The Marion City Times

June 1, 2009 City Council Proceedings

The City Council of the City of Marion, South Dakota met in regular session on Monday, June 1, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in the meeting room of the City Building with the following council members present: Dee Herlyn, Jeff Jeno, Bill Konda, Dave Viet and Keith Weber, together with the Mayor Ron Globke and Finance Officer Kari Muller. Also attending the meeting was City Superintendent Larry Hopf and City Maintenance Dustin Sulzle. Turner County Sheriff Byron Nogelmeier was present from 7:00 p.m. – 7:20 p.m. Zoning Administrator Rick Weber was present from 7:30 p.m. – 7:55 p.m. Absent: Judy Schlunsen.

Discussion was held on the City’s supply of black dirt and the service provided by the City of selling dirt by the bucket load. Due to the sewer improvement project, the decision was made to limit the amount of dirt sold, allowing for individual buckets to be sold. Large project requests requiring multiple buckets are unable to be accommodated at this time.

A Public Hearing was held at 7:15 p.m. for Animal Permit Applications. An animal permit was submitted by Paul and Margie Luke to house 10 ewes, 2 horses, 1 burro and 12 hens at 205 E. 5^th St. No one appeared in favor or in opposition of granting the permit. Motion was made by Viet, seconded by Jeno to grant the permit. Motion carried. An animal permit was submitted by Dora Unruh to house two horses at North Nebraska St., near the ball diamond. No one appeared in favor or in opposition of granting the permit. Motion was made by Konda, seconded by Viet to grant the permit. Motion carried.

Turner County Sheriff Byron Nogelmeier was present and a monthly law enforcement report for the month of May was distributed and reviewed. Discussion was held on the upcoming Summer Celebration event schedule.

Discussion was held on the City health insurance renewal, with the decision made to research additional insurance options prior to renewing.

A Public Hearing was held at 7:25 p.m. to consider the Marion Firemen’s request for a One-Day Malt Beverage License for the Summer Celebration Social to be held at the Fire Hall on June 20, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Present for the hearing was Dick Luke. No one appeared before the Council in favor or in opposition of granting the license. Motion was made by Jeno, seconded by Konda to approve the license. Voting aye: Viet, Konda, Jeno, Weber. Voting nay: Herlyn. Motion carried.

A Public Hearing was held at 7:30 p.m. to consider approval of a plat for the former Aberdeen Grain property. No one appeared before the Council in favor or opposition of approving the plat. Motion was made by Viet, seconded by Konda to approve the plat as follows:

“BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Marion, Turner County, South Dakota, that the plat showing LOT A AND LOT B IN LOT 10 OF MARION RAILROAD ADDITION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF MARION, TURNER COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA, having been examined, is approved in accordance with the provisions of SDCL of 1967, Chapter 11-6, and amendments thereof.”

Motion unanimously carried upon roll call vote.

A Public Hearing was held at 7:40 p.m. on a petition submitted by Ryan J. and Kirsten M. Wieman for a Zoning Amendment requesting an amendment from Residential (R-1) classification to General Business (B-2) classification for the purpose of development of a 4-stall storage garage for rental purposes. No one appeared before the council in favor or opposition of approving the amendment. Motion was made by Jeno, seconded by Herlyn to hold the first reading of the Zoning Amendment for the property legally described as:

South ½ lots of 21 & 22, Kuchenbeckers First Addition, City of Marion, Turner County, South Dakota.

Motion unanimously carried upon roll call vote.

Discussion was held on a City easement in the northeast section of town, with no action taken.

Discussion was held on a fence concern, with the Zoning Administrator advising a permit was issued and he has found no issues with the fence.

Brad Schardin & Barclay Smith were present and provided information on the 2009 Car Show to be held on June 20^th, as part of Marion’s Summer Celebration. Schardin & Smith requested permission to hold the show on an approximate 2-block section of Broadway Avenue, running from just south of Deb’s Mini Mart to Walter Funeral Home. Motion was made by Viet, seconded by Konda to allow the designated section of Broadway Avenue to be blocked off and a designated area for a burn-out box for the Car Show. Motion carried.

An update was provided on the sanitary sewer improvements project. Present for the discussion was Rick Nelson. City Engineer Jon Fischer with Stockwell Engineers was present and provided the Council with a summary of the bids received and opened on 5/28/09 for the project. Recommendation was given to the Council to award the contract to the low bidder, Underground Developers, Inc. of Sioux Falls, for the total bid amount of $1,756,020.02. The recommendation includes the inclusion of Alternate A, which increases the diameter of the sewage trunk line from 12” to 18”. Discussion was held on various aspects of the project. Motion was made by Konda, seconded by Jeno to award the contract including Alternate A to Underground Developers, Inc. for the total bid amount of $1,756,020.02. Motion unanimously carried upon roll call vote. It was advised a Public Meeting will be held on June 22^nd at 7:00 p.m. with the contractor and City engineer present to provide information on the project.

Motion was made by Konda, seconded by Weber to accept the bid as presented from TopKote for this year’s street oiling. Motion carried. Council permission was given to Hopf to have LPL Construction complete the necessary cement patching on Broadway Avenue and State Street from the water main work completed this winter.

Discussion was held on a proposed motorcycle rodeo from a local ABATE chapter. It was advised additional information would be needed before a decision could be made. Muller will contact the interested party to verify placement of the matter on the July 6^th agenda.

An update was provided on the Veteran’s Memorial Park project. It was advised the landscaping work is completed and gravel has been brought in. Konda, on behalf of the American Legion, requested permission to block off designated areas around the Memorial for the dedication to be held on Saturday, June 20^th. Permission was given by the Council to block off designated areas as needed.

Hopf & Sulzle were advised to clean-up the area and miscellaneous items stored behind the City’s storage building on Main Avenue by the week’s end.

Motion was made by Viet, seconded by Konda to declare the City’s 1995 Swenson sander surplus and place it on the next Wieman auction. Motion carried.

Discussion was held on the condition of the suspension bridge at the city park, with various safety concerns expressed. It was advised the city’s liability/property insurance provider has suggested that, due to it’s age, the bridge be inspected by a structural engineer to verify it’s structural integrity & that it meets all safety codes. The decision was made to schedule an inspection with a structural engineer and due to safety concerns, close the bridge at this time.

Parking issues at the swimming pool were discussed. It was advised the railroad ties in front of the pool are unable to be extended further south due to drainage issues. The decision was made to place No Parking signs in designated areas.

Discussion was held on payment to an employee for use of his personal cell phone as a work cell phone during regular work hours. It was advised Muller will obtain policy information from other cities that pay for personal cell phone use and report back at the next regular meeting.

An update was provided on previously reported nuisance properties.

Information was provided on Elected Officials Workshops to be held in Brandon on June 16^th and Pierre on July 10^th.

Council approval was given for Sulzle to attend hazmat training in Mitchell this week.

No discussion was held or action taken on the citizen concern agenda item, South Main Avenue, as no one appeared before the Council to address the item.

Motion was made by Weber, seconded by Viet to adjourn at 9:55 p.m. Motion carried.

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