City Council Meeting

Minutes

Monday, September 20, 2021 at 6:30 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.

City Council Chambers – City Hall

3rd Floor - 207 Lafayette Street

Winona, MN 55987

Members Present:

• Mayor Scott Sherman,
• Council Member Steve Young,
• Council Member Eileen Moeller,
• Council Member Pamela Eyden,
• Council Member George Borzyskowski,
• Council Member Michelle Alexander,
• and Council Member Aaron Repinski

Staff Present:

• City Manager Stephen Sarvi,
• City Attorney Christopher Hood,
• Assistant City Manager Chad Ubl,
• Community Development Director Lucy McMartin,
• Public Works Director Brian DeFrang,
• City Engineer Ryan Meiners,
• Finance Director Jessica Wojahn,
• and City Clerk Monica Hennessy Mohan

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1.

Call to Order – Mayor & City Manager’s Comments

Mayor's Comments: 

Mayor Scott Sherman called on Council Member George Borzyskowski to make comments regarding the two water main breaks that happened last week.  Borzyskowski thanked the City water department staff, contractors and all those involved in the repairs, and he also thanked the residents in the impacted neighborhoods for their patience.

Mayor's bike ride was held last week as part of the Welcome Week sponsored by Project FINE, and Mayor Sherman thanked all those who participated.

Michelle Snyder of the Minnesota Recreation & Park Alliance presented their annual award of excellence to the City Park and Rec Department for the new levee park boulders.

City Manager's Comments:

City Manager Stephen Sarvi echoed Council Member Borzyskowski's comments regarding the water main breaks.   He also announced that a portion of Huff Street will be down to one lane tomorrow for a repair project.

2.

Required Public Hearings

2.1

Consent and Approval for Refunding Revenue Note – Winona Health

• Moved by Council Member Alexander
  Seconded by Council Member Moeller

  That the Council adopt the resolution. 

  Motion Carried Unanimously

2.2

May Rezoning: R-2 and B-2 to B-3 at 1255, 1258, and 1265 Sugar Loaf Road

• Moved by Council Member Alexander
  Seconded by Council Member Borzyskowski

  That the Council introduce the ordinance. 

  Motion Carried Unanimously

2.3

Consider Resolution to Levy Assessments for Unpaid Charges

• Moved by Council Member Alexander
  Seconded by Council Member Eyden

  That the Council adopt the resolution.

  Motion Carried Unanimously

3.

Petitions, Requests, Communications

3.1

Reappointment to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority Board

• Moved by Council Member Borzyskowski
  Seconded by Council Member Alexander

  That the Council confirm the reappointment.

  Motion Carried Unanimously

3.2

Sign Requests

• Moved by Council Member Alexander
  Seconded by Council Member Moeller

  That the Council approve the request. 

  Motion Carried Unanimously

3.3

Request Premises Permit for Lawful Gambling for Warrior Club, Inc.

• Moved by Council Member Alexander
  Seconded by Council Member Moeller

  That the Council adopt the resolution.

  Motion Carried Unanimously

3.4

Winona Senior High School Homecoming Parade Request

• Moved by Council Member Alexander
  Seconded by Council Member Moeller

  That the Council approve the request. 

  Motion Carried Unanimously

3.5

Request for Handicapped Parking Stalls in Municipal Lots #7 and #9

• Moved by Council Member Alexander
  Seconded by Council Member Eyden

  That the Council introduce the ordinance. 

  Motion Carried Unanimously

3.6

Request for Handicapped Parking to Be Added to 3rd Street and 4th Street

• Moved by Council Member Alexander
  Seconded by Council Member Moeller

  That the Council introduce the ordinance. 

  Motion Carried Unanimously

4.

Unfinished Business

None. 

5.

New Business

5.1

2022 City Health Insurance Recommendations on Health Plan Designs

• Moved by Council Member Alexander
  Seconded by Council Member Eyden

  That the Council approve the health insurance recommendations for 2022.

  Motion Carried Unanimously

5.2

2022 Ancillary Benefits

• Moved by Council Member Alexander
  Seconded by Council Member Moeller

  That the Council approve the 2022 Ancillary Benefits.

  Motion Carried Unanimously

5.3

2022 Dental Insurance Coverage and Rates

• Moved by Council Member Alexander
  Seconded by Council Member Moeller

  That the Council introduce the ordinance. 

  Motion Carried Unanimously

5.4

Fine Arts Commission Granting Program

• Moved by Council Member Alexander
  Seconded by Council Member Moeller

  That the Council approve the grant guidelines and direct staff to implement the program.

  Motion Carried Unanimously

5.5

Resolution Ordering Assessment of Costs – 2021 Sidewalk Replacement Project

• Moved by Council Member Alexander
  Seconded by Council Member Moeller

  That the Council adopt the resolution. 

  Motion Carried Unanimously

5.6

Report on Assessment Roll for 2021 Sidewalk Project

• Moved by Council Member Alexander
  Seconded by Council Member Moeller

  That the Council adopt the resolution. 

  Motion Carried Unanimously

5.7

Resolution Ordering Assessment of Costs – 2021 Miscellaneous Utilities

• Moved by Council Member Alexander
  Seconded by Council Member Moeller

  That the Council adopt the resolution.

  Motion Carried Unanimously

5.8

Report on Assessment Roll for 2021 Miscellaneous Utilities

• Moved by Council Member Alexander
  Seconded by Council Member Moeller

  That the Council adopt the resolution. 

  Motion Carried Unanimously

5.9

Transit Grant Application – Bus Replacements

• Moved by Council Member Alexander
  Seconded by Council Member Moeller

  That the Council adopt the resolution.

  Motion Carried Unanimously

5.10

Transit Grant Application – Bus Garage Insulation Project

• Moved by Council Member Alexander
  Seconded by Council Member Moeller

  That the Council adopt the resolution. 

  Motion Carried Unanimously

5.11

2022 Budgets and Tax Levy

• Moved by Council Member Alexander
  Seconded by Council Member Borzyskowski

  That the Council adopt the resolution to certify to the County Auditor the proposed the tax levy, with a 5.2% increase for 2022.

  Motion Carried Unanimously
• Moved by Council Member Alexander
  Seconded by Council Member Young

  That the Council approve the proposed budget for 2022, less the use of $590,000 from reserve funds.  The motion carried with all voting aye, except Eyden and Moeller, who voted no.

  Motion Carried

5.12

2022 Budget and Levy - Announce Date for Public Comment Portion of the Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting

• Moved by Council Member Alexander
  Seconded by Council Member Moeller

  That the Council confirm the date of the public comment. 

  Motion Carried Unanimously

5.13

Proposed Fee Ordinance

• Moved by Council Member Alexander
  Seconded by Council Member Moeller

  That the Council introduce the ordinance. 

  Motion Carried Unanimously

5.14

2022 Comprehensive Plan Engage Winona Contract

Borzyskowski asked what was the total cost of this contract.  Community Development Director Lucy McMartin replied that it is $48,000, and is included in the overall Comprehensive Plan budget, and will be completed over the next 18 months.

• Moved by Council Member Alexander
  Seconded by Council Member Moeller

  That the Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the contract.

  Motion Carried Unanimously

6.

Reports of Committees

7.

Council Concerns

Council Member Borzyskowski congratulated Senator Jeremy Miller on his recent election to Senate majority leader, and he congratulated Scott Banicki on receiving the Hiram Award, which is the highest award from the Masons.

Council Member Moeller thanked the Winona Dakota Unity Alliance for the invitation to the Council for this year's scaled-down gathering event, and she also thanked the Project FINE and the City's creative laureate for hosting the Fabric of Winona project last weekend.

Council Member Young announced that volunteers are needed for the City's Friendship Center yard cleanup project, to be held October 16-17.

8.

Consent Agenda

• Moved by Council Member Borzyskowski
  Seconded by Council Member Alexander

  That the Council approve the consent agenda.

  Motion Carried Unanimously

8.1

Approval of Minutes – September 7, 2021

8.2

Ordinance to Vacate a Portion of Franklin Street

8.3

Ordinance to Designate a Handicapped Parking Space on Johnson Street

8.4

Ordinance to Designate a Handicapped Parking Space on King Street

8.5

Ordinance to Place Stop Signs on King Street

9.

Adjournment

• Moved by Council Member Alexander
  Seconded by Council Member Borzyskowski

  The time being 7:17 p.m. and there being no further business to come before the Council this evening, the Council adjourned. 

  Motion Carried Unanimously