CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

City of Brainerd, Minnesota

City Hall, 501 Laurel Street, Council Chambers

Monday, February 6th, 2023 @ 7:30pm

 

The public is invited to attend these meetings in person
Attend by phone City Council: 1-844-992-4726   Meeting Access Code: 2497 207 3425

Attend by phone Personnel and Finance 7:15 PM Committee: 1-844-992-4726 Meeting Access Code: 2496 948 4567

Attend by phone Safety and Public Works 6:45 PM Committee: 1-844-992-4726 Meeting Access Code: 2480 712 6379

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1.

Call to Order

2.

Roll Call

      ____ K. Terry ____ T. Stenglein____ G. Johnson____ J. Czeczok____ M. O'Day

      ____ K. Stunek  ___ K. Bevans    ____ Mayor Badeaux

3.

Pledge of Allegiance

4.

Approval of Agenda - Voice Vote

5.

Consent Calendar

NOTICE TO PUBLIC - all matters listed are considered routine by the Council and will all be enacted by one (1) motion.  There will be no separate discussion of these items unless good cause is shown prior to the time the Council votes on the motion to be ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL
A.

Approval of Bills

Documents:
  1. 020623 COUNCIL AP REGISTER.pdf
B.

Approval of Minutes

Documents:
  1. 2023-01-17 CC Draft.pdf
C.

Approval of Licenses

Contractor Licenses

Documents:
  1. 20230206 Contractor Licenses.pdf
D.

Department Activity Reports

Documents:
  1. FD Report.pdf
  2. FD Annual.pdf
  3. HR Report.pdf
  4. PW Report.pdf
  5. CA Report.pdf
E.

Adopt Resolution- Minnesota Lawful Gambling Premises Permit Application to Allow Lawful Gambling by Confidence Learning Center at Notch 8, 1551 Northern Pacific Rd, Brainerd

Documents:
  1. RES xx_23 -Confidence at Notch 8.pdf
F.

Minnesota Lawful Gambling Application Change of Location Brainerd Amateur Hockey Inc, Essentia Health Sports Center, 502 Jackson St, Brainerd

G.

Minnesota Lawful Gambling Application to Conduct Excluded Bingo- Submitted by St. Andrew's Church, 1108 Willow St, Brainerd for an Event to be held on March 18th and November 18th, 2023 at 1108 Willow St, Brainerd

H.

Minnesota Lawful Gambling Application to Conduct Excluded Bingo- Submitted by Knights of Columbus Council 1941, 404 N 9th St, Brainerd. Bingo Events to be held at St. Francis Catholic Church, 404 N 9th St, Brainerd, on March 2, 9, 16, 30

I.

Accept the Retirement of Hydro Operator David Wise Effective March 31, 2023 - Recommended by the Public Utilities Commission.

Documents:
  1. Retirement of Hydro Op.pdf
J.

Authorize Staff to begin Hiring Process for Lineworker Vacancy - Recommended by the Public Utilities Commission

Documents:
  1. Lineworker Hiring Process.pdf
K.

Authorize Sale of Retired Fire Department Apparatus- Engine #4

Documents:
  1. Sale of Engine 4.pdf
6.

Council Committee Reports

A.

Personnel and Finance Committee 7:15 PM

WebEx Teleconference Call-In Information 

Call Toll-Free: 1-844-992-4726   Access Code: 2496 948 4567

Documents:
  1. 02-06 PF Agenda.pdf
1.

Approve Memorandum of Understanding between the City; IBEW Local No. 31 (Public Utilities) Union; and the USW, Local No. 9230 Unit 09 (Hydro) Union allowing IBEW Employees to Work at the Hydro Facility

Documents:
  1. PF - MOU for IBEW Employees.pdf
2.

Approve Memorandum of Agreement regarding the Wage Grid Step Placement for Police Records Management Technician Allyson Timmons

Documents:
  1. PF - MOA to Adjust Wage Grid Step.pdf
3.

Ratify the Hiring of James Reed for the Senior Engineering Tech/Project Manager Position

Documents:
  1. PF -Hiringfor Sr. Eng Tech.pdf
4.

Authorize Hiring Richard Berry as Spring 2023 Police Intern

Documents:
  1. PF - Ratify Hiring Police Intern.pdf
5.

Approve Final Payment - PD Cold Storage Facility

Documents:
  1. PF - Final Payment - PD Cold Storage.pdf
6.

Approve Annual Review of Investment Policy

Documents:
  1. PF - Investment Policy.pdf
B.

Safety and Public Works Committee 6:45 PM

WebEx Teleconference Call-In Information 

Call Toll-Free: 1-844-992-4726   Access Code: 2480 712 6379

Documents:
  1. 02-06 SPW Agenda.pdf
1.

Adopt Resolution and Approve Letter of Support for RAISE Grant Application for TH 210

Documents:
  1. SPW - Support of RAISE Grant Application.pdf
2.

Discussion on 2023-2024 Downtown Snow Removal District

Documents:
  1. SPW - Alternative DTSR Proposal.pdf
3.

Discussion on Street Lighting Policy

Documents:
  1. SPW - Street Lighting Policy.pdf
4.

Review Draft Ordinance Amendment for Section 320- Administrative Citations

Documents:
  1. SPW - Draft Ordinance.pdf
5.

Direction on Active Code Enforcement Cases

Documents:
  1. SPW -Code Cases.pdf
7.

Unfinished Business

A.

Committee Resignations

Kevin Yeager- Charter Commission and Parking Commission

Rylie Weber- Parking

B.

Call For Applicants - Informational

(Application information at www.ci.brainerd.mn.us/boards)

Mayor Recommended: (terms to expire on 12/31 of said year)

Charter Commission – 2 terms (Expire 2026) 2 terms (Expire 2025) 1 term (Expire 2023)

Rental Dwelling License Board of Appeals – 5 terms (Expire 2024) 

HRA Board-- 1 term (Expire 2027)

TAC-- 1 term (Expire 2023)

 Mayor Recommended: (terms to expire 09/07 of said year)

Economic Development Authority (EDA) – 1 term (Expire 2028) 1 term (Expire 2026)

Council President Recommended: (terms expire on 12/31 of said year)

Parking Commission-- 2 terms (Expire 2026)

Planning Commission-- 1 term (Expire 2025)

8.

New Business

A.

First Reading - Proposed Ordinance 1542-Amending Section 1200 of the City Code- Sale and Consumption of Liquor in Public Parks

Documents:
  1. MA -ORD 1542.pdf
B.

First Reading – Proposed Ordinance 1543- Amending Section 900.08 of the City Code- Harboring of Chickens and Ducks

Documents:
  1. MA - ORD 1543.pdf
C.

First Reading – Proposed Ordinance 1544- Amending Section 2014.05 of the City Code- Use of Outdoor Power Equipment

Documents:
  1. MA- ORD 1544.pdf
D.

First Reading- Proposed Ordinance 1545- Amending Section 1315 of the City Code- Parking Restrictions During Snow Emergencies

Documents:
  1. MA- ORD 1545.pdf
9.

Public Forum

Time allocated for citizens to bring matters not on the agenda to the attention of the Council - Time limits may be imposed
10.

Staff Reports

(Verbal:  Any Updates since Packet)

11.

Mayor's Report

12.

Council Member Reports

13.

Adjourn

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 "Provide high quality, cost effective public services and leadership in creating
 a sustainable city"