Horace City Council Meeting Minutes Due to COVID-19 and social distancing, the Horace City Council meeting took place online on April 20, 2020 @ 6:05pm.

Published May 05, 2020 at 3:01 AM

Horace City Council Meeting Minutes
Due to COVID-19 and social distancing, the Horace City Council meeting took place online on April 20, 2020 @ 6:05pm. Those present on the Zoom video conference call were Mayor Kory Peterson, Councilmember Chelsey Johnson, Councilmember Bryan Schmidt, Councilmember John Koerselman, Councilmember Dave Fenelon. Others present included: Jim Dahlman, Lukas Croaker, Brenton Holper, Barrett Voigt and Russ Sahr.
Mayor Peterson called the meeting to order.
Mayor Peterson forwent the pledge of allegiance.
Agenda Item #3: Approve regular agenda
Mr. Holper added a proposal from Midwest Inspection Services to the agenda as item #15.
Motion: Approve the regular agenda with the addition of a proposal Midwest Inspection Services added to the agenda item #15.
1st Motion: Councilmember Schmidt
2nd Motion: Councilmember Fenelon
Action taken: All in favor, none opposed. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #4: Approve consent agenda
a. Vendor Invoices
b. Balance Sheet & Income Statement
c. Sanitary, Storm Sewer and Street Improvement District No. 2019-1 (Lakeview Drive, 79th Avenue and 63rd Street) & Storm and Street Improvement District No. 2019-3 (63rd Street)
i. Change Order No. 2 for $25,205.88 to modify the Lakeview Drive and High School Entrance and 63rd Street and 82nd Street Intersection.
1st Motion: Councilmember Johnson
2nd Motion: Councilmember Fenelon
Action taken: All in favor, none opposed. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #5: Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes from April 6, 2020
Motion: Approve City Council Meeting Minutes from April 6, 2020.
1st Motion: Councilmember Fenelon
2nd Motion: Councilmember Johnson
Action taken: All in favor, none opposed. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #6: Public Comment
Agenda Item #7: Sheriff's Update
There was no update from the Sheriff's department.
Agenda Item #8: Tax Equalization Meeting | Paul Fracassi, Cass County Director of Tax Equalization
Mr. Fracassi summarized the Reappraisal Project and stated that a total of $367,3700,000 of residential property was evaluated. Mr. Ehler, president of Vanguard Appraisals Inc., explained how they evaluated each property.
Motion: Accept the Property Assessments including the Appeals submitted by noon on April 21st, 2020.
1st Motion: Councilmember Schmidt
2nd Motion: Councilmember Johnson
Action taken: All in favor, none opposed. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #9: Lakeview Heights 3rd Addition Easement Purchase Agreement | Brenton Holper, City Administrator
Motion: Approve Lakeview Heights 3rd Addition Easement Purchase Agreement.
1st Motion: Councilmember Koerselman
2nd Motion: Councilmember Schmidt
Action taken: Three in favor, one opposed (Councilmember Fenelon). Motion carried (3-1).
Agenda Item #10: Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 2018-01 (Service to 100th Ave.) | Jim Dahlman, City Engineer & Lukas Croaker, City Attorney
Motion: Approve the resolution for the Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 2018-01 (Service to 100th Ave.) Plans and Specification.
1st Motion: Councilmember Fenelon
2nd Motion: Councilmember Koerselman
Action taken: All in favor, none opposed. Motion carried.
Motion: Authorize the resolution for the Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 2018-01 (Service to 100th Ave.) Auditor to Advertise for Bids.
1st Motion: Councilmember Koerselman
2nd Motion: Councilmember Schmidt
Action taken: All in favor, none opposed. Motion carried.
Motion: Approve the Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 2018-01 (Service to 100th Ave.) Official Intent.
1st Motion: Councilmember Koerselman
2nd Motion: Councilmember Johnson
Action taken: All in favor, none opposed. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #11: Water, Sewer, Storm and Street Improvement District No. 2020-1 (Southdale Farms First Addition) | Jim Dahlman, City Engineer & Lukas Croaker, City Attorney
Motion: Approve the Water, Sewer, Storm and Street Improvement District No. 2020-1 (Southdale Farms First Addition) Plans and Specifications.
1st Motion: Councilmember Fenelon
2nd Motion: Councilmember Schmidt
Action taken: All in favor, none opposed. Motion carried.
Motion: Authorize the Water, Sewer, Storm and Street Improvement District No. 2020-1 (Southdale Farms First Addition) Auditor to Advertise for Bids.
1st Motion: Councilmember Schmidt
2nd Motion: Councilmember Johnson
Action taken: All in favor, none opposed. Motion carried.
Motion: Approve the Water, Sewer, Storm and Street Improvement District No. 2020-1 (Southdale Farms First Addition) Official Intent.
1st Motion: Councilmember Koerselman
2nd Motion: Councilmember Johnson
Action taken: All in favor, none opposed. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #12: Sanitary Sewer Lift Station No. 4 (Chestnut - Ironwood) Updates | Jim Dahlman, City Engineer and Brenton Holper, City Administrator
Agenda Item #13: Title V City Ordinance Text Amendment | Barrett Voigt, Community Development Director
Motion: Approve the proposed Title V City Ordinance Text Amendment.
1st Motion: Councilmember Johnson
2nd Motion: Councilmember Koerselman
Action taken: All in favor, none opposed. Motion carried (4-0).
Agenda Item #14: Introduction to Shoppes @ Brookstone Concept | Brenton Holper, City Administrator Barrett Voigt, Community Development Director
Agenda Item #15: Engineering / Public Works | Jim Dahlman, City Engineer
Construction at Cub Creek and Visto's 3rd Addition is starting up. Construction at Maple Lane will start in the first week of May 2020. Contractors for the Middle and High School are looking into increasing staff.
Agenda Item #16: Midwest Inspection Services | Brenton Holper, City Administrator
Motion: Approve the proposal for the remaining inspections for the Middle school, inspections for the school athletic complex and plan review for the school athletic complex from Midwest Inspection. Services.
1st Motion: Councilmember Schmidt
2nd Motion: Councilmember Fenelon
Action taken: All in favor, none opposed. Motion carried (4-0).
Agenda Item #17: City Administrator | Brenton Holper, City Administrator
The Horace Compost Site is now open. Agenda Item #18: Portfolio Reports
a. Mayor Peterson reported that Boy Scouts are making 300-500 masks as an Eagle Scout Service Project. Mayor Peterson listed food takeout options available in Horace.
b. Councilmember Koerselman - no updates.
c. Councilmember Fenelon - no updates.
d. Councilmember Johnson - no updates.
e. Councilmember Schmidt - no updates
Agenda Item #19: Adjourn
Motion: Approve meeting adjourn at 7:40 pm.
1st Motion: Councilmember Fenelon
2nd Motion: Councilmember Schmidt
Action taken: All in favor, none opposed. Motion carried.
The Next City Council Meeting is May 4th, 2020 at 6:00 pm
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