COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

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1 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 The City Council of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, met in regular session at 5:30 p.m. on September 19, 2017 in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The following Councilmembers were present: Holmer, Narverud, Sollom, Howe, Hagen, Prudhomme, Brown and Aarestad. No Councilmembers were absent. Holmer chaired the meeting. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/PUBLIC INFORMATION ANNOUNCEMENTS Neil Carlson Day September 28, 2017 APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilmember Brown motioned, being seconded by Councilmember Howe, to approve the agenda with the addition of one item. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved. RESOLUTION NO : APPROVAL OF COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Presented as part of the Consent Agenda, Councilmember Brown introduced Resolution No RESOLVED, by the City Council, to approve September 5, 2017 Council Proceedings. RESOLUTION NO : APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS Presented as part of the Consent Agenda, Councilmember Brown introduced Resolution No RESOLVED, by the City Council, to authorize payment of bills and disbursements in the total amount of $990, A printout of the approved payments and disbursements is attached hereto and made a part hereof. RESOLUTION NO : APPROVAL OF MODIFICATION OF APPLICATION FOR MINNESOTA INVESTMENT FUNDS FOR DIGI-KEY EXPANSION PROJECT Presented as part of the Consent Agenda, Councilmember Brown introduced Resolution No WHEREAS, by Resolution No dated June 20, 2017 the City of Thief River Falls authorized application to act as the legal sponsor for the project contained in the Minnesota Investment Fund Application to apply to the Department of Employment and Economic Development for funding of this project on behalf of Digi-Key, and

2 Page 2 of 13 WHEREAS, Digi-Key has modified the project to the extent that the real property involved is held by a separate legal entity, DK Real Estate Holdings LLC, and WHEREAS, the City desires to continue with the application as legal sponsor for the project, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the application for Minnesota Investment Funds is hereby modified to provide that the owner of the real property involved is DK Real Estate Holdings LLC, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Administrator, or their successors in office, are hereby authorized to execute the Grant Contract and amendments, thereto, as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the City of Thief River Falls. RESOLUTION NO : APPROVAL OF PROGRESSION RAISE FOR MCLAIN STENNES, POWER PLANT OPERATOR/LINEWORKER Presented as part of the Consent Agenda, Councilmember Brown introduced Resolution No RESOLVED, by the City Council, to accept the Public Utilities Committee recommendation to grant McLain Stennes, Power Plant Operator/Apprentice Lineworker, a progression raise. Mr. Stennes shall progress to Step 2 of the Power Plant Operator/Journey Lineworker salary schedule for a new salary of $24.61 per hour, effective October 5, RESOLUTION NO : APPROVAL OF PROGRESSION RAISE FOR WYATT WHEELER, APPRENTICE LINEWORKER Presented as part of the Consent Agenda, Councilmember Brown introduced Resolution No RESOLVED, by the City Council, to accept the Public Utilities Committee recommendation to grant Wyatt Wheeler, Apprentice Lineworker, a progression raise. Mr. Wheeler shall progress to Step 3 of the Apprentice Lineworker salary schedule for a new hourly wage of $26.80 effective September 21, RESOLUTION NO : APPROVAL OF PROGRESSION RAISE FOR JAMISON KARLBERG-STEER, PATROL OFFICER

3 Page 3 of 13 Presented as part of the Consent Agenda, Councilmember Brown introduced Resolution No RESOLVED, by the City Council, to accept the Public Safety Committee recommendation and grant Jamison Karlberg-Steer, Patrol Officer, a progression raise. Officer Karlberg- Steer shall progress to Step 2 of the LELS Patrol Officer salary schedule for a new salary of $24.74 per hour, effective September 26, RESOLUTION NO : APPROVAL OF PROGRESSION RAISE FOR WADE COTA, PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE (STREETS/SANITATION) Presented as part of the Consent Agenda, Councilmember Brown introduced Resolution No RESOLVED, by the City Council, to accept the Public Works Committee recommendation to grant Wade Cota, Public Works Maintenance (Streets/Sanitation), a progression raise. Mr. Cota shall progress to Step 3 of the Public Works Maintenance salary schedule for a new salary of $20.39 per hour, effective September 27, RESOLUTION NO : APPROVAL OF SURPLUS PROPERTY FIRE DEPARTMENT Presented as part of the Consent Agenda, Councilmember Brown introduced Resolution No BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council, to accept the Public Safety Committee recommendation declare the two 2004 Arctic Cat TBX 500 ATVs, two Beartrack 8 aluminum utility trailers and one 90 s 8 ft. Marion aluminum utility truck body as surplus property to be sold pursuant to law. RESOLUTION NO : APPROVAL OF WATER TREATMENT PLANT RESIDUALS PROJECT CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 1 Presented as part of the Consent Agenda, Councilmember Brown introduced Resolution No WHERAS, the Water Systems Department is currently in the process of moving the lime sludge ponds to a site in Rocksbury Township and as part of the project the Water Treat-

4 Page 4 of 13 ment Plant was tuck pointed along with the filters being rehabbed and the distribution shop being added on to; and WHEREAS, more of the bricks on the 1954 portion of the Water Treatment Plant were deteriorated and needed to be replaced than what was estimated originally. In order to maintain the integrity of the building, the additional bricks that were spaulding were replaced with new ones as the tuck pointing was taking place. Also, additional pipe spools were added in the lime sludge tank to avoid the floor beams. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council, to accept the Utilities Committee recommendation to accept change order number one for John T Jones Construction for pipe relocating in the lime sludge tank and additional brick replacement during the tuck point portion of the Water Treatment Plant Residuals Project in the amount of $14,187. RESOLUTION NO : APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF THIEF RIVER FALLS TO BE A PARTY TO MINNESOTA WATER AGENCY RESPONSE NETWORK (MnWARN) Presented as part of the Consent Agenda, Councilmember Brown introduced Resolution No WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Section authorizes governmental units by agreement of their governing bodies to jointly or cooperatively exercise any power common to them; and WHEREAS, MnWARN has been established by the adoption of a Mutual Aid Agreement (the Agreement) among Governmental Units to allow their water, wastewater and storm water utilities to assist each other in case of an emergency; and WHEREAS, the Agreement allows other governmental units to become a party to the Agreement by the adoption of this Resolution and sending notice to the Secretary ofthe Statewide Committee for MnWARN; and WHEREAS, the governing body of the City of Thief River Falls considers it to be in the best interest of the City to be a party to the Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Thief River Falls: 1. Authorizes the Mayor and City Administrator to sign this resolution evidencing the intent of the City of Thief River Falls to be a party to MnWARN; and

5 Page 5 of City Administrator is directed to send a certified copy of this resolution and a completed membership information form to the Secretary of the Statewide Committee of MnWARN; and 3. the City of Thief River Falls agrees to comply with all terms of this agreement RESOLUTION NO : APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF THIEF RIVER FALLS TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH NORTHLAND SECURITIES, INC. FOR FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES FOR THE WASTEWATER UTILITY Presented as part of the Consent Agenda, Councilmember Brown introduced Resolution No BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council, to accept the Utilities Committee recommendation to authorize the City of Thief River Falls to enter into an agreement with Northland Securities, Inc. for Financial Planning Services for the wastewater utility at approximately $10,400. RESOLUTION NO : APPROVAL TO PURCHASE AN ANTI-ICING UNIT FROM BERT S TRUCK EQUIPMENT Presented as part of the Consent Agenda, Councilmember Brown introduced Resolution No WHEREAS, anti-icing is a pro-active approach to winter street maintenance. Salt brine is stored in a truck mounted tank with spray bars to apply it to the roadway prior to a frost, snow or wind event. It forms a bond-breaker between the pavement surface and the snow and ice layer which melts snow more quickly and reduces the chance that ice will form and bond to the surface, reducing the amount of time required to restore the road or intersection to a clear, dry state. This process uses significantly less salt than traditional reactive post snow event salt and sand. It is not meant to replace the use of post snow salt and sand, but will be used in conjunction with traditional methods to improve overall snow and ice control. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council, to accept the Public Works Committee recommendation to approve the purchase a Vari-Tech Industries LDS A1500- DAS/SC Anti-Icing unit from Bert s Truck Equipment for $6,

6 Page 6 of 13 RESOLUTION NO : APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT OF JOANNE OLSON AS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST The City Council reviewed a Request for Council Action. Councilmember Sollom introduced Resolution No , being seconded by Councilmember Prudhomme, that: WHEREAS, the City Council approved the position of Information Technology Specialist by Resolution No and approved the position s banding and grading as a Grade Level 9 position and authorized it s being opened to the public for filling by Resolution No Applications were accepted and six applicants were interviewed. Following the interviews, it was determined that Ms. Olson was the best candidate for the position. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council, to approve the employment of Joanne Olson as the Information Technology Specialist. Ms. Olson shall begin employment on October 9, 2017 at a starting wage of $5, per month (85% of the top of the Grade Level 9 exempt salary level). At six months, Ms. Olson s wage shall increase to $6, per month (92.5% of top wage) and after one year of employment shall progress to the top step of $6, per month. Ms. Olson shall serve a one year probationary period. Benefits and terms of employment shall be consistent with other non-union exempt employee agreements. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required pre-employment background requirements. RESOLUTION NO : APPROVAL OF PROPOSED 2018 TAX LEVY, COLLECTIBLE IN 2018 The City Council reviewed a request for council action regarding proposed 2018 tax levy. Following discussion, Councilmember Brown introduced Resolution No , being seconded by Councilmember Narverud, that: RESOLVED, by the City Council of Thief River Falls, County of Pennington, Minnesota, that the following sums of money be levied for the current year, collectible in 2018, upon taxable property in the City of Thief River Falls, for a total proposed levy of $2,115,969. This represents $128,747 or approximately 6.48% increase over last year s levy. It should be noted that with the proposed tax capacity increase for 2018, a 6.48% tax levy increase in 2017 results in a 0% tax capacity rate change. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Truth-n-Taxation public meeting will be held on December 5, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the 2018 budget & levy. Final budget and levy will be adopted at the December 19, 2017 council meeting.

7 Page 7 of 13 RESOLUTION NO : APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY 2018 BUDGET SUMMARY The City Council reviewed a request for council action regarding 2018 Budget. Following discussion, Councilmember Sollom introduced Resolution No , being seconded by Councilmember Howe, that: RESOLVED, by the City Council, to adopt the City of Thief River Falls Preliminary 2018 Budget. A summary of the 2018 revenue and expenditures is as follows: TRANSFERS OR (USE) OF FUND REVENUE EXPENSE RESERVES General Fund $ 9,437,872 $ 9,680,893 $ (243,021) Liquor Dispensary $ 4,741,707 $ 4,765,064 $ (23,357) Electric Utility Fund $14,893,348 $14,841,306 $ 52,042 Storm Water Utility Fund $ 192,000 $ 74,888 $ 117,112 Water Utility Fund $ 2,718,417 $ 2,466,601 $ 251,816 Wastewater Utility Fund $ 984,950 $ 764,471 $ 220,479 Police Relief Pension Fund $ 9,813 $ 10,781 $ (968) Debt Service Fund $ 796,846 $ 761,941 $ 34,905 TOTALS $33,774,953 $33,365,945 $ 409,008 RESOLUTION NO : APPROVAL OF WATER SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT JET TRUCK REPLACEMENT The City Council reviewed a Request for Council Action. Councilmember Narverud introduced Resolution No , being seconded by Councilmember Hagen, that: WHEREAS, the Water Systems Department currently has a 1999 Sewer Jet Truck used for cleaning sewer mains. The city has been budgeting for the last three years to replace the truck and equipment. The Public Works Department has recommended that the 1999 GMC chassis be passed on to the Public Works Department where it will be utilized in salt/sander operations; and WHEREAS, the current 1999 Sewer Jet Truck needs replacing as it is neither as functional nor efficient for cleaning sewer mains as newer trucks. The Public Works Department can improve street sanding operations through repurposing the truck chassis. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council, to accept the Utilities and Public Works Committee recommendation to approve the quote from Flexible Pipe Tool Company in the amount of $208,032 for 2018 Freightliner M2 Chassis and an 800-HPR Eco Truck

8 Page 8 of 13 Mount High Pressure Sewer Jet, price per Minnesota State Contract and to repurpose truck chassis for Public Works Department use to assist with street salt/sanding operations. RESOLUTION NO : APPROVAL TO FILL WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR POSITION IN WATER SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT The City Council reviewed a Request for Council Action. Councilmember Prudhomme introduced Resolution No WHEREAS, as a result of submittal of a letter of intent to retire from Steven Hams, Water Treatment Plant Operator, effective, the position of Water Treatment Plant Operator will be vacated. The position has been determined to be necessary in the continued efficiency and success in the operations of the Water Systems Department. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council, to accept the Utilities Committee recommendation to fill the position of Water Treatment Plant Operator. The position has been offered to Teamster Union 320 employees and with no internal qualified applications, the position will be opened to the public. RESOLUTION NO : APPROVAL OF PROMOTION OF SRO ANDY HART TO JUVENILE INVESTIGATOR AND BACK FILL THE RESULTING VACANCIES The City Council reviewed a Request for Council Action. Councilmember Prudhomme introduced Resolution No , being seconded by Councilmember Aarestad, that: THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council, to accept the Public Safety Committee recommendation and approve the promotion of School Resource Officer (SRO) Andy Hart to Juvenile Investigator officer to replace Juvenile Investigator Ginger Alby effective September 20, It is also asked to authorize the posting of the resulting SRO vacancy, and backfill the resulting street officer vacancy utilizing the hiring process currently in progress (creating a third open Patrol Officer position to be filled). RESOLUTION NO : APPROVAL OF ON-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE TO STOKED LLC., DBA: NORSKIES The City Council reviewed a Request for Council Action. Councilmember Brown introduced Resolution No , being seconded by Councilmember Aarestad, that:

9 Page 9 of 13 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council, to accept the Public Safety Committee recommendation to approve the On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License to Stoked, LLC, DBA: Norskies Contingent on all applications, background checks, fees and insurance requirements being met. RESOLUTION NO : APPROVAL OF 2017 SNOW REMOVAL POLICY The City Council reviewed a Request for Council Action. Councilmember Narverud introduced Resolution No WHEREAS, the City of Thief River Falls has a snow removal policy for streets, trails and sidewalks. This policy provides direction for staff on snow removal operations and protects the city from liability relating to the amount of snow on streets and sidewalks and the time and order in which it is removed; and WHEREAS, each year the policy is reviewed, new streets and sidewalks are added and the updated policy is adopted. The existing policy was incorporated with the League of Minnesota Cities model ordinance and reviewed in great detail with the Public Works Committee. With the recent creation of the Public Works Department this policy merges snow removal efforts between the Street/Sanitation and Park Divisions to better utilize staff and equipment. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council, to accept the Public Works Committee recommendation to approve the 2017 Snow Removal Policy. RESOLUTION NO : APPROVAL OF PETITION FOR WESTSIDE FLOOD DAMAGE REDUCTION DIVERSION The City Council reviewed a Request for Council Action. Councilmember Narverud introduced Resolution No , being seconded by Councilmember Howe, that: WHEREAS, the City, in a partnership with the Red Lake Watershed District and Pennington County hired HDR Engineering to perform a feasibility study for drainage improvements to County Ditch 70. This system drains areas north and west of the city, as well as areas of the city. This system runs along Highway 1 & 59 to Barzen Avenue along Digi- Key and Arctic Cat, and outlets along Greenwood Street to the Red Lake River. This system has a history of flood damage northwest of the city and does not have adequate capacity for anticipated growth and expansion in the southwest part of the city; and

10 Page 10 of 13 WHEREAS, the strategic partnership between the City, County and Watershed District is complimented by the Minnesota Department of Transportation through cost sharing of drainage improvements that are programmed for These benefits, along with the Digi-Key expansion and the need for improved agricultural drainage make this the opportune time to accomplish this project. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council, to accept the Adopt a Resolution requesting a proposed project to provide flood damage reduction benefits and protections as well as diverting any potential flood waters around the improved urban area affected and to provide proper channelization of flood waters to protect agricultural lands and urban area infrastructure and improvements, located in Pennington County and known to the public as parts of County Ditch 70 and County Ditch 1. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THIEF RIVER FALLS, MINNESOTA, AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 152 ENTITLED "ZONING CODE" BY AMENDING (E)(2)(b) LIMITING PLACEMENT OF ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND BY AMENDING (112) TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION OF SIDE WALL HEIGHT AND BY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CITY CODE CHAPTER 10 AND SECTION , WHICH, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CONTAIN PENALTY PROVISIONS Councilmember Howe motioned, being seconded by Councilmember Prudhomme, to call for the first reading of an ordinance amending (e)(2)(b) limiting placement of accessory buildings and by amending (112) to provide a definition of side wall height. The motion was unanimously carried. City Attorney Sparby read the proposed ordinance. No action was taken at this time and this ordinance will again be presented at the next council meeting. RESOLUTION NO : APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT OF NESS THIRD ADDITION The City Council reviewed a Request for Council Action. Councilmember Narverud introduced Resolution No , being seconded by Councilmember Howe, that: WHEREAS, William and Henrietta Ness have applied to subdivide a acre parcel along the Red Lake River in Section 35 of North Township for residential development. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council, to accept the Planning Commission recommendation to approve preliminary plat of Ness Third Addition.

11 Page 11 of 13 RESOLUTION NO : RESOLUTION DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE 2017 STREET AND UTILITIES IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT The City Council reviewed a Request for Council Action. Councilmember Prudhomme introduced Resolution No , being seconded by Councilmember Brown, that: WHEREAS, a contract was awarded to Quam Construction on May 2nd in the amount of $1,337, for the following items of work: 1. Oakland Park Road Edge Mill and Overlay 2. Evergreen Street Edge Mill and Overlay 3. Southwest Area Streets Full Mill and Overlay 4. Zeh Street Reconstruction 5. Eastwood Drive Street Construction 6. Hanson Drive Street Construction 7. Reserve Avenue Water Main Replacement 8. Miscellaneous Trail Overlay 9. Central Business District Alleys Full Mill and Overlay 10. Riverdale Drive Full Mill and Overlay 11. Jerome Street and Columbia Avenue Edge Mill and Overlay 12. State Avenue Water Main Replacement 13. Westview Avenue Storm Sewer Repair 14. Engelstad Park Tennis Court Reconstruction THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council, that: 1) The total cost of the improvements is estimated to be $1,576,538. The portion of the project to be paid by the city through the revolving capital fund, storm water utility, USTA grants and bonding is estimated to be $1,095,000. The amount to be assessed is estimated to be $481,459.97; and 2) Assessments shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of 12 years, the first of the installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in January, 2018, and shall bear an interest rate of 3.55% per annum from the date of the adoption of the assessment roll; and 3) The City Administrator, with the assistance of the Community Services Director, shall forthwith calculate the proper amount to be specially assessed for such improvement against every assessable lot, piece, or parcel of land within the area affected, without regard to cash valuation as provided by law, and the City Administrator shall file a copy of such proposed assessment in the Office of the City Administrator for public inspection; and

12 Page 12 of 13 4) The City Administrator shall, upon the completion of such proposed assessments, notify the City Council of its completion. RESOLUTION NO : RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC HEARING WITH REGARD TO PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS ON THE 2017 STREET AND UTILITIES IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT The City Council reviewed a Request for Council Action. Councilmember Prudhomme introduced Resolution No , being seconded by Councilmember Narverud, that: WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No., the City Administrator and Community Services Director were directed to prepare the proposed assessments of the 2017 Street and Utilities Improvements Project; and WHEREAS, the City Administrator has notified the City Council that such proposed assessment has been completed and filed in the Office of the City Administrator for public inspection. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Thief River Falls, that: 1) A hearing shall be held on the 17 th day of October, 2017 in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 7:00 p.m. to pass upon such proposed assessment and at such time and place all persons owning property affected by such improvement will be given an opportunity to be heard with reference to such assessment; and 2) The City Administrator is hereby directed to cause a notice of the hearing on the proposed assessment to be published once in the official newspaper at least two weeks prior to the hearing, and the City Administrator shall state in the notice the total cost of the improvement, The City Administrator shall also cause mailed notice to be given to the owner of each parcel described in the assessment roll not less than two weeks prior to the hearing; and 3) The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the assessment to the Pennington County Auditor, pay the whole of the assessment on such property, with interest accrued to the date of payment, to the City Administrator, except that no interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption of the assessment. The property owner may at any time thereafter, pay to the City the entire amount of the assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31 st of the year in which such payment is made. Such payment must be made before November 15 th or interest will be charged through December 31 st of the succeeding year.

13 SUMMARY OF PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF WATER SYSTEMS SUPERINTENDENT Council Proceedings Page 13 of 13 At the September 5 th, 2017 meeting of the City Council, the meeting was closed by the council to evaluate the job performance of Wayne Johnson, Water Systems Superintendent. As required by Minnesota State Statute 13D.05 Subd. 3 (a), at its next open meeting, the public body shall summarize its conclusions regarding the evaluation. The Council conducted an evaluation of Mr. Johnson and as a summary of its conclusions; the council found that Mr. Johnson was informed and knowledgeable about his job duties. That he was prompt at his duties and always available to answer questions and explain things. That he was prepared for future issues. That he was straight forward and had good communication with the public, contractors and other department heads and that his supervision has led to good prompt employee response. UPCOMING MEETINGS/EVENTS Enbridge meeting September 26 th at 1:00 p.m. City Council Meeting October 3 rd at 5:30 p.m. LMC Regional Meeting October 4 th at 11:30 a.m. at the REA Public Works Committee Meeting October 9 th at 7:00 a.m. Administration Committee Meeting at REA October 9 th at 4:30 p.m. at the REA Utilities Committee Meeting October 10 th at 7:00 a.m. Public Safety/Liquor Committee Meeting October 10 th at 4:30 p.m. City Council Meeting October 17 th at 5:30 p.m. Joint City/School District meeting October 30 th at 5:30 p.m. at REA INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Investment summary dated 8/31/17 ADJOURNMENT There being no further discussion, Councilmember Hagen moved, being seconded by Councilmember Aarestad to adjourn. On vote being taken, the Chair declared the motion unanimously carried. Attest: Rodney Otterness, City Administrator Brian D. Holmer, Mayor