WORK SESSION
MINUTES
OF THE
EAST GRAND FORKS
CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, July 23, 2009 – 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
The Work Session of the East Grand Forks City Council for June 23, 2009 was called to order by Council President Dick Grassel at 5:00 P.M.
CALL OF ROLL
On a Call of Roll the following members of the East Grand Forks City Council were present: Mayor Lynn Stauss, Council President Dick Grassel, Council Vice President Henry Tweten, Council Members Marc DeMers, Wayne Gregoire, Mike Pokrzywinski, and Greg Leigh.
STAFF PRESENT:
Scott Huizenga, City Administrator; Michelle French, Executive Assistant; Brad Bail, City Engineer; Ron Galstad, City Attorney; Jim Richter, EDHA Director; Mike Hedlund, Police Chief; John Wachter, Public Works Superintendent; Charlotte Helgeson, Library Director; Randy Gust, Fire Chief; and Dave Aker, Parks & Recreation Superintendent.
DETERMINATION OF A QUORUM
The Council President Determined a Quorum was present
1. American Crystal Sugar Odor – Lloyd Kennedy
Mr. Kennedy and Ms Hanson from American Crystal Sugar gave an update on the progress on the odor reduction. Ms Stinar expressed her frustration with the strong odor. Ms Anderson would like American Crystal Sugar to notify the residents on the update of the odor control. Mr. Kennedy announced that in the past a letter was sent and it did not produce positive feedback. Council Member Pokrzywinski stated that American Crystal Sugar has attended several Council Meetings to discuss the odor control. Council Member DeMers asked several questions regarding this difficult issue.
Mr. Kennedy also stated that American Crystal Sugar will be a corporate sponsor with Heritage Days.
2. Bridge Inspections – Brad Bail
Mr. Bail discussed the National Bridge Inspection Standards and the responsibility of the Bridge Inspector and Engineer. Mr. Bail stated that the City currently owns seven bridges listed in the National Bridge Inventory and will need to add the square box culvert on 13th St SE. He informed City Council that the City is responsible for the inspection and maintenance of these bridges. Mr. Bail went over the potential costs with the City Council. Discussion occurred regarding coordinating efforts with the City of Grand Forks to reduce the costs.
3. 2009 Street Repairs – John Wachter
a. Frontage Rd – East Grand Inn
Mr. Wachter suggested awarding this quote for the frontage road repairs to Opp Construction for $10,600.00. Funding will come from the General Fund.
b. Gateway – Tesoro
Mr. Wachter stated that the lowest quote for the asphalt overlay was Minn-Dak Asphalt Inc. for $13,174.48. Funding will come from the General Fund.
c. 2nd and 8th Street NE
Mr. Wachter suggested awarding this quote to Opp Construction for $25,800.00 for the street repair on 2nd and 8th Street NE.
These items will be referred to City Council for action.
ADJOURN
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER POKRZYWINSKI, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER LEIGH, TO ADJOURN THE JUNE 23, 2009 WORK SESSION OF THE EAST GRAND FORKS, MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL AT 6:18 P.M.
Voting Aye: DeMers, Grassel, Tweten, Gregoire, Leigh, and Pokrzywinski.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Buckalew.
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Scott Huizenga, City Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer
