The Hampton City Council met on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at the Hampton City Hall for the regular scheduled meeting. Present were Mayor John Knetter; Council Members David Luhring, Anthony Verch, and Nick Russell. Also present was Brad Fisher with Bolton & Menk; and Marlin Reinardy.
Regular Meeting called to Order - Mayor Knetter called the Regular Scheduled Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Disclosure of Interest – None
Approval of September 12, 2023 Regular Scheduled Meeting Minutes – Motion by Russell seconded by Luhring to approve the September 12, 2023 Regular Scheduled Meeting Minutes. All voted in favor. None opposed. Motion passed 4:0.
Approval of Disbursements – Motion by Luhring seconded by Verch to approve the October disbursements. All voted in favor. None opposed. Motion passed 4:0.
Public Comments – None
Petitions, Requests, and Communications:
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) – hauling biosolids from the Empire Wastewater Treatment Plant to their agricultural field (informational – no action required) – Mayor Knetter mentioned correspondence in meeting packets. No discussion.
Dakota County Draft 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program (informational – no action required) – Mayor Knetter mentioned correspondence in meeting packets. No discussion.
Dakota County Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) for Absentee Voting Services (informational – no action required) – Mayor Knetter mentioned correspondence in meeting packets. No discussion.
Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization (VRWJPO) Planning Meeting for the 2026-2035 Watershed Management Plan (informational – no action required) – Mayor Knetter mentioned the date of the meeting and asked Council if anyone planned to attend. No one could because of scheduling conflicts. Knetter asked Brad Fisher if he was aware of what the meeting content would be. Fisher said he didn’t but would check and let Knetter know if he found out.
City Council Member Interest Form – Jerry Huddleston - Motion by Verch seconded by Luhring to approve Jerry Huddleston to fill Cindy Flodeen’s vacant Council position. All voted in favor. None opposed. Motion passed 4:0.
Ordinances and Resolutions - None
Reports of Officers, Boards, and Committees:
Engineer’s Report – Brad Fisher of Bolton & Menk had just one item on his report for the month, which was the Water Street Lift Station Generator Project. Fisher stated that quite a bit of progress has been made on the project. The generator was delivered and the propane tank has been ordered. Work has been coordinated with Xcel Energy for the utility pole replacement and service upgrades. Killmer Electric has submitted Pay Application 3 for work done to date on the project.
Additionally, Fisher mentioned that Bolton & Menk is making good progress on the proposed CUP ordinance amendment.
Water / Sewer Report – Mayor Knetter reported that the new fluoride pump has great accuracy. Preparations are being made for the fall discharge and samples have been taken. Hydrants will be flushed by the end of the month.
Park Report – Councilor Russell stated that there was nothing to report.
Street Report – Councilor Luhring stated that he is waiting to hear from the contractor regarding repairs that still need to be done in the alleys.
Unfinished Business - None
New Business - None
Adjournment - Motion by Luhring seconded by Russell to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor. None opposed. Motion passed 4:0. The meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Judy O’Brien
