Jackson, Minnesota

May 1, 2018

The Jackson City Council met in regular session in the Council Chambers of
City Hall at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 with the meeting called to order
by Mayor Wayne Walter. On the roll call, the following persons were present:
Mayor Wayne Walter, Aldermen Matt Madden, Larry Anderson, Brandon Finck,
Ken Temple and Dave Cushman, Interim City Administrator Richard Almich, City
Attorney Brad Anderson, Jackson County Assessor Jason McCaslin, Deputy
Assessor Heidi Moss, City Water Superintendent Tony Oxborough, Street
Superintendent Phil Markman, Jackson County Library Director Tam Erickson,
Alyssa Anderson of the Jackson County Central Schools, Luke Ewald with
Community Wellness Partners, Lynne Anderson, Bill Brandt with the Riverside
Farmers Market, Jackson Chamber Executive Director Sharon Henning, Bridget
Kolander-Gilbert, Pastor Steve DeKok of the First Baptist Church in Jackson and
Justin Lessman of the Jackson County Pilot. (Alderman Donnie Schoenrock was
absent.) (A quorum of the City Council was present.)

CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER

Mayor Wayne Walter called the regular meeting of the Jackson City Council to
order. He noted the roll call showed all Council members present except Council
member Donnie Schoenrock.

There were no Public Hearings, Bid Lettings or Open Forum.

CONSENT AGENDA
Alderman Dave Cushman asked to pull Consent Agenda Item 6(D) for
discussion regarding the bid award for general maintenance of bushes, shrubs
and perennials (growing seasons of 2018 and 2019) to Dave’s Lawn Care and
Landscaping in the amount of $8,000.
ANDERSON/TEMPLE moved and it was unanimously carried to approve the
Consent Agenda as presented minus Consent Agenda Item 6(D).

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 Regarding Consent Agenda Item 6(D), Cushman said he wanted some
clarification if the contract from Dave’s Lawn Care and Landscaping includes
caring for the annual flower pots on Main Street. He also asked if it’s a two year
contract and the total cost amount stated in the contract is for two years.
Almich said the contract is for two years and does include all of the flowers,
bushes and shrubs.
CUSHMAN/FINCK moved and it was unanimously carried to approve
Consent Agenda Item 6(D) approving the bid award for general maintenance of
bushes, shrubs, and perennials (growing seasons of 2018 and 2019) to Dave’s
Lawn Care and Landscaping in the amount of $8,000.

Council Discussion Items

ALYSSA ANDERSON WITH JCC: REQUEST TO CLOSE DEWEY STREET BETWEEN

THE HIGH SCHOOL AND TRACK FROM 12:30 P.M. TO 3 P.M. ON FRIDAY, MAY
25TH FOR A JCC SCHOOL FUN RUN
Alyssa Anderson said she serves as the school nurse for the Jackson County
Central School District. She explained the school likes to do a fun run at the end
of the school year to promote healthy lifestyles. Anderson said the school district
was requesting to close Dewey Street from 12:30 p.m. to no later than 3 p.m. on
Friday, May 25th for the JCC School Fun Run.
ANDERSON/MADDEN moved and it was unanimously carried to approve the
JCC School request to close Dewey Street between the High School and High
School track from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, May 25th, 2018 for the JCC
School Fun Run.
Anderson thanked the City Council for their approval.

LUKE EWALD WITH COMMUNITY WELLNESS PARTNERS: BIKE SHARE AND

PROGRAM UPDATES
Luke Ewald said he wanted to provide the Mayor and Council an update on
the Bike Share Program along with other program updates.
Ewald said unfortunately, the City did not receive the Odell Wind Farm Grant
for the Bike Share Program that Southwest Regional Development had applied
for. He said Southwest Regional Development has now applied for a Sanford
Foundation Grant.

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 Ewald said he believes the Sanford grant application was submitted at the
end of March to fund the Bike Share Program. He said if received, the grant
would be split between the Cities of Mountain Lake and Jackson with each
community receiving four (4) bikes. Ewald noted information on whether the
grant has been awarded could be received any day.
Ewald said the Trails Committee identified a location for the Trail Arch and
Bike Fix-It Station in the Second Street area.
Ewald updated the Mayor and Council on several other SHIP and community
wellness programs.
Ewald explained an application is being made for a Clif Bar Grant which is due
June 1st. He said the purpose of the Clif Bar Grant is to increase opportunities for
outdoor activity. Ewald noted suggested grant items for trail work through the
Clif Bar Grant is the painting on streets of bike lanes/bike sharrows specifically
along the Sayles Drive area, State Street and Riverside Drive because there are a
lot of bikers and walkers in those area. He said the bike lanes/bike sharrows
would increase motorists’ awareness that pedestrians are out and about.
Ewald noted the Clif Bar Grant ceiling is $7,000. He pointed out bike sharrows
are less expensive than bike lanes. He noted in his presentation bike lanes are
estimated by the Pedal Information Center at $5,000 per mile and bike sharrows
are estimated by the Southwest Regional Development Commission at $250 to
$340 per sharrow. Ewald asked if the City would support having bike sharrows if
funding was received through the Clif Bar Grant. He said he doesn’t know how
long it would take after June 1st to find out if the Clif Bar Grant would be awarded.
Ewald asked the City Council if a motion would be needed to apply for the Clif Bar
Grant.
TEMPLE/MADDEN moved and it was unanimously carried to authorize the
Trails Committee to submit an application for the Clif Bar Grant.
Ewald said he would update the Mayor and Council after June 1st regarding
whether the City was awarded the Clif Bar grant.
In other activities, Ewald noted Jackson was one of the cities showcased for its
active living work at a conference in Rochester on May 1st.

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 Ewald highlighted Bike Month activities in Jackson on May 18th. He said Bike
to Work Week is May 14th through May 18th. Ewald said the Trails Committee is
hosting Bike to Work Day on May 18th. He said the event will take place at
Sunshine Foods from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. with refreshments. Ewald also noted that
Bike to School Day for JCC Schools will be held on May 9th, 2018.
Ewald noted additional Active Living Work such as Bike/Pedestrian manual
counts. He said there’s currently limited data about biking and walking traffic on
roads, sidewalks, and trails in Minnesota. Ewald said the counts will help
illustrate typical weekday and weekend pedestrian and biking traffic. He noted
counts will take place from May 14th through the 18th and in mid-September of
2018. Ewald explained the results of those counts can be used for future projects
and Active Living Plan reporting.
Ewald explained Thursday Night Rides will begin June 7th, 2018 at 4 p.m. in
Jackson. He explained the purpose of the event is to help encourage and educate
kids. Ewald added themed bike rides will take place June through August this
summer. He said new partnerships with United Community Action and Ezekiel’s
Wheel Bike Shop are helping to host the Thursday Night Ride events along with
the State Health Improvement Program (SHIP).
Mayor Walter and Councilmembers thanked Ewald for the update.

BIKE MONTH PROCLAMATION: MAYOR WALTER

Mayor Walter said he’s been asked to make a proclamation to proclaim the
month of May as Bike Month in Jackson.
Mayor Walter read the Bike Month Proclamation:
The City of Jackson, Minnesota.
Whereas, the bicycle is an economical, healthy, convenient and
environmentally sound form of transportation and an excellent tool for recreation
and enjoyment of Jackson’s scenic beauty; and
Whereas, throughout the month of May, the residents of Jackson and its
visitors will experience the joys of bicycling through educational programs, races,
commuting events, charity events, or by simply getting out and going for a ride;
and
Whereas Jackson’s road and trail system attracts bicyclists each year,
providing economic health, transportation, tourism and scenic benefits; and

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 Whereas, creating a bicycling-friendly community has been shown to improve
citizens’ health, well-being, and quality of life, growing the economy of Jackson,
MN, attracting tourism dollars, improving traffic safety, supporting student
learning outcomes, and reducing pollution, congestion, and wear and tear on our
streets and roads; and
Whereas, Jackson County Friends of the Trails, the League of American
Bicyclists, schools, parks and recreation departments, police departments, public
health districts, hospitals, companies and civic groups will be promoting bicycling
during the month of May 2018; and
Whereas, these groups are also promoting bicycle tourism year round to
attract more visitors to enjoy our local restaurants, hotels, retail establishments,
and cultural and scenic attractions; and
Whereas, these groups are also promoting greater public awareness of bicycle
operation and safety education in an effort to reduce collisions, injuries, and
fatalities and improve health and safety for everyone on the road; and
Now therefore, I, Wayne Walter, Mayor of Jackson, Minnesota, do hereby
proclaim May 2018 as Bike Month in Jackson, MN, and I urge all residents to join
me in this special observance.
Signed this 1st day of May, 2018
Mayor Wayne Walter
The proclamation was met with a round of applause by those attending the
meeting.

SHARON HENNING AND BRIDGET KOLANDER-GILBERT: TOWN AND COUNTRY

DAYS STREET DANCE
Jackson Chamber Director Sharon Henning said she and Bridget Kolander-
Gilbert would like to ask the City for permission to close a set of streets to have a
street dance on Saturday evening, June 2nd, 2018 during Town and Country Days
in Jackson. Henning explained plans are to have the bands set-up at the
intersection of Main and Sherman Streets. She said they are requesting to close
Sherman Street from First Street to Highway 71 and Second Street/Main Street
from West Ashley Street to Grant Street. Henning explained portable toilets
would be available.
Henning said plans are to work with Bridget’s Bucksnorts Brew Ha Ha, Pillar’s
Pub and Eatery and Kat’s Hog Heaven to provide food, alcohol and beverages.

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 Kolander-Gilbert explained there would be two stages set-up at the
intersection of Sherman and Main Streets from Jackson Federal Savings and Loan
to Enchanted Flowers and the other stage from Enchanted Flowers to the clock
tower, so it will be an L-shaped stage. She said plans are to possibly have two to
three music genres’ perform that evening. Kolander-Gilbert said prior to that,
after the amazing race event, Pillars and Bridget’s would like to have a battle of
the bartenders event that would take place in the stage area from about 4 p.m. to
6 p.m. with the music to start any time after 6 p.m. and go until 12:30 a.m.
Kolander-Gilbert said she’s aware that the City’s noise ordinance has
provisions regarding music and events ending at midnight but they are requesting
that they can have the event go to 1 a.m. She said she’s received the blessing of
Jackson County Sheriff Shawn Haken regarding their plans. Kolander-Gilbert said
they will follow protocol for double-fencing in the areas that are needed.
Henning said their requests are to block off the streets requested, allow the
liquor establishments participating to sell alcohol outside and allow music beyond
the midnight deadline as outlined in the City’s noise ordinance.
FINCK/ANDERSON moved and it was unanimously carried to close Sherman
Street from First Street to Highway 71 and Main Street (Second Street) from
West Ashley to Grant Street as requested for a street dance on Saturday, June 2,
2018.
Regarding selling alcohol in the street, Mayor Walter said the City Council can
officially declare the event a “Community Festival” which would allow the
City to approve the serving of alcohol on City property without seeking approval
from the State.
City Attorney Anderson noted there needs to be an area designated to serve
alcohol and the establishments need to have insurance as required by statute.
Cushman asked about entrances and checks and balances to the street dance.
Bridget-Kolander outlined the entrances and noted that Jenny Heinrichs of
Pillars has made a request for Sheriff’s Reserves to be on hand that evening.
MADDEN/CUSHMAN moved and it was unanimously carried to declare
Town and Country Days a “Community Festival”.

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 FINCK/ANDERSON moved and it was unanimously carried to allow Pillar’s
Pub and Eatery, Bridget’s Bucksnorts Brew Ha Ha and Grill and Kat’s Hog Heaven
to serve alcohol in the designated area of the streets that are blocked off,
insurance would have to be in place and all aspects of the City liquor ordinances
will be followed.
FINCK/CUSHMAN moved and it was unanimously carried to allow bands to
play downtown for the Street Dance until 12:30 a.m., with everyone to leave by
1 a.m. on June 3rd, 2018.

TAM ERICKSON OF THE JACKSON COUNTY LIBRARY: REQUEST TO CLOSE 4TH

STREET BETWEEN WEST ASHLEY AND WHITE STREET FROM 5 P.M. ON
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6TH THROUGH 7 P.M. ON THURSDAY JUNE 7TH TO PARK THE
DIGITAL BOOKMOBILE
Jackson County Library Director Tam Erickson requested closing 4th Street
between West Ashley and White Street from around 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on
Thursday, June 7th, 2018 for the Digital Bookmobile. She explained the Digital
Bookmobile is 42 feet in length and Jackson and Worthington were the only two
locations in Minnesota selected for the Digital Bookmobile to visit this year.
Erickson said after conferring with officials from the Digital Bookmobile, June 7th
will be the only day that 4th Street will need to be closed between West Ashley
and White Streets.
MADDEN/ANDERSON moved and it was unanimously carried to approve
closing 4th Street between West Ashley and White Street from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
on Thursday, June 7th, 2018.

BILL BRANDT WITH RIVERSIDE FARMERS MARKET: ASHLEY PARK SHELTER

REQUEST AND REQUEST TO WAIVE PARK SHELTER FEE
Bill Brandt requested the use of Ashley Park, the shelter house and to waive
the shelter house fees again this year for the Riverside Farmers Market He said
the opening day for this year’s Farmers Market is scheduled for Thursday, May
31st, 2018. Brandt said the Farmers Market will be held each Thursday from 2
p.m. to 6 p.m. until fall. He said the Riverside Farmers Market is looking for
vendors. Brandt noted the Riverside Farmers Market has been in operation for
four or five years.

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 Street Superintendent Phil Markman asked that the vendors again put the
picnic tables back into shelter house when they are finished for the day. He said
last year went great. Markman said City park employees will make sure they have
chores at the park, such a mowing, completed by noon on Thursday’s so there’s
no disruption to the vendors.
Brandt said he appreciates the City of Jackson giving local vendors the
opportunity to operate the Farmers Market.
CUSHMAN/TEMPLE moved and it was unanimously carried to waive the
Ashley Park shelter house fees for another season for the Riverside Farmers
Market.
Brandt thanked the Mayor and City Council.

Other:

City-wide clean-up

Mayor Walter said he was contacted by an individual who did not have items
picked up during the City-wide clean-up on April 28th on the west side of Jackson.
Almich said City staff would follow-up on when those items will be picked up.

Garden Club Sale at Ashley Park May 18TH and 19th, 2018

Temple noted the Jackson Garden Club will have their annual flower sale on
May 18th and May 19th at Ashley Park. He said the Garden Club supplies flowers
and takes care of shrubs within the City, at the fairgrounds and at Fort Belmont.
TEMPLE/ANDERSON moved and it was unanimously carried to waive the
Ashley Park shelter house fees for the Jackson Garden Club’s annual flower sale
on May 18th and 19th, 2018.

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Concerns can be discussed

Cushman noted an unsigned copy of an ad from the newspaper that he

recently received regarding moving the liquor store from downtown Jackson. He
said he would be happy to respond to the person, but he can’t because it’s not
signed. Cushman reminded people that the Council meetings are open and it’s an
open door policy to discuss any concerns or issues. Also the Mayor and Council
members phone numbers are printed to discuss any concerns. He said it’s
difficult to respond to an individual’s concerns if their letter is unsigned. Cushman
said the Council has an open door policy.
Finck noted the Liquor Committee meetings are open to the public and
whoever sent the letter and anyone else who has concerns to attend the next
Liquor Committee meeting. He said it’s hard for the Council to address concerns
in an unsigned letter. Finck said local businesses on Main Street could be invited
to the next Liquor Committee meeting if there are any concerns regarding the
proposed new liquor store location.

CLOSED SESSION

FINCK/ANDERSON moved and it was unanimously carried for the Council to

go into closed session.

The meeting was closed as permitted by the attorney-client privilege

(section 13D.05, subdivision 3(b)) to discuss pending litigation.

RETURNING TO OPEN SESSION

FINCK/ANDERSON moved and it was unanimously carried for the City
Council to return to Open Session.

ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, ANDERSON/MADDEN moved and it was
unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting.

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David A. Maschoff, Council Secretary