The Hampton City Council met on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at the Hampton City Hall for the regular scheduled meeting. Present were Mayor John Knetter; Council Members Cindy Flodeen, David Luhring, Anthony Verch (arrived at 7:03), and Nick Russell. Also present was Marlin Reinardy, Water/Sewer Superintendent, and Brad Fisher with Bolton & Menk.
Regular Meeting called to Order - Mayor Knetter called the Regular Scheduled Meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
Disclosure of Interest – None
Approval of the September 13, 2022 Regular Scheduled Meeting Minutes – Motion by Luhring seconded by Flodeen to approve the September 13, 2022 regular scheduled meeting minutes. All voted in favor. None opposed. Motion passed 5:0.
Approval of Disbursements – Motion by Flodeen seconded by Luhring to approve the October disbursements. All voted in favor. None opposed. Motion passed 5:0.
Public Comment – None.
Petitions, Requests, and Communications:
Appoint Fire Department Oversight Committee – Mayor Knetter mentioned that the City of Randolph requested that a meeting be held to discuss the bylaws and Joint Powers Agreement of the Randolph/Hampton Fire Department. Knetter said that any Council member may attend the meeting, but that he is asking the Council to appoint Councilor Luhring and himself to officially represent the City of Hampton in an oversight capacity in this matter. Motion by Verch seconded by Russell to appoint Mayor Knetter and Councilor Luhring as the City of Hampton’s Fire Department Oversight Committee. All voted in favor. None opposed. Motion passed 5:0.
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) – hauling biosolids from the Empire Wastewater Treatment Plant to their agricultural field (informational – no action required) – Brief discussion about haul route.
Accept the 2022 Pavement Maintenance Project completed by Northwest Asphalt – Brad Fisher, of Bolton & Menk reported that the pavement maintenance project was completed in September. The work consisted of a mill and overlay on Hampton Avenue, Belmont Street, Eagle Court, Cardinal Court, and Belle Court, and also included replacement of the concrete valley gutter at Cardinal Court, chimney seal to the sanitary manholes, and the replacement of damaged gate valve box tops discovered during construction. Fisher stated that the project was completed on time and under budget and asked Council to accept improvements as completed and authorize payment of the final invoice. Motion by Luhring seconded by Verch to accept the work done by Northwest Asphalt and pay the final invoice for the project. All voted in favor. None opposed. Motion passed 5:0.
2022 System Statements – Metropolitan Council updated 2040 Transportation Policy Plan and 2040 Regional Parks Policy Plan (informational – no action required) – Brief discussion. It was noted that the statements indicated that neither the revised and updated 2040 Transportation Policy Plan or the revised and updated 2040 Regional Parks Policy Plan impact the City of Hampton.
Ordinances and Resolutions – None
Reports of Officers, Boards, and Committees:
Engineer Report – Covered under Accept the 2022 Pavement Maintenance Project completed by Northwest Asphalt.
Water / Sewer Report – Marlin Reinardy, Water/Sewer Superintendent, reported that this would be his last report at a City Council meeting. He thanked Council for all of their support over the years and displaying the confidence they had in him in their acceptance of his opinions and recommendations. Council thanked Reinardy for his hard work and dedication.
In sewer-related issues, Reinardy reported that the discharge has begun. The discharge will be shorter than average due to the dry weather. Discharge will occur over 3 weeks instead of 4. Additionally, Reinardy stated that there is a need for the City to purchase a meter that is used to test DO (dissolved oxygen) and PH. The cost of the meter is $860. Motion by Luhring seconded by Verch to purchase the meter, as requested by Reinardy. All voted in favor. None opposed. Motion passed 5:0.
In water-related issues, Reinardy referred to an existing problem with a curb stop at the Gene Meyers property. Meyers approached Reinardy to ask if the work could be done this year. The work included replacing the standpipe. Reinardy reported that they were able to save the shutoff valve, which saved some money. He stated that this issue is something that is going to require further investigation to resolve the ongoing problems completely. Additionally, Reinardy stated that hydrant flushing will be completed this month.
Park Report – Councilor Russell stated that most of the work has been completed on the hockey rink and basketball court and both look good. The contractor put berms on the hockey rink edge to prevent water from leaking because the footings heaved. Line striping on the basketball court will be done tomorrow. Also, he ordered basketball hoops and rims. He cancelled the order for the backboards. In the parks, Russell repaired a swing and ordered infant swings. He plans to pull the nets in the tennis courts next week.
Street Report – Councilor Luhring stated that there is nothing to report.
Unfinished Business - None
New Business - None
Adjournment – Motion by Luhring seconded by Verch to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor. None opposed. Motion passed 5:0. The meeting adjourned at 7:24 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Judy O’Brien
