011 MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DAVE BRICKMAN, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE: NONE

OLD BUSINESS:

A discussion was held concerning the Kwik Trip building. Rick Voshart reported that he had not heard back from Kraus Oil. Ron Cordes reported that the estimate to repair the freezer is approximately $3,800.00. After some discussion council decided to list the building with Century 21 Realty.

NEW BUSINESS:

AT THIS TIME A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO APPROVE CIGARETTE LICENSES FOR THE YEAR 2011 TO TOP OF THE ROCK, SAXON HALLE AND BISSEN’S TAVERN. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY DAVE BRICKMAN TO WAIVE TORTE LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR THE YEAR 2011. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE , TO PAY JERRY STEELE PAINTING $200.00 FOR LABOR. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

NEW BUSINESS:

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT: RON CORDES reported the following:

-Winona Controls has ordered a new Mag Meter for treatment plant

FIRE DEPARTMENT: GARY MEINERS reported the following:

-the department is looking into a tanker from the Foley Fire Dept.

-the county will be delivering 5,000 sand bags tomorrow

A MOTION WAS MADE BY DAVE BRICKMAN, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO JOIN THE MINNESOTA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION AT A COST OF $235.00 PER YEAR. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

COUNCIL directed City Clerk Mike Moriarty to draft and send a letter to Mike Sexauer, owner of the Brownsville Apartments informing him of complaints received about the trash bags piled outside the apartment building. The trash must be removed as soon as possible.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE HOUSTON COUNTY GARBAGE/RECYCLING ORDINANCE. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

BILLS: AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED ATHE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY DAVE BRICKMAN, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT: AT 8:00 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 6^th day of April 2011:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

OTHERS PRESENT: Ron Cordes, Gary Meiners, Greg Skauge, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES: AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVEIWED THE MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 5, 2011 MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DAVE BRICKMAN, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPRED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:

At this time council reviewed the proposed contract for garbage pickup presented by Greg Skauge of Richard’s Sanitation.

A discussion was held concerning a proposed building site for Nick Serres to construct a new house.

OLD BUSINESS: MIKE MORIARTY presented council with several realtor quotes for listing the Kwik Trip building. After some discussion council decided to wait until an interested party contacted by Rick Voshart has had the opportunity to look at the building. After that happens, the building will be listed with Century 21.

RICK VOSHART informed council that Kraus Oil would like to take a look inside the Kwik Trip building.

MIKE MORIARTY informed council that he is in contact with Jed Hammell concerning the status of the Grossell property proceedings.

NEW BUSINESS: DAVE BRICKMAN informed council that the Brownsville Lions would like to construct a shelter for cooking chicken on the east side of the community center. No action was taken at this time.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT: RON CORDES reported the following:

-tree near post office should be removed

-still has not heard back from Winona Controls concerning meter

-discussed issues with the brush pile

- presented a quote from Curt Mann for gutters for the community center

A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY DAVE BRICKMAN, TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF GUTTERS AT THE COMMUNTY CENTER FROM CURT MAN AT A COST OF $1,000.00. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FIRE DEPARTMENT: GARY MEINERS reported the following:

-may have to look into purchasing a new tanker

-looking for suggestions to get new members to the department

ADJOURNMENT: AT 8:35 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY DAVE BRICKMAN, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL AUDITED THE CITY BOOKS.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 2^nd day of March, 2011:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the City Council of the City of Brownsville and the Brownsville HRA in the County of Houston and State of Minnesota including all accounts audited by said Council.

JANUARY 5, 2011

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

At this time David Brickman was sworn in as city council member.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Dave Brickman, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Gary Schulze

OTHERS PRESENT: Ron Cordes, Gary Meiners, Mike Moriarty, Joe Serres, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES: AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 1, 2010 MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY GARY SCHULZE, SECONDED CHRIS DVORAK, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:

At this time sealed bids were opened for painting the community center gym floor, Schomers Painting - $2,950.00, Steele Painting - $2,200.00. A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY DAVE BRICKMAN, TO ACCEPT THE BID FROM STEELE PAINTING IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,200.00. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE: NONE

OLD BUSINESS:

A discussion was held on the Kwik Trip building. Ron Cordes informed council that he contacted Bob Mach to check out the compressors, he has not done so to date.

After some discussion council directed Mike Moriarty to check with several realtors to get prices for listing the Kwik Trip building and report back to council at the February meeting.

NEW BUSINESS:

A discussion was held concerning the leaking roof at the community center and possible ways to repair. Council directed Ron Cordes to get a quote from Curt Mann for gutters on the south side of gym/hall part of the community center.

Council discussed the proposed Houston County Solid Waste ordinance; they will review for the February meeting.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

RON CORDES reported the following:

-he has been busy plowing snow

-computer sewer plant went out during snow storm

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

GARY MEINERS reported the following:

-have not heard from Graf Electric concerning progress on the siren

-would like city to check into the cost of bulk mailing

AT THIS TIME A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #01-01-05-11 SETTING THE DEPOSITORIES FOR CITY MONIES FOR THE YEAR 2011. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED. (Complete copy on file at the city clerk’s office).

AT THIS TIME COUNCIL DISCUSSED AND SET THE WAGES AND APPOINTMENTS FOR THE CITY OF BROWNSVILLE FOR THE YEAR 2011. A MOTION WAS MADE BY GARY SCHULZE, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE THE WAGES AND APPOINTMENTS AS AGREED TO BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR 2011 AND FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER AND BLUFFVIEW MANOR RENTAL RATES FOR THE YEAR 2011. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED. See attached wages and appointments.

BILLS: AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY DAVE BRICKMAN, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT: AT 8:15 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY DAVE BRICKMAN, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 2^nd day of February 2011:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

DECEMBER 1, 2010

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Gary Schulze

OTHERS PRESENT: Sara Hurley, Dan Hurley, David Hurley, Manny Edpuganti, Ron Cordes, Dave Brickman, Craig Moorhead, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES: AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE NOVEMBER 3, 2010 MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE NOVEMBER 17, 2010 SPECIAL MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE: DAVE BRICKMAN presented council with sketch samples for the new city banners.

A discussion was held concerning the Kwik Trip building. MANNY EDPUGANT explained to council that he does not plan on selling gas because of the cost of installing tanks. After some discussion council asked if he would be interested in leasing said building for a convenience store. Manny said he would be interested in a lease agreement. Council will keep in contact with Manny concerning the negotiations of a lease agreement in the near future.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY GARY SCHULZE, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO TURN DOWN THE $20,000.00 BID SUBMITTED BY MANNY EDPUGANTI FOR THE SALE OF THE KWIK TRIP BUILDING AND RETURN HIS 5% BID CHECK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

OLD BUSINESS:

Council discussed the cost of repairing the street damage on Ramsey Street and agreed to send a bill for repairs to Duane Zenke.

A discussion was held on the status of the Grossell property. Mike Moriarty informed council that legal action by City Attorney Jed Hammell is currently underway.

NEW BUSINESS:

CLLINT ROHRER would like to remove several trees near his property. Council approved since the trees are on his property.

MAINTENACE DEPARTMENT: RON CORDES reported the following:

-lift stations have been pumped

-salt and sand is mixed

-would like a reminder posted for city residents to remove vehicles from city

Streets for snowplowing

FIRE DEPARTMENT: NO REPORT

ADJOURNMENT: AT 8:20 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 5^th day of January, 2011:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Gary Schulze

OTHERS PRESENT: Ron Cordes, Gary Meiners, Duane Zenke, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES: AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE OCTOBER 6, 2010 MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE: DUANE ZENKE informed council that while he was removing equipment from the Grams property on Ramsey Street he caused some damage to said street. He has agreed to pay for repairs. Council agreed to figure cost of repairs to said street and let Duane know. Council thanked Duane for coming to meeting.

OLD BUSINESS:

TIM SERRES reported that he spoke with Tony Traff concerning the trash on his property. Tony informed Tim that he will clean up said property.

MAUREEN MEINERS informed council that she called Mediacom concerning loose cables. To date they have not returned a call.

MIKE MORIARTY informed council that a violation letter was sent to Nathan Grossell by the City of Brownsville Attorney Jed Hammell.

NEW BUSINESS:

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO CERTIFY THE CITY ELECTION RESULTS. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A discussion was held concerning the community center gym floor. Council decided to request bids from Jerry Schomers and Jerry Steele to repaint the gym floor.

PUBLIC HEARING 7:30 P.M.

At this time a Public Hearing was held at the request Eric & Sara Cordes for the purpose of hearing public comment on their request for a setback variance from Bluff Street. The variance is necessary to accommodate the proposed construction of an addition to a building on the property located on the East 60 feet of Lot 7 & 8, of the Jobe Brown Addition to the City of Brownsville. A MOTION WAS MADE BY GARY SCHULZE, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO GRANT SAID REQUEST. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTIN CARRIED.

At this time council reviewed the list of unpaid sewer user fees. A MOTION WAS MADE BY GARY SCHULZE, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO CERTIFY THE UNPAID SEWER USER FEES WITH THE COUNTY. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT: RON CORDES reported the following:

-he is checking into the price of purchasing new pumps

-tanks have been pumped and sludge spread

-3 lift stations will be cleaned within the next week

-he has order a new cutting edge

FIRE DEPARTMENT: GARY MEINERS reported the following:

-the new fire hose has been delivered

BILLS: AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT: AT 8:20 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 1^st day of December, 2010:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

OCTOBER 6, 2010

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Gary Schulze

OTHERS PRESENT: Ron Cordes, Gary Meiners, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MMINUTES: AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 1, 2010 MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE: NONE

OLD BUSINESS:

The Brownsville Lions have offered to insulate the Brownsville Community Center as a service project. Council expressed their approval of the plan to insulate the community center.

Council held a discussion on the Grossell property. The city has not received a response to the letter sent to Nathan Grossell. After discussing council decided to continue with legal action.

Council reviewed a letter to be sent to a tenant at the Bluffview Manor. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO SEND THE LETTER TO SAID TENANT AND TO FOLLOW THROUGH WITH ACTION AS STATED IN LETTER. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

Council reviewed 2 bids received for the purchase of the vacant Kwik Trip building. After discussing the bids submitted, council decided to advertise the property for sale to the general public. A MOTION WAS MADE BY GARY SCHULZE, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO LIST VACANT KWIK TRIP PROPERTY FOR SALE TO GENERAL PUBLIC WITH THE BIDS BEING DUE ON NOVEMBER 15, 2010. BIDS WILL BE OPENED AT A SPECIAL MEETING ON NOVEMBER 17, 2010 AT 7:00 P.M. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

OLD BUSINESS CONTINUED:

GARY SCHULZE reported that Mediacom has still not removed hanging cable near his residence. Mediacom will be contacted again for removal of said cable.

NEW BUSINESS:

A request was made by billing clerk and city clerk to purchase a new computer for the city clerk’s office. Council approved request.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT: RON CORDES reported the following:

-he will be mixing salt and sand for city streets rather than ordering

It premixed

-no progress on meter yet, Tim Serres agreed to call Adam Augedahl

-ballpark will be winterized next week

-pipe covering is finished at sewer plant

-he will be replacing pump on N. 2^nd street tomorrow

FIRE DEPARTMENT: GARY MEINERS reported the following:

-panel inside door at fire dept building has been repaired

-received grant for new hoses

-siren still not repaired, waiting for Jeff Graf

ADJOURNMENT: AT 8:10 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY GARY SCHULZE, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 3^rd day of November, 2010

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Acting Mayor Rick Voshart at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Chris Dvorak, Gary Schulze

ABSENT: Tim Serres

OTHERS PRESENT: Jim Hakes, Julie Thompson, Gary Meiners, Ron Cordes, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES: AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE AUGUST 4, 2010 MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:

JULIE THOMPSON and JIM HAKES discussed with council their concerns about erosion on 2 ^nd Street near their property. A discussion was held on how to best repair said site. Council agreed to meet at said site on Friday 9/3/10.

OLD BUSINESS:

A discussion was held concerning the Kwik Trip property. The council will have a special meeting on Wednesday September 8, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. to discuss options for the said property. A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO POST SAID MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

NEW BUSINESS:

A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #09-01-10-01 SETTING THE PROPOSED LEVY FOR THE CITY OF BROWNSVILLE FOR COLLECTION OF TAX MONEY WITH REAL PROPERTY TAXES PAYABLE IN 2011 IN THE AMOOUNT OF $113,750.00. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #09-01-10-02 ALLOWING A BIKE TRAIL NEAR BROWNSVILLE. MIKE MORIARTY WILL BE THE CONTACT PERSON. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

RON CORDES reported the following:

Winona Controls will be at the sewer plant next Tuesday along with the company rep to try to resolve problems with meter.

The street to the Ohl residence needs repair

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

GARY MEINERS reported the following:

Chains have been installed on 3 fire trucks

Overhead door at fire station is not working correctly

A discussion was held concerning problems with the fire dept. well

BILLS: AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. A MOTION WAS MADE BY GARY SCHULZE, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT: AT 8:40 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 6 ^th day of October, 2010:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

AUGUST 4, 2010

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe Serres, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Gary Schulze

ABSENT: Rick Voshart

OTHERS PRESENT: Sharon Ropes, Dave Brickman, Gary Meiners, Ron Cordes, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES: AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE JULY 7, 2010 MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:

SENATOR SHARON ROPES presented council with information about the state budget and answered questions asked by council and those present.

DAVE BRICKMAN presented council with information on banners that the Brownsville Lions would like to purchase for the city. A banner design contest will be held by the Lions. After some discussion council approved said banners and thanked Dave and the Lions Club.

OLD BUSINESS: A discussion was held concerning the weeds on the Grossell property located on 2^nd Street. Council directed City Clerk Mike Moriarty to send a letter to Nathan Grossell concerning this matter.

NEW BUSINESS:

MIKE MORIARTY presented council with a 15 year franchise renewal from ACE Telephone. A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO APPROVE SAID FRANCHISE RENEWAL FOR 15 YEARS. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A discussion was held concerning several locations within the city that have exposed/dangling cable owned by Mediacom that have to be taken care of. Council directed Mike Moriarty to contact Mediacom concerning said matter.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT: RON CORDES reported the following:

_ still having problems with Winona Controls meter, Tim Serres will call Adam Augedahl at Winona Controls

-6^th & Clay Street is repaired

-generator at sewer plant has been repaired

- Cork Hollow Road is repaired

-ballpark is still a mess on Saturday mornings

FIRE DEPARTMENT: GARY MEINERS reported the following:

-Graf Electric is in the process of repairing the siren by the sewer plant

-Dave Guckelberger & Val Green will be taking CPR instructor training

ADJOURNMENT: AT 8:50 PM, A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 1^st day of September, 2010:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

JULY 7, 2010

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville city Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak

OTHERS PRESENT: Ron Cordes, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES: AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE JUNE 2, 2010 MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:

At this time Gary Schulze was installed as a council member to fill the position vacated by Craig Steger until a new council member is elected in the November General Election.

OLD BUSINESS:

A new Clothes Dryer has been purchased and the water softener repaired at the Bluffview Manor.

The automatic door opener has been installed at the community center.

New automatic towel dispensers have been installed at the community center and the ball park.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

RON CORDES reported the following:

- The new meter has been installed at the sewer plant

- Would like to purchase reground blacktop for Cork Hollow Rd

- The ballpark is a mess after Friday night Co-Ed league

Council directed Ron to go ahead with blacktop for Cork Hollow Rd.

FIRE DEPARTMENT: NO REPORT

CLERK:

MIKE MORIARTY reported the following:

-Doug Woodard would like to replace awning over steps on the south side of his house. Council granted request.

-Presented a request from Top of the Rock for 2:00 a.m. liquor license. A MOTION WAS MADE BY GARY SCHULZE, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO GRANT 2:00 A.M. CLOSING TIME FOR THE TOP OF THE ROCK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

PUBLIC HEARING 8:00 P.M.

At this time a public hearing was held at the request of the Brownsville City Council for the purpose of setting the Sewer Operations Budget and to establish sewer user fees for the year beginning July 1, 2010. AFTER REVIEWING THE PROPOSED SEWER BUDGET A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO APPROVE OPERATIONS BUDGET AT $45,839.13 AND TO LEAVE THE SEWER USER RATES FOR THE COMING YEAR AT $16.00 PER MONTH, AND APPROVE SEWER CAPITAL BUDGET AT $63,580.00 AND $20.00 PER MONTH. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT: AT 8:15 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 4^th day of August, 2010:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

JUNE 2, 2010

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak

OTHERS PRESENT: Donna Shuda, Jean Kreutzer, Tom Danielson, Gary Meiners, Barb Hurley, Ron Cordes, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES: AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE MAY 5, 2010 MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:

DONNA SHUDA & JEAN KREUTZER informed council that the clothes dryer at the Bluffview Manor is not working. Council decided to purchase a new dryer.

BARB HURLEY asked council if the community center gym could be used on August 7^th for the Skinner family benefit. Council granted request.

TOM DANIELSON presented council with an overview of the city insurance coverage.

OLD BUSINESS: A discussion was held on purchasing motion activated towel dispensers. After some discussion council directed Maureen Meiners to order 10 dispensers from Schilling Paper Co. at $12.00 each.

Council discussed the water ponding near 8^th & Adams Streets.

NEW BUSINESS:

COUNCIL directed Maureen Meiners to send thank you cards to Rick Denstad, John Abnet and Ron Konkel for donations given to the City.

COUNCIL read a letter of resignation from Marg Cordes. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF MARG CORDES AS COMMUNITY CENTER CUSTODIAN WITH A THANK YOU FOR THE GOOD JOB OF CLEANING THE COMMUNITY CENTER. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO GRANT A BUILDING PERMIT TO DAN MORIARTY TO REPLACE IN SAME LOCATION WITH SAME VARIANCE FROM 4^TH STREET AND ALLEY IN BLOCK THE GARAGE DESTROYED BY FIRE AT HIS RESIDENCE ON CLAY STREET. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

COUNCIL reviewed and discussed a proposed cleaning contract from Service Master for cleaning the community center. A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE THE CLEANING CONTRACT PRESENTED BY SERVICE MASTER. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

RON CORDES reported the following:

-new meter for sewer plant has been ordered by Winona Controls

-new street sign at Bennett & Seventh has been installed

-tree stumps at comm. center have been ground & area is reseeded

-there has been a lot of garbage left on ground after Friday night

Co-Ed softball games

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

GARY MEINERS reported the following:

-fire department physicals have been completed for the year

-old air packs and tanks will be sold

BILLS: AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVEIWED THE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT: AT 8:30 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 7^th day of July, 2010:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

MAY 5, 2010

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak

ABSENT: Craig Steger

OTHERS PRESENT: Bill Fitzpatrick, Ron Cordes, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE APRIL 7, 2010 MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE: COUNCIL read a letter of resignation from Craig Steger from the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF CRAIG STEGER FROM THE CITY COUNCIL. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED. A discussion was held on whether to fill the vacant council seat or have the position remain vacant. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPOINT GARY SCHULZE TO FILL OUT THE VACANT COUNCIL SEAT FROM JUNE 2010 THROUGH JANUARY 2011.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #01-5-10 APPROVING A TWO YEAR GAMBLING PERMIT FOR THE CALEDONIA SNO GOPHERS. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO RENEW THE LEASE FOR THE CITY PARK FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $52.00 PER YEAR FOR FIVE YEARS. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

PUBLIC HEARING 7:30 P.M.

AT THIS TIME A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD AT THE REQUEST OF WILLIAM AND ANN FITZPATRICK, 807 ADAMS STREET, FOR THE PURPOSE OF HEARING PUBLIC COMMENT ON THEIR REQUEST FOR A TEN FOOT SETBACK VARIANCE FROM 9^TH STREET AND A FIVE FOOT SETBACK VARIANCE FROM THE ALLEY IN BLOCK K IN THE THOMPSON CO. ADDITION OF THE CITY OF BROWNSVILLE (#R20.0197.000). HAVING RECEIVED NO OBJECTIONS, A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO GRANT VARIANCE REQUEST. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A discussion was held concerning the problem with water ponding near the Fitzpatrick, Ideker and Holzwarth properties on Adams Street. Council agreed to look into said area and discuss at June council meeting.

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

RON CORDES reported the following:

-Cork Hollow Rd needs drainage ditch

-would like to order cold mix

-tree stumps will be ground out next week from community center

-street sign at Bennett & Seventh has been stolen

-information on the Kwik Trip

Council discussed Cork Hollow Road and decided to dig drainage ditches on both sides of said road. Council directed Ron to order and install new street sign to replace the one stolen from the corner of 7^th and Bennett Street. Council directed Ron to order a load of lime for the ballpark.

FIRE DEPARTMENT: NO REPORT

CITY COUNCIL:

A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE A LAND LEASE AGREEMENT FOR LOT 1 BLOCK 20 CHARLES BROWN ADDITION BETWEEN THE CITY OF BROWNSVILLE AND TIM SERRES. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED. A copy of lease is on file in the city clerk’s office.

MAYOR SERRES read a letter from Marg Cordes asking if she could dispose of non working roasters, old glasses and coffee cups in the community center kitchen. Council decided to contact VFW before throwing out said items.

ADJOURNMENT: AT 8:45 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 2^nd day of June, 2010:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

APRIL 7, 2010

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak

ABSENT: Craig Steger

OTHERS PRESENT: Jeff LeJeune, Gary Meiners, Ron Cordes, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 3, 2010 COUNCIL MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSAHRT, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE: JEFF LEJEUNE relayed information to the council concerning the proposed sound baffles for the community center gym. He agreed to check with Crescent Printing and arrange for an inspection visit.

OLD BUSINESS: A discussion was held concerning the sewer line problem at the Roger Doering property on North 7^th Street.

NEW BUSINESS: JOE SERRES informed council of a request he received from Brownsville Township Board to hold their meetings at the community center. After some discussion council agreed to allow board to hold meetings in the council room at a cost of $40.00 per meeting.

MIKE MORIARTY read a request from Bill and Ann Fitzpatrick for a variance to build a garage. A public hearing will be held at the May 5, 2010 council meeting for said request before a public hearing is scheduled.

A request was also made by Jim Mann for a variance to build a lean to near the alley by his garage. After some discussion council decided to talk with Jim about said request.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #04-07-2010-01, TO WAIVE THE MONETARY LIMITS ON TORT LIABILITY FOR THE CITY OF BROWNSVILLE. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE A FULL LIQUOR LICENSE TO INCLUDE ON/OFF SALE LIQUOR AND SUNDAY LIQUOR AND ON/OFF SALE BEER TO BISSEN’S TAVERN FOR THE YEAR 2010. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO APPROVE A FULL LIQUOR LICENSE TO INCLUDE ON/OFF SALE LIQUOR AND SUNDAY LIQUOR AND ON/OFF SALE BEER TO SAXON HALL FOR THE YEAR 2010. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED

A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE A FULL LIQUOR LICENSE TO INCLUDE ON/OFF SALE LIQUOR AND SUNDAY LIQUOR AND ON/OFF SALE BEER TO CARLON’S TOP OF THE ROCK FOR THE YEAR 2010. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT: RON CORDES reported the following:

-the new lawn mower is in

-received 2 price quotes for tree removal at community center

Mike Rogich-$700.00; Howie Lampert - $500.00

Council directed Ron to contact Howie Lampert for said tree removal.

-lights have been replaced and fans cleaned in the gym

-brush pile needs to be burned soon

FIRE DEPARTMENT: GARY MEINERS reported the following:

-the chains are ready to be installed on fire trucks

-the Brownsville Lions donated $2,000.00 to the fire department for the purchase of new pagers

ADJOURNMENT: AT 8:20 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 5^th day of May, 2010:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

MARCH 3, 2010

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak

ABSENT: Craig Steger

OTHERS PRESENT: Kurt Kuhlers, Jody Sonsalla, GaryMeiners, Jean See, Ron Cordes, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES: AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 3, 2010 MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:

KURT KUHLERS, presented council with information on a new solar powered weather alert siren for the city. Said siren would be paid for through a grant presented to Houston County. The city would be responsible for maintenance of said siren once it is installed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO ACCEPT WEATHER ALERT SIREN AGREEMENT. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

JEAN SEE presented council with an update on the community rummage sale she is planning. The date will be April 24, 2010; proceeds will be split between Brownsville Green and the Summer Rec Program.

JODY SONSALLA presented council with information on acoustical baffles for the gym. After some discussion council asked to see said product installed in an area similar to the community center gym and to hear comments from customers about product. Jody agreed to provide information as requested by the Council. The matter was tabled until further information is available.

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

Council discussed the Summer Rec program Council instructed Clerk to contact those who worked over the last two years and see if they wished to return this summer. The City Council also agreed to scale back the program from last year due to the reduction in State Local Government Aid.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

RON CORDES reported the following:

-Winona Controls is still working on meter at sewer plant

-presented a quote for the purchase of a new lawn mower

-the lights in the community center gym will be replaced on Friday of this week

-would like council to check on the health of the trees at the community center

-reminded council of purchasing a used truck for the maintenance department

A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A LAWN MOWER FROM AL’S SMALL ENGINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,495.18 PLUS THE TRADE IN OF THE OLD MOWER. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

GARY MEINERS reported the following:

-the cost for having chains installed on 3 fire trucks would be approximately $4,365.00

-the fire department received a grant and will be using it to purchase new hose

ADJOURNMENT: AT 8:45 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 7^th day of April, 2010:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Craig Steger

OTHERS PRESENT: Ron Cordes, Jeff LeJeune, Gary Meiners, Scott Yeiter, Doug Ely, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES: AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 6, 2010 MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE: SCOTT YEITER presented council with information concerning the government mandated digital radio system. Houston County will pay for the pagers with the help of a grant. A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED CONVERSION. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

OLD BUSINESS: MIKE MORIARTY informed council that the city has received a state grant in the amount of $2,400.00 to install handicap accessible automatic door openers on front doors of community center. The grant is to improve voter accessibility to poling places. The Brownsville Lions are also contributing to the total cost of the project.

NEW BUSINESS:

MAINTENANCE DEAPARTMENT: RON CORDES reported the following:

-meter at sewer plant is still not working properly, Winona Controls is working to correct the problem

-lights in community center gym need to be replaced, the cost to rent a lift would be $50.00 per day

-he would like to purchase stainless steel chain for lift stations

FIRE DEPARTMENT: GARY MEINERS reported the following:

-would like to purchase chains for fire trucks

-fire extinguishers have been serviced for fire station

-would like to have the warning siren sounded everyday at noon

BILLS: AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT: AT 8:25 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

AT 8:30 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS BEGAN THE ANNUAL AUDIT OF THE CITY BOOKS.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 3^rd day of March, 2010:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

JANUARY 6, 2010

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Craig Steger

OTHERS PRESENT: Ron Cordes, Gary Meiners, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES: AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 2, 2009 MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:

COUNCIL discussed a potential request for a conditional use permit for Robert Burgmeier to raise his property out of the flood plain. Council agreed to review the plan and request when it is presented.

ROGER DOERING discussed with council the problems he is having with the sewer lines on his rental property located on North 7^th Street. After discussing council decided to hire someone to snake a camera down the lines to locate the problem and then repair pipe if it is city responsibility.

OLD BUSINESS:

Mike Moriarty read a letter which was sent to Nathan Grossell concerning the disrepair of his property located on 2^nd Street. Council discussed said property.

A letter from Doug Ely was read to council concerning new radio systems. Council agreed to invite Mr. Ely to the February council meeting.

NEW BUSINESS: Council approved a $60.00 Ad in the Caledonia Argus for the community center to be placed in their Bridal Preview

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT: RON CORDES reported the following:

-sewer plant meter is installed

-is checking into salt/sand mix for next year

FIRE DEPARTMENT: GARY MEINERS reported the following:

-the doors are being painted for the fire truck

-he ordered 4 pails of foam to replace those used on Dec. 15, 2009

At this time council discussed Wages and Appointments for the year 2010. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE THE WAGES AND APPOINTMENTS AS AGREED TO BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR 2010. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED. A copy of wages and appointments is attached to these minutes.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER TO DESIGNATE MERCHANT’S BANK, LACRESCENT, MN AND THE 4M FUND AS DEPOSITORIES FOR CITY MONIES. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT: AT 8:30 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 3^rd day of February, 2010:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

DECEMBER 2, 2009

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Craig Steger

OTHERS PRESENT: Gary Meiners, Ron Cordes, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE: NONE

OLD BUSINESS:

Council reviewed a copy of the community center rental agreement to be finalized at the January 6, 2010 council meeting.

A discussion was held on the purchase and installation of the effluent meter at the sewer plant. Quotes were received from Servocal and Winona Controls. After reviewing quotes A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE FROM WINONA CONTROLS. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

NEW BUSINESS:

MIKE MORIARTY asked for council approval to have the city ordinances put on discs. Council approved said request.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER, TO APPROVE THE 2010 GENERAL FUND OPERATING BUDGET WITH EXPENDITURES OF $194,330.85. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

City Clerk Mike Moriarty presented council with the 2010 levy for final approval.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #12-02-09-01 SETTING THE FINAL LEVY FOR THE CITY OF BROWNSVILLE FOR THE YEAR 2010 IN THE AMOUNT OF $110,980.00. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

RON CORDES reported the following:

- Tanks and 3 lift stations have been pumped

- Switch for sander has been repaired

- Brush is cut on Cork Hollow Road

- The Grossell property is in disrepair

Council discussed the Grossell property possibly becoming a safety hazard and directed City Clerk Mike Moriarty to draft a letter to Nathan Grossell concerning said concerns.

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

GARY MEINERS reported the following:

-the 2010 calendars will be sent next week

-total calls for 2009 was 29 to date, (6 fire and 23 first responder)

BILLS: AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT: AT 7:55 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 6^th day of January, 2010:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 p.m.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe Serres, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Rick Voshart, Craig Steger.

OTHERS PRESENT: Ron Cordes, Gary Meiners, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES: AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE OCTOBER 7, 2009 MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE: NONE

OLD BUSINESS:

Council reviewed and discussed the installation of walk through inserts for bathtubs as requested by a resident of the Bluffview Manor. The cost would be $795.00 per unit installed. After some discussion council agreed to the city paying up to $300.00 per unit with the tenant paying the remaining $495.00. A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER, FOR THE CITY TO CONTRIBUTE UP TO $300.00 PER UNIT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE WALK THROUGH BATHTUB INSERTS AT THE BLUFFVIEW MANOR WITH THE TENANT PAYING THE REMAINING $495.00 IF THEY WISH TO HAVE SAID INSERT INSTALLED. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

Council discussed the purchase of a used truck for the maintenance department. A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO INCREASE THE TRUCK BID FROM $1,800.00 TO $2,300.00. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

RICK VOSHART presented council with a request from Amanda Kohlmeier concerning the possibility of having a Friday night Co-Ed softball league in Brownsville. She would like to know the cost to rent the field. A discussion was held by council with rates suggested at $30.00 per hour for lights and $25.00 for the use of the concession stand. Council will set final use rates at January 2010 meeting. Rick will contact Amanda and report back at the December council meeting.

COUNCIL directed City Clerk Mike Moriarty to send a thank you to Royal Sonsalla for completing the installation of the Welcome to Brownsville sign as his Eagle Scout project.

City Clerk Mike Moriarty presented council with a list of unpaid sewer user fees. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO CERTIFY THE UNPAID SEWER USER FEES WITH COUNTY AUDITOR FOR COLLECTION WITH 2010 PROPERTY TAX. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

RON CORDES reported the following:

-drain field pipe coverings are in place at the sewer plant

-tanks will be pumped tomorrow weather permitting

-has not heard back from Winona Controls about meter but will check and

Have information at the December meeting

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

GARY MEINERS reported the following:

-problems with shut off valve at well

ADJOURNMENT: AT 8:15 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 2^nd day of December, 2009:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

OCTOBER 7, 2009

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Craig Steger

OTHERS PRESENT: Ron Cordes, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES: AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 2, 2009 MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:

OLD BUSINESS:

Council discussed the fill being placed on the Jessie LeJeune property, and agreed to permit the fill placement with proper drainage in place for adjacent property.

NEW BUSINESS:

A discussion was held concerning a request from Donna Shuda and Angela Wernet of the Bluffview Manor to have bathtub conversions in their apartments. Council discussed several options. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER, TO TABLE A DECISION UNTIL THE NOVEMBER COUNCIL MEETING WHEN MORE INFORMATION WILL BE PRESENTED. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.

City Clerk Mike Moriarty presented council with Resolution # 107091, authorizing the City Council to apply for a grant for the purpose of improving access to polling places. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRAIG STEGER, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO APPROVE GRANT RESOLUTION #107091. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED. (Complete copy of resolution available at city clerk’s office).

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT: RON CORDES reported the following:

-vehicles are ready for winter

-put shelves up in maintenance shop

-received a quote of $2,500.00 for an effluent flow meter

Council suggested Ron contact Winona Controls for a quote and contact the Hokah sewer operator for information.

-would like to purchase drain field covers for the sewer plant at a cost of approximately $4,100.00.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE SAID PURCHASE OF DRAIN FIELD COVERS AT A COST OF $4,100.00. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A discussion was held by council concerning the purchase of a used truck for the maintenance department for errands such as taking samples to Davy Laboratories.

Council directed Ron to keep a record of his mileage for reimbursement until a truck can be purchased.

A MOTION WAS MADE RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO APPROVE SPENDING $1,800.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A USED TRUCK FOR THE CITY MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FIRE DEPARTMENT: NO REPORT

BILLS: AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.

ADJOURNMENT: AT 8:00 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 4^th day of November, 2009:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

September 2, 2009

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Acting Mayor Rick Voshart at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Chris Dvorak

ABSENT: Tim Serres, Craig Steger

OTHERS PRESENT: Dave Brickman, Gary Meiners, Ron Cordes, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES: AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE AUGUST 5, 2009 MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE: DAVE BRICKMAN, representing the Brownsville Lions Club, asked for council approval for the Lions Club to remodel the old bathrooms at the ballpark into a storage building. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE SAID PROJECT. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A suggestion was made that cement be poured between the concession stand and the new bathrooms for ease of access to bathrooms.

OLD BUSINESS:

A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO APPROVE A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR JIM HURLEY TO CLEAN UP MUDSLIDE DAMAGE ON HIS PROPERTY. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

NEW BUSINESS:

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

RON CORDES reported the following:

-tree stumps have been removed from cc lot

- purchased a drill/sawzall

-made a new sandbox at ballpark playground

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

GARY MEINERS reported the following:

-well is finished, valve installed

-warning siren is working

After reviewing the proposed 2010 city budget as presented by the city clerk, A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED LEVY IN THE AMOUNT OF $110,980.00. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED. Proposed 2010 levy will be sent to the Houston County Auditor before September 15, 2009.

BILLS: AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. A MOTION WAS MADE BYJOE SERRES, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT: AT 8:10 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO ADOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 7^th day of October, 2009

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

AUGUST 5, 2009

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Craig Steger

OTHERS PRESENT: Ron Cordes, Gary Meiners, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES: At this time the council reviewed the minutes from the July 1, 2009 meeting. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE: NONE

OLD BUSINESS:

CHRIS DVORAK relayed to council a call he received from a city resident concerning the proposed Brownsville sign on the west entrance. To date council has not received a detailed plan for said sign. Council directed Mike Moriarty to contact Royal Sonsalla about submitting a detailed plan for the sign.

NEW BUSINESS:

RON CORDES suggested adding a cleaning deposit to the community center rent contract.

Council directed City Clerk to make revisions to community center rent contract and present to council before January 2010 meeting.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT: RON CORDES reported the following:

-tree stumps have been removed from community center lot

-valve has been replaced at sewer plant

-grass is growing on N 2^nd Street where it was reseeded

-would like to purchase cordless or electric drill for the maintenance

Department, council approved purchase

-would like to re do roof on sand shed

-priced hot mix for Cork Hollow Rd

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

GARY MEINERS reported the following:

-presented council with a quote for a new roof at the fire station

Council asked Ron Cordes to check with John & Casey Holzwarth to see if they wished to bid on roofing project, if not go ahead with roof on fire station only.

-department has received Jaws of Life

-discussed the siren installation

BILLS: AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVEIWED THE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRAIG STEGER, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT: AT 8:30 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 2^nd day of September 2009:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the City Council of the City of Brownsville and the City of Brownsville HRA in the County of Houston and the

State of Minnesota including all accounts audited by said Council.

July 1, 2009

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Craig Steger

OTHERS PRESENT: Kemper Cowgill, Jim Willemssen, Gary Meiners, Royall Sonsalla, Ron Cordes, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES: At this time the council reviewed the minutes from the June 6^,2009 meeting. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:

ROYALL SONSALLA addressed the council with his proposed Eagle Scout project. He would like to replace the Brownsville sign on the west entrance to the city. The sign would be approximately 6’x8’. The base would be 8’ and he would like to do some landscaping below proposed sign. After some discussion council approved said project and asked Royall to present council with a detailed plan at the next council meeting.

JIM WILLEMSSEN asked council if the fire department would be able to use the shared well on the south end of Harbor Lights Addition. The department will not be using the well. Tim Serres suggested the well be capped.

The weeds on Lot #11 have not been cleaned up yet. Council directed Ron Cordes to clean said lot and city will send bill to owner.

A discussion was held concerning the emergency road to Harbor Lights.

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE 2:00 A.M. CLOSING FOR THE TOP OF THE ROCK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

PUBLIC HEARING 8:00 P.M.

At this time a Public Hearing was held at the request of the Brownsville City Council for the purpose of setting the Sewer Operations Budget and to establish sewer user fees for the year beginning July 1, 2009. AFTER REVIEWING THE PROPOSED SEWER BUDGET A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO LEAVE THE SEWER USER RATES FOR THE COMING YEAR AT $16.00 PER MONTH FOR SEWER OPERATIONS AND $20.00 PER MONTH FOR DEBT SERVICE. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION # 7-1-2009-1, AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF $40,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE SEWER DEBT FUND TO PUT THE FUND IN A POSITIVE POSITION TO BEGIN THE FISCAL YEAR. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED. (RESOLUTION ATTACHED)

A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

RON CORDES reported the following:

-the valve is being installed at sewer plant

-grass has been reseeded on N. 2^nd street

-old bathroom roof at ballpark needs to be replaced

-tree stumps near community center should be removed

Council directed Ron to go ahead and have stumps removed, cost will be approximately $50.00 to $75.00 each.

A discussion was held concerning the run off near the Keefe property on N. 2^nd Street.

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

GARY MEINERS reported the following:

-the valve for the well is ready to be installed

A discussion was held concerning the installation of the siren.

ADJOURNMENT: AT 8:30 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 5^th day of August, 2009:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

JUNE 3, 2009

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COOUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: JOE SERRES, RICK VOSHART, TIM SERRES, CHRIS DVORAK, CRAIG STEGER

OTHERS PRESENT: Steve Serres, Ron Cordes, Tom Danielson, Gary Meiners, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES: AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE MAY 6, 2009 MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRAIG STEGER, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:

TOM DANIELSON presented council with an overview of city insurance coverage for the year 2009.

PUBLIC HEARING 7:30 P.M.

At this time a Public Hearing was held at the request of Steve and Kristine Serres for the purpose of hearing public comment on their request for an 8 foot setback variance from Adams Street. The variance is necessary to accommodate the proposed construction of a wood deck on their property. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE SAID REQUEST. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

OLD BUSINESS:

A discussion was held concerning the installation of the siren.

NEW BUSINESS:

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO APPROVE THE HIRING OF RON CORDES FOR THE FULL TIME CITY MAINTENANCE POSITION. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE THE HIRING OF CASEY HOLZWARTH FOR THE PART TIME BLUFFVIEW MANOR MAINTENANCE POSITION. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

RON CORDES reported the following:

-valve needs to be replaced soon at sewer plant

-work has begun to reseed on North 2^nd Street

-roof needs to be repaired on old bathrooms at ballpark

-Gene Keehn would like stop sign removed near his residence

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

GARY MEINERS reported the following:

-butterfly valve needs to be installed for fire dept. pumping

ADJOURNMENT: AT 8:50 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRAIG STEGER, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 1^st day of July, 2009:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

MAY 6, 2009

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Craig Steger

ABSENT: Chris Dvorak

OTHERS PRESENT: Chuck LeJeune, Gary Meiners, Ron Cordes, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES: AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE APRIL 1, 2009 MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRAIG STEGER, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:

PUBLIC HEARING 7:30 P.M.

At this time a Public Hearing was held at the request of Chuck & Sue LeJeune for the purpose of hearing public comment on their request for a ten (10) foot setback variance from Benton Street. The variance is necessary to accommodate the proposed construction of a garage on the property. The property in question is located on Lot 3 & 4, of the Jobe Brown Addition of the City of Brownsville (#R20.0157.000). A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE SAID SETBACK VARIANCE. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

OLD BUSINESS: Maureen Meiners reported to Council concerning the enforcement of a speed limit on Ramsey Street. Houston County Law Enforcement can enforce a 30 MPH speed limit for the City of Brownsville.

NEW BUSINESS:

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #06-09-01, HOUSTON COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRAIG STEGER, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE THE HIRING OF SUMMER REC. EMPLOYEES CHRIS SUMMERS, MATT MITCHELL AND MICHELLE DOERING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

RON CORDES reported the following:

-valve at sewer plant needs to be repaired

-acquired a price quote for sewer plant infiltration

-presented a price quote from Al’s Small Engine for a chain saw

Council approved purchase of chain saw from Al’s.

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

GARY MEINERS reported the following:

-Tri-County Electric suggested splicing the lines for the siren rather than moving the existing pole. A discussion was held concerning this matter.

ADJOURNMENT: AT 8:25 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 3^rd Day of June, 2009:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

APRIL 1, 2009

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Craig Steger

OTHERS PRESENT: Sue Furlong, Chelsey Lager, Pam Walhovd, Steve Lee, Jennifer Lee, Clint Rohrer, Gary Meiners, Dave Foellmi, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES: AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVEIWED THE MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 4, 2009 MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:

SUE FURLONG, representing Twin Pines softball team inquired about the cost of using the lights at the ball park for league games. After some discussion council decided the light meter should be read before and after usage to determine kilowatts used and bill teams for amount.

STEVE LEE explained to council that grants are available for building a new fire station. The grant comes out this summer and the building must be on city land. A discussion was held concerning possible sites. A suggestion was made to demolish the existing fire station and build on that site. Another site suggested was near the sewer plant. Steve will look over sites with contractors.

CLINT ROHRER asked council if he could remove 4 trees bordering his property and the city alley. Council gave Clint the ok to remove said trees.

PAM WALHOVD requested 2 speed limit signs be installed on Ramsey Street. Council directed Maureen Meiners to contact local law enforcement to see what speed limit could be enforced before signs are installed.

NEW BUSINESS:

A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE A FULL LIQUOR LICENSE TO BISSEN’S TAVERN FOR THE YEAR 2009. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIES.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER, TO APPROVE A FULL LIQUOR LICENSE TO TOP OF THE ROCK FOR THE YEAR 2009. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE A FULL LIQUOR LICENSE TO SAXON HALL FOR THE YEAR 2009. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

DAVE FOELLMI reported the following:

-started UV panel & it works fine

-will remove plastic covering next week and switch to new field at

sewer plant

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

GARY MEINERS reported the following:

-pumpers were tested yesterday and all passed

-need new bottles for airpacks at a cost of $675.00 each

BILLS: AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT: AT 8:45 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 6^th day of May, 2009:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

MARCH 4, 2009

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Craig Steger

OTHERS PRESENT: Gary Meiners, Dave Foellmi, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES: AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 4, 2009 MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE: NONE

OLD BUSINESS:

A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER, TO APPROVE CIGARETTE LICENSES FOR BISSEN’S TAVERN, TOP OF THE ROCK, AND SAXON HALL FOR THE YEAR 2009. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

NEW BUSINESS:

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

DAVE FOELLMI reported the following:

-water is starting to clear up at sewer plant

-the slope near the Lietzau residence is staring to wash

Council read a retirement letter from Dave Foellmi. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO ACCEPT THE RETIREMENT OF DAVE FOELLMI ON APRIL 30, 2009. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

GARY MEINERS reported the following:

-department has received FEMA grant airpacks

-have not received turn out gear to date

ADJOURNMENT: AT 7:45 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 1^st day of April, 2009:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

FEBRUARY 4, 2009

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Craig Steger

OTHERS PRESENT: Dave Foellmi, Vince Spinner, Shawn Virock, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES: AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 7, 2009 MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK WITH THE FOLLOWING CORRECTIONS: JOE SERRES – ABSENT, ADD JENNIFER LEE AS ASST. FIRST RESPONDER CHIEF. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:

VINCE SPINNER asked council if he could use the community center for a bake/rummage sale in an effort to raise money for his upcoming People to People trip. Council advised Vince that it must be open to all residents of Brownsville that wish to sell their items. All items must be removed when sale is finished.

OLD BUSINESS:

Maureen Meiners reported on the cost of a change machine for the Bluffview Manor as per a request by Margie Rohrer. The lowest quote was $500.00. Council decided against purchasing said machine. Quarters are available at the City Clerk’s office if needed.

NEW BUSINESS:

AMANDA KOHLMEYER requested the use of the softball field for their home games on Monday nights (Top of the Rock womens softball team). Council approved said request at the established user fee.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

DAVE FOELLMI reported the following:

-sand stock looks to be o.k. for the year

-picked up chains for tractor

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

A discussion was held on a bill from Clarey’s Safety Equipment.

BILLS: AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT: AT 7:40 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

AT THIS TIME MAYOR AND COUNCIL AUDITED CITY BOOKS.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 4^th Day of March, 2009:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

JANUARY 7, 2009

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

AT this time newly elected council member Craig Steger was sworn in.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Craig Steger

ABSENT: Joe Serres

OTHERS PRESENT: Dave Foellmi, Gary Meiners, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES: At this time council reviewed the minutes from the December 3, 2008 meeting. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE: Mike Moriarty read a letter from Vince Spinner requesting a monetary donation for a trip he will be taking this summer as a People to People Ambassador.

MARGIE ROHRER asked council if they would consider purchasing a coin change machine for the laundry room at the Bluffview Manor. After some discussion council directed Maureen Meiners to check into the cost of said machine and report back at the February meeting. Council informed Margie that she can purchase quarters at the City Clerk’s Office if needed.

NEW BUSINESS:

AT THIS TIME A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #03-01-07-09 DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES FOR THE CITY OF BROWNSVILLE MONIES. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED. (Resolution on file at the City Clerk’s Office)

AT THIS TIME COUNCIL SET THE WAGES AND APPOINTMENTS FOR THE YEAR 2009. A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER, TO APPROVE THE WAGES AND APPOINTMENTS AS AGREED TO BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR 2009 AND FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER RENTAL RATES FOR THE YEAR 2010. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED. (See attached wages and appointments).

PUBLIC HEARING 8:00 P.M.

At this time a Public Hearing was held at the request of James Foellmi, 209 9^th Street for the purpose of hearing public comment on his request for a ten foot setback variance from the south property line located in the Thompson & Co. Addition to the City of Brownsville. The variance is necessary to accommodate the proposed construction of a storage building on the property. A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO APPROVE SAID REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT AN OPEN LEAN TO, NOT TO BE ENCLOSED BUILDING ON SAID PROPERTY. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRAIG STEGER, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING, ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

DAVE FOELLMI reported the following:

-problems with water quality at sewer plant

-ice problems at plant, covered cell with plastic to try to remedy

-half of sand has been used

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

GARY MEINERS reported the following:

-requested DSL be installed at the Fire Station for the purpose of mandatory on line reporting

-update on siren

-no reimbursement to date for the Donald Keefe fire

ADJOURNMENT: AT 8:45 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 4^th day of February, 2009:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

DECEMBER 3, 2008

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak

ABSENT: Gary Schulze

OTHERS PRESENT: Tim Anderson, Amanda & Bartley Gorman, Gary Meiners, Dave Foellmi, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES: AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE NOVEMBER 5, 2008 MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:

AMANDA AND BARTLEY GORMAN asked council if it would be alright to place No Parking signs on their private driveway because of a recent incident where cars were parked in their yard and driveway. A discussion was held and council explained that being it is their private drive they can install said signs.

OLD BUSINESS: MIKE MORIARTY informed council that the loan taken out for repairing North 2^nd Street has been paid in full.

TIM SERRES reminded Dave Foellmi to remove sign from sewer plant.

NEW BUSINESS: A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BYCHRIS DVORAK, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION # 12-03-08-01 SETTING THE FINAL LEVY FOR THE CITY OF BROWNSVILLE FOR THE YEAR 2009 IN THE AMOUNT OF $107,500.00. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

DAVE FOELLMI reported the following:

- The new truck is working ok

- Plant seems to be working ok

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

GARY MEINERS reported the following:

-the department responded to 50 calls this year, 16 fires and 34 first responder

-the department is purchasing a Jaws of Life

-a discussion was held concerning the siren

-a discussion was held concerning reimbursement for the Keefe fire

BILLS: AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT: AT 8:15 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 7^th day of January, 2009:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the of the City Council of the City of Brownsville and the Brownsville HRA in the County of Houston and the State of Minnesota including all accounts audited by said Council.

NOVEMBER 5, 2008

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Gary Schulze

OTHERS PRESENT: Dan Uhl, Dave Foellmi Gary Meiners, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES: AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE OCTOBER 1, 2008 MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE: DAN UHL updated council on the progress of the North 2^nd Street repair project. A discussion was held on the deadline for completion and concerns over who is responsible if last seeding does not grow. After some discussion council decided that McHugh must be responsible for the grass and sod to be established in the spring. The city will not withhold part of payment for late finish.

OLD BUSINESS:

Several lettering samples were presented to the council for lettering the city truck. After some discussion A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK TO HAVE TIM HEINTZ LETTER THE CITY TRUCK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A discussion was held concerning plumbing problems in one of the apartments at the Bluffview Manor. After some discussion council decided to hire someone to scope the sewer line to see where the problem is.

MIKE MORIARTY informed council that the city received grant money from Houston County to help with the repair of North 2^nd Street.

NEW BUSINESS:

MIKE MORIARTY presented council with the results from the 2008 City of Brownsville election. (See attached certification). A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO CERTIFY THE 2008 ELECTION RESULTS AS PRESENTED. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

Council discussed the use of the gym as a play area when the front room & kitchen are also being rented. Council decided to leave as stated in the rental prices which states that the gym may be rented for $25.00 as a play area only with adult supervision.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

DAVE FOELLMI reported the following:

-tests for the sewer plant have been good

-UV panel is working well and needs to be cleaned often

-ordered several loads of sand from the county

-raked leaves and cut brush

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

GARY MEINERS reported the following:

-applied for a DNR grant

-the department was awarded a $46,656.00 FEMA grant to

purchase new air packs & turnout gear

ADJOURNMENT: AT 8:20 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY GARY SCHULZE, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 3^rd day of December, 2008:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

OCTOBER 1, 2008

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Gary Schulze

OTHERS PRESENT: Mary Serres, Sarah Serres, Joe Serres, Steve Wiedman, Gary Meiners, Dave Foellmi, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES: AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVEIWED THE MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTIN CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:

MARY, SARAH AND JOE SERRES representing the Brownsville Wildcats 4-H presented council with a banner made by the club asking that it could be displayed in the Community Center along with a bench painted by the club. Council approved said request.

At this time six sealed bids were opened for the sale of the city maintenance truck. The bid was awarded to the highest bid, Schroeder Landscaping in the amount of $6,700.00. A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO ACCEPT THE BID OF $6,700.00 FROM SCHROEDER LANDSCAPING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

OLD BUSINESS: Council discussed North 2^nd Street project.

NEW BUSINESS:

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

DAVE FOELLMI reported the following:

-tanks will be pumped tomorrow

-effluent meter needs to be repaired

Gary Schulze asked Dave to remove roots and weeds from the ditch on the lower road before it freezes.

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

GARY MEINERS reported the following:

-the clutch is being repaired on the tanker

- the department is looking into purchasing a newer first

responder vehicle

A discussion was held concerning the warning siren and the need for a different tanker.

MIKE MORIARTY presented council with resolution #01-10-01-08 to certify with the County Auditor unpaid sewer user fees for the year 2008. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO ADOPT SAID RESOLUTION CERTIFYING UNPAID SEWER USER FEES WITH COUNTY AUDITOR. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT: AT 8:15 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 5^th day of November, 2008:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

September 3, 2008

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Gary Schulze

OTHERS PRESENT: Jim Willemssen, Dan Uhl, Pam Walhovd, Dave Foellmi, Gary Meiners, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES: AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE AUGUST 6, 2008 MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE: DAN UHL presented council with the sewer project update. Construction of the sewer plant is complete. A discussion was held concerning Change Order #6. Dan submitted to council Change Order #10 which included final payment to Wapasha Construction in the amount of $45,177.10. After some discussion A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER # 10 ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A discussion was held on the repair of North 2^nd Street. GARY SCHULZE requested a different supervisor be assigned to the 2^nd Street project than was on the sewer project. A discussion was held concerning reasons for the request; council provided several instances in which they were not satisfied with the supervisor assigned to the sewer plant project. Dan Uhl said he will work on said request.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE CONTINUED:

JIM WILLEMSSEN asked if there were any updates on the proposed access road for Harbor Lights. MIKE MORIARTY reported that he had met with a U.S. Fish and Wildlife representative at the site. He was informed that the land for the road is owned by the residents of South Marina Drive, and it would be up to them to construct said road.

NEW BUSINESS:

MIKE MORIARTY presented council with the 2009 proposed budget. After review and discussion A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2009 IN THE AMOUNT OF $107,500.00. RESOLUTION # 09-03-01. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO APPROVE A LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE BROWNSVILLE LIONS CLUB FOR SEPTEMBER 26 & 27, 2008. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE A LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE BROWNSVILLE LIONS FOR OCTOBER 3, 2008. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #09-03-01 APPROVING A FEMA AID ANTICIPATION LOAN FOR THE REPAIR OF NORTH SECOND STREET IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000.00 FROM MERCHANT’S BANK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY GARY SCHULZE, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #09-03-02 APPROVING A CITY TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT LOAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000.00 FROM MERCHANT’S BANK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

DAVE FOELLMI reported the following:

-No Parking signs have been placed at fire station

-sewer plant seems to be working ok

-will be having someone with community service hours pull weeds at

The sewer plant

Council suggested pulling roots from ditch on lower road.

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

GARY MEINERS reported the following:

-the department has received new suction equipment & oxygen bags

-the roof at the maintenance/fire shop needs repairs

ADJOURNMENT: AT 8:30 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY GARY SCHULZE, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 1^st day of October 2008:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

JULY 2, 2008

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Gary Schulze

OTHERS PRESENT: Jim Willemssen, Kemper Cowgill, Ron Levendoski, Dan Uhl, Mike Davy, Pat Doyle, Gary Seago, Tom Peplinski, Tim Klug, Julie Thompson, Kathy Gillis, Vince Spinner, Jed Hammell, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES: AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE JUNE 7, 2008 MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:

MIKE DAVY addressed the city council with several items concerning the sewer plant project. He recommended the council hire Hoskins Electric to raise the UV panel in the UV room at the sewer plant higher than what it is at present. After some discussion A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO HIRE HOSKINS ELECTRIC TO INSTALL UV PANEL AT SEWER PLANT. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A discussion was held concerning a dewatering claim from Wapasha Construction Company in the amount of $36,000.00. Mike Davy suggested to the city council that they deny the claim. City Attorney Jed Hammell suggested a meeting be held between Wapasha Construction, Davy Engineering and two members of the Brownsville City Council in an effort to resolve this issue. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO DENY THE DEWATERING CLAIM IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,000.00. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

JED HAMMELL will organize and set a date and time for negotiation meeting and contact those involved. Gary Seago, McHugh Construction would like to have this matter resolved as soon as possible.

DAN UHL informed council that the estimates should be in tomorrow on the North 2^nd Street project. A discussion was held on the type of guard rail to be installed on said street. A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO INSTALL A GUARD RAIL NOT TO EXCEED 100 FEET BY THE THREE RESIDENCES ON THE PART OF NORTH 2^ND STREET TO BE REPAIRED. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO LET BIDS OUT FOR THE NORTH SECOND STREET REPAIR PROJECT. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

JIM WILLEMSSEN asked council if it would be possible to put an access road on the south end of Harbor Lights to be used for emergencies. After some discussion council directed City Clerk to contact Jim Nissen from US Fish and Wildlife and confirm ownership of said land for access road. Council agreed an access road was a positive way to address potential problems in Harbor Lights Addition.

TIM KLUG, KATHY GILLIS & JULIE THOMPSON voiced their complaints to the council concerning the noise from the dredging machine located below their homes on the river. Tim Serres has contacted the Corp of Engineers and will relay said complaints to them.

PUBLIC HEARING 7:30 P.M.

At this time a Public Hearing was held at the request of the Brownsville City Council for the purpose of setting the Sewer Operations Budget and to establish sewer user fees for the year beginning July 1, 2008. AFTER REVIEWING THE PROPOSED SEWER BUDGET, A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO LEAVE THE SEWER USER FEE AS IS FOR THE COMING YEAR AT $16.00 PER MONTH FOR SEWER OPERATIONS AND $20.00 PER MONTH FOR DEBT SERVICE. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

OLD BUSINESS:

Council reviewed bids for seal coating city streets. A MOTION WAS MADE BY GARY SCHULZE, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO SPEND APPROXIMATELY $20,000.00 FOR SEAL COATING SPECIFIED CITY STREETS. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

NEW BUSINESS:

MIKE MORIARTY presented council with a request from Shelly Carlon, Top of the Rock Bar to allow 2:00 A.M. closing. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, APPROVING SAID REQUEST FOR 2:00 A. M. CLOSING TIME FOR TOP OF THE ROCK BAR. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT: NO REPORT

FIRE DEPARTMENT: NO REPORT

ADJOURNMENT: AT 9:30 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 6^th day of August, 2008:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

JUNE 4, 2008

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Gary Schulze

OTHERS PRESENT: Jim Willemssen, Tom Danielson, Dan Uhl, Dave Foellmi, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES: AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE MAY 7, 2008 MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE: TOM DANIELSON presented council with the annual overview of the insurance coverage for the city. A discussion was held concerning the premium for the Bluffview Manor. Tom will have said property reevaluated and report back to the City.

DAN UHL presented council with an update on the sewer plant. A discussion was held concerning change orders and increases in costs for the project. Dan suggested a meeting be held June 18^th or 19^th at Davy Engineering in an effort to answer questions and discuss concerns between the City of Brownsville and Davy Engineering pertaining to the sewer plant project.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO APPROVE THE INSTALLATION OF A SIDEWALK AT THE SEWER PLANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $216.00. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE PAY REQUEST #10 IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,832.75 TO WAPASHA CONSTRUCTION. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

PUBLIC HEARING 7:30 P.M.

A Public Hearing was held at the request of Colleen & David Hurley for the purpose of hearing public comment on their request for a five foot setback variance from the alley in Block 26 in the Charles Brown Addition to the City of Brownsville to accommodate the construction of a garage on their property. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE SAID VARIANCE. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

OLD BUSINESS:

DAN UHL gave council an update on the progress of the repairs to North 2^nd Street.

A discussion was held concerning repairing Hamilton & Division Streets.

NEW BUSINESS:

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

DAVE FOELLMI reported the following:

-sewer plant discussion

-he will contact Scott Construction for a seal coating bid

FIRE DEPARTENT: NO REPORT

BILLS: AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT: AT 9:05 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY GARY SCHULZE, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 2^nd day of July 2008:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

MAY 7, 2007

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:45 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Gary Schulze

OTHERS PRESENT: Dan Uhl, Jill Mullen, Mark Janke, Patrick Doyle, Joseph Schneider, Bob Irons, Ed Handel, Gary Meiners, Dave Foellmi, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES: AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE APRIL 2, 2008 MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:

CHERYL WHITESITT requested that the council meetings be changed to a different night. Council informed her that meeting dates are set and approved at the January meeting, but they would consider meeting date again next January.

DAN UHL updated council on the progress of the sewer plant project. Tim Serres questioned the request and the amount for change order #7. A discussion was held concerning said change order. Gary Schulze asked who is responsible for change order. Dan Uhl informed Gary that the contractor is responsible. Joe Serres suggested splitting the amount of increase three ways. Council decided to table their decision until the city attorney advises.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #6 PROPOSING A DEDUCTION OF $2,900.00 FOR SUBSTITUTING COAL TAR EPOXY IN LIEU OF SPECIFIED EPOXY AND TO APPROVE A TIME EXTENSION TO JUNE 15, 2008 FOR ALL ITEMS READY FOR OPERATION. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO TABLE CHANGE ORDER # 7 PROPOSING AN INCREASE OF $27,779.68 FOR DEWATERING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

DAN UHL informed Dave Foellmi of a meeting to be held at the sewer plant on Thursday at 8:00 a.m.

A discussion was held concerning the cost of repairs and how to repair North Second Street. Dan Uhl will present alternative designs for said repairs at the June 4, 2008 council meeting.

PUBLIC HEARING 8:00 P.M.

At this time a public hearing was held at the request of Jill Mullen for the purpose of hearing public comment on her request for a five foot setback variance from the east property line of Lot 4, Block 18 in the Charles Brown Addition to the City of Brownsville. And a five foot variance from alley in Block 18. The variance is necessary to accommodate the proposed construction of a garage building on the property. After reviewing and discussing said request A MOTION WAS MADE BY GARY SCHULZE, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO GRANT A VARIANCE OF FIVE FEET FROM THE LINE ON EAST SIDE OF SAID PROPERTY AND FIVE FEET FROM THE ALLEY. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

OLD BUSINESS:

Council reviewed bids presented for the repairs to the flood damaged street in Harbor Lights. A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST BID FROM MATHY CONSTRUCTON. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A discussion was held on the replacing of culverts on Division Street and cleaning ditches and replacing culverts on Hamilton Street.

NEW BUSINESS:

A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING JUNE 4, 2008 AT 7:30 P.M. AT THE REQUEST OF DAVID AND COLLEEN HURLEY ON THEIR REQUEST FOR A FIVE FOOT SETBACK VARIANCE TO BUILD A GARAGE. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

DAVE FOELLMI reported the following:

-lower road is open

-tanks have been pumped

-Cork Hollow road is in bad shape, need repairs

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

GARY MEINERS reported the following:

-six people on the department have completed the Firefighter I and II training

-discussed proposed purchase of new radios

BILLS: At this time council reviewed the list of bills presented by the City Clerk. A MOTION WAS MADE BY GARY SCHULZE, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT: AT 10:05 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY GARY SCGHULZE, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 4^th day of June, 2008:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

APRIL 2, 2008

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Gary Schulze

OTHERS PRESENT: Dan Uhl, Dave Foellmi, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES: AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 5, 2008 MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE: DAN UHL presented council with an update on the sewer project. He would like to have an Open House at the new plant in June or July. Council will discuss and decide on a date for Open House.

A discussion was held concerning the repair of North Second Street. A MOTION WAS MADE BY GARY SCHULZE, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE THE ENGINEERING PROPOSAL PRESENTED BY DAVY ENGINEERING FOR THE REPAIR OF NORTH SECOND STREET. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.

OLD BUSINESS:

RICK VOSHART presented council with prices for new chairs in the front room. After some discussion A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE SAID CHAIRS. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

NEW BUSINESS:

A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE THE HIRING OF THE FOLLOWING SUMMER REC EMPLOYEES: HANNAH ROHRER, MANAGER/HEAD COACH, CHRIS SUMMERS, ASSISTANT COACH, MATT MITCHELL, ASSISTANT COACH. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

DAVE FOELLMI reported the following:

-Cork Hollow Road needs repairs

-Mauss Pumping Service will be pumping tanks and spreading sludge next month

Tim Serres asked Dave to check out manhole cover near Wildcat Park.

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

NO REPORT

BILLS: At this time council reviewed the list of bills presented by the City Clerk. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT: AT 8:50 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 7^th day of May 2008:

Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the City Council of the City of Brownsville and the City of Brownsville HRA in the County of Houston and the State of Minnesota including all accounts audited by said Council.

MARCH 5, 2008

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville City Council was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Gary Schulze

OTHERS PRESENT: Dan Uhl, Dave Foellmi, Gary Meiners, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES: AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 6, 2008 MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:

DAN UHL informed council of the sewer project progress. The contractors are waiting for the weather to warm so the top on the new tank can be poured and painted. He presented council with a pay request in the amount of $13,929.66. A MOTION WAS MADE BY GARY SCHULZE, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE SAID PAY REQUEST. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A discussion was held concerning rebuilding North 2nd Street. Dan Uhl will gather further information and prices and meet with council before the April 2, 2008 council meeting.

OLD BUSINESS:

A discussion was held on the chairs to be purchased for the community center. Rick Voshart will check prices and quality and report back.

NEW BUSINESS:

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

DAVE FOELLMI reported the following:

-will be contacting Mauss Pumping to pump tanks

-presented council with information on truck equipment from Michael’s

Council directed Dave to obtain several price quotes for the purchase of a city truck. Rick Voshart said he will check into prices also.

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

GARY MEINERS reported the following:

-the pumper truck was sold for $4,200.00

-he is checking into lettering on new truck

-he has purchased new power washer

BILLS: At this time council reviewed the list of bills presented buy the City Clerk. A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT:

AT 8:45 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY GARY SCHULZE, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 2nd day of April 2008:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

FEBRUARY 6, 2008

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Gary Schulze

OTHERS PRESENT: Dan Uhl, Dave Foellmi, Darrel Gregerson, Gary Meiners, Bob Grams, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES: AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 2, 2008 MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:

DAN UHL presented council with the sewer project update. He presented council with Change Order #5 to raise filter effluent line. After discussing A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #5 IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,564.60. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

BOB GRAMS requested a building permit to construct a garage on his property. Counicl instructed him to stop at the City Clerk’s Office and fill out a building permit application.

OLD BUSINESS:

MAUREEN MEINERS presented council with information on chair prices for the front room of the community center. Rick Voshart informed council that he will check into prices for chairs and report information at the March council meeting.

NEW BUSINESS:

MIKE MORIARTY presented council with a request from Jill Mullen to construct a garage on her property located on Main Street. After some discussion council decided to meet on site to look over before making a decision.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY GARY SCHULZE, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE CIGARETTE LICENSES FOR BISSEN’S TAVERN, TOP OF THE ROCK AND SAXON HALLE FOR THE YEAR 2008. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK TO APPROVE A GAMBLING PERMIT TO LACRESCENT AMERICAN LEGION #595 FOR BISSEN’S TAVERN AND SAXON HALL FOR THE YEAR 2008. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO APPROVE A GAMBLING PERMIT TO CALEDONIA SNO GOPHERS FOR TOP OF THE ROCK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

DAVE FOELLMI reported the following:

-trouble with the plow, needs new keypad

-should have enough sand for the remainder of the year

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

GARY MEINERS reported the following:

-request to purchase a new power washer

-need to replace 9 pair of boots and 9 pair of pants

-would like councils input on what to do with old fire pumper

Council approved purchase of power washer.

BILLS: Council reviewed list of bills. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT: AT 8:10 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

AT THIS TIME COUNCIL AUDITED CITY BOOKS FOR THE YEAR 2007.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 5^th day of March, 2008:

Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

JANUARY 2, 2008

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Gary Schulze

OTHERS PRESENT: Dan Uhl, Kurt Kuhlers, Darrel Gregerson, Dave Foellmi, Pam Walhovd, Gary Meiners, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES: AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 5, 2007 MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE: DAN UHL presented council with a progress report on the sewer project. A discussion was held concerning Change Order #4 requesting an additional payment of $3,676.31 to repair civil defense siren electric line and conduit and a request to extend the January 1, 2008 milestone date for having all items ready for operation to May 1, 2008. A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO GRANT THE SAID TIME EXTENSION AND TO DENY THE ADDITIONAL PAYMENT UNTIL FURTHER INFORMATION IS OBTAINED. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

KURT KUHLERS presented council with information about the Houston County Mitigation Plan. A financial contribution is not required. He will need someone from the city to be on the board. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION # 1-02-08-01 TO JOIN THE HOUSTON COUNTY MITIGATION PLAN. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

OLD BUSINESS:

MIKE MORIARTY informed council that the Brownsville Lions donated 10 new tables to the community center. Council thanked Darrel Gregerson, Brownsville Lion for the tables. Council discussed replacing chairs in the front room of community center and directed Maureen Meiners to check into prices for said chairs.

A discussion was held concerning vehicles parked on streets making it difficult to plow snow and sidewalks being cleared by residents.

NEW BUSINESS:

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

DAVE FOELLMI reported the following:

-fuel tank has been installed at the maintenance shop

-tractor tire has a slow leak

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

GARY MEINERS reported the following:

-5 pagers need to be sent in for repairs

-new boots & pants are in, replacing those damaged in the August storms

A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO APPROVE WAGES AND APPOINTMENTS FOR THE YEAR 2008. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED. SEE ATTACHED COPY.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION # 1-02-08-02 SETTING DEPOSITORIES FOR CITY MONIES FOR THE YEAR 2008. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED. SEE ATTACHED COPY.

BILLS: At this time council reviewed the list of bills presented by the City Clerk. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO PAY THE BILLS. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT: AT 8:40 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY GARY SCHULZE, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by: Approved by me this 6^th day of February, 2008:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

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