Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
October 14, 2008
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order in the Council Chambers of the City Administration Building at 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 14, 2008, all members of the City Council
having been duly notified of the meeting and the business to be transacted.
Present: Mayor Larry G. Buboltz; City Attorney William Briggs; City Administrator Robert Louiseau; Assistant City Administrator Lynne Krieger; Finance Officer Louis Guzek;
Community Development Director Larry Remmen; Public Utilities Superintendent Curt Punt; City Engineer Gary Nansen; Police Chief Kelvin Keena; Public Works Director Brad Green;
Police Sergeant Tim Eggebraaten; Building Official Calvin Mayfield; Liquor Store Manager Bradley MacMaster and Fire Chief Jeffrey Swanson.
Aldermen: Anderson, Aune, Brenk, Hannon, Heltemes, Imholte, Tollefson, Tucker and Zeman.
Absent: None.
Don Schattsneider, presented a check to the City, in the amount of $10,000.00, pursuant to the American Legion Campground Lease Agreement and also presented a check in the amount of $10,000.00 to purchase flagpoles for the Veteran Memorial Park.
There being no corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular Council Meeting held September 10, 2008, and a special City Council Meeting held September 15, 2008, the Mayor declared that they would stand approved according to copies of same sent to each member of the Council.
Mayor Buboltz called to order the continued hearing from the September 9, 2008, City Council Meeting at 5:05 P.M. to give consideration to a nuisance at 113 Union Street West created by the removal of siding from the house. Building Official Mayfield presented pictures of the house and advised the Council that a certified letter was sent to the property owner advising him of the continued hearing. Jason Mowers, property owner of 113 Union Street West, appeared before the Council, and objected to the Building Official voiding his building permit to reside his house. Mr. Mayfield advised the Council that the reason for voiding Mr. Mowers’ building permit was because the nuisance was already ordered to be abated. Mayor Buboltz suggested that Mr. Mowers be given three weeks to reside and replace windows on his house. There being no further comments, the Mayor closed the hearing at 5:10 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council Meeting.
Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Anderson, who moved its adoption, to allow the property owner of 113 West Union Street West three weeks from this date, to replace windows and reside his house, with the condition he obtain a building permit and if he does not complete by the deadline, the Building Official is authorized to accept the lowest quote to side and paint the house at 113 Union Street West. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried without a dissenting vote. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Pursuant to notice having been published in the official newspaper that the City Council, this date, would hear public comment and give consideration to the proposed assessments for the street and utility improvements on Richwood Road, from Terry Street to Tower Road, Dan Street and Pelican Lane, Mayor Buboltz called the hearing to order at 5:15 P.M. After questions, Mayor Buboltz called for comments. Larry Leitheiser, 18504 County Highway 21, and Jeff Leighton, representing KDLM, 1340 Richwood Road, did not object to the assessments but rather the work done on their frontages. Mayor Buboltz suggested that City Administrator Louiseau and City Engineer Nansen meet with them at their properties to determine how problems on the frontages can be solved. There being no further objections, the Mayor closed the haring at 5:24 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council Meeting.
Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Aune, who moved its adoption, providing for the acceptance of the assessment roll for street and utility improvements on Richwood Road, from Terry Street to Tower Road, Dan Street and Pelican Lane, showing an assessable cost of $326,389.67, to be assessed in equal annual installments extending over a period fifteen (15) years at an interest rate of (6%) percent. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Tollefson. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Pursuant to a hearing notice being sent to the property owner of 1941 Long Bridge Road, the Mayor opened the hearing at 5:24 P.M., relative to the proposed adoption of assessments for abatement of nuisance charges at 1941 Long Bridge Road in the amount of $14,992.50. There were no written or oral comments and the Mayor then closed the hearing at 5:27 P.M.
Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Aune, who moved its adoption, providing for the acceptance of the assessment roll, for abatement of nuisance charges at 1941 Long Bridge Road, showing an assessable cost of $14,992.50, to be payable in one year at an interest rate of six percent per annum. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried without a dissenting vote. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Pursuant to notice having been published in the official newspaper that the City Council, this date, would hear public comment and give consideration to the proposed construction of street, sanitary sewer and watermain extensions to Long Lake Phase III (Longview Drive and Longview Lane), Mayor Buboltz called the hearing to order at 5:27 P.M. City Engineer Nansen reviewed the preliminary report advising that street sections will be replaced to accommodate the utility installations. He reviewed the following:
1) A majority of streets within the project area are considered local streets and will be designed to the typical five ton axle bearing capacity standard;
2) Due to the density and proximity of the housing adjacent to Longview Lane, the street will be constructed to a minimal twenty-two foot width;
3) Longview Drive will be constructed to a thirty-two foot width;
4) Longview Drive, between Long Lake Road and Airport Road, will be constructed to a heavier design capacity; and
5) All streets will remain rural section streets.
He went on to review the sanitary sewer and watermain improvements. Mr. Nansen estimated the total project cost would be about $2,127,000.00 and of that amount the City would pay $786,000.00. He advised that the estimated assessment for a 100 foot lot would be about $17,770.00 and a 150 foot lot would be $20,607.50. Mayor Buboltz then called for questions. Concerns were expressed about emergency vehicles being able to get through during construction and parking of resident’s cars in a secure place. Dean Eilertson, representing the Lakes Vineyard Church, inquired how the footage on the Church would be figured on this project. City Engineer Nansen suggested that they meet and figure the footage at a later date. Mayor Buboltz suggested that the City have regular weekly meetings once the project starts. The Mayor then called for comments on the project and Fran Johnson, 17186 Longview Drive, Dave Barsness, 17264 Longview Drive and Greg Holmes, 16814 Longview Drive spoke against their roads being widened. Mr. Barsness also asked the City Engineer to try to avoid slopes and Mr. Holmes spoke against having a street light placed in front of his house.
There being no further comments, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 6:20 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council Meeting.
Upon the recommendation of the Public Works Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Imholte, who moved its adoption, ordering street and utility improvements for Long Lake Phase III (Longview Drive and Longview Lane) and preparation of plans and specifications. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried without a dissenting. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor assured property owners that they will be invited to the meetings especially when the width of the streets are discussed.
Pursuant to notice having been published in the official newspaper that the City Council, this date, would hear public comment and give consideration to the proposed annexation of 8.41 acres at 19068 County Highway 21,/Detroit Township, the Mayor called the hearing to order at 6:22 P.M.. There being no oral or written comments, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 6:22 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council Meeting.
Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Tucker and carried, without a dissenting vote, introducing for its first reading an ordinance extending the corporate limits by annexing 8.41 acres at 19068 County Highway 21 to the City of Detroit Lakes.
Pursuant to notice having been published in the official newspaper that the Council would, at this present meeting, conduct a hearing for the purpose of hearing public comment on the transfer of the on-sale intoxicating liquor license and the Sunday on-sale intoxicating liquor license from D. Dahl’s Charhouse to Elizabeth M. Foster-Anderson dba The Detroit Club, 1218 Washington Avenue, for the period November 1, 2008, through December 31, 2008, the Mayor called the hearing to order at 6:27 P.M. There being no oral or written comments, the hearing was closed at 6:27 P.M. and the Council Meeting was reconvened.
Upon the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Brenk and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing the transfer of the D. Dahl’s Charhouse on-sale intoxicating liquor license and Sunday on-sale intoxicating liquor license to Elizabeth M. Foster-Anderson for the period November 1, 2008, through December 31, 2008, contingent upon receiving all the necessary documents.
Pursuant to notice having been published in the official newspaper and mailed to each of the known property owners that were benefited by the 2008 Sidewalk Repair/Replacement Project, Mayor Buboltz called the special assessment hearing to order at 6:24 P.M. There being no oral or written comments, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 6:24 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council Meeting.
Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Aune, who moved its adoption, providing for the acceptance of the assessment roll, as presented, for sidewalk repair/replacement for the Year 2008, showing an assessable cost of $39,502.06 to be assessed in equal annual installments extending over a period of five years at an interest rate of six percent per annum, except that assessments of $250.00 or less shall be payable in one year. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried without a dissenting vote. Mayor Buboltz declared the resolution adopted.
Pursuant to notice mailed to the known property owner that the City Council, this date, would hold a public hearing to hear comment on the proposed abatement of a nuisance created by the remaining accumulation of debris, i.e., broken windows, missing glass, brush in the front yard, a chair, bed frame, antenna, cardboard boxes, rugs, blankets, laundry baskets with clothing, table, shelving and tubs at 730 Mountain View Road, the Mayor called the hearing to order at 6:24 P.M. Building Official Mayfield advised the Council that none of the items have been removed and the property is vacant at this time. There being no further oral or written comments, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 6:24 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council Meeting.
Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Anderson, who moved its adoption, to abate the nuisance at 730 Mountain View Road and authorize the Building Official to obtain and accept the lowest quote to replace broken glass in windows and remove brush and debris at 730 Mountain View Road. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Aune. Alderman Zeman expressed his concern about the mold and the roof possibly caving in. Upon inquiry, Building Official Mayfield advised that the property was a rental but did not know if the property owner has a rental registration certificate. A motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, to amend the motion for the adoption of the resolution to include authorization to pull the rental registration certificate. Mayor Buboltz then called the question on the amended motion adopting the resolution and it carried unanimously.
Tera Guetter appeared before the Council and gave an update on the Pelican River Watershed District’s activities.
Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Tucker and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to enter into two Encroachment Agreements with Evans Development LLC, granting a perpetual permit to encroach on City property for travel of vehicles, parking of cars, trucks and other vehicles and for purposes of constructing, maintaining, repairing, and removing any improve-ments on the property.
Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Tollefson and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing the City to enter into a three-year Option Agreement with Evans Development, LLC, allowing the City to have the option to purchase the parcel of land located at the junction of McKinley Avenue and Highway 10.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Tucker authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to enter into a purchase agreements with Block 1, LLC (Dale Wilde), for purchase of 307, 309, 311 and 313 Front Street West and 812 Minnesota Avenue for the purpose of development of a parking lot on Front Street between Summit Avenue and Minnesota Avenue in the amount of $931,273.50, subject to the owner, Dale Wilde, providing the warranties and representations, including the following:
A. 1) Absence of hazardous waste;
2) Absence of asbestos, or similar toxic materials;
3) Absence of PCB’s; and
4) Absence and non-prior existence of underground storage tanks.
B. Title insurance policy be obtained on the property.
City Administrator Louiseau advised that Becker County has indicated that they will contribute $416,000.00 toward development of the parking lot if the City accepts the contribution as meeting the County’s parking requirements under the permits issued for construction of the Courthouse Addition. Mr. Louiseau advised that to pay for the City share of the sale, a Parking District will be created and the City will also reimburse itself by the sale of bonds. Alderman Hannon objected to the City buying the lots. Clayton Schott expressed his concern relative to if this proposal was cost effective. Alderman Imholte expressed his support of the RDG Plan but stressed that Becker County’s money should be used for the Gateway District parking improvements. Alderman Zeman spoke in favor of the purchase. Alderman Tucker reminded everyone they will need to vote for the Parking Assessment District later, if the motion to approve the purchase passes. Mayor Buboltz then called the question and the motion carried with two dissenting votes (Hannon and Imholte).
Mayor Buboltz informed the audience that the Community Development Committee turned the matter of an a proposed ordinance on unfinished construction over to the City Attorney and it will be discussed at CDC Meeting on November 6, 2008, at 3:30 P.M.
Pursuant to the recommendations of the Planning Commission which were submitted to the City Council and upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Tucker and carried, without a dissenting vote, denying the request for a variance allowing a 52’ setback for construction of an octagonal gazebo at 1167 South Shore Drive based on the fact that the owners currently have reasonable use of the property without the variance and the Commission was concerned about setting a precedent for other properties along Sucker Creek.
Pursuant to the recommendations of the Planning Commission which were submitted to the City Council, and upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Tucker and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a variance to George and Carol Dyrdahl allowing a 28% impervious surface coverage for a 20’ x 20’ addition to a home at 256 Shorewood Drive subject to the following conditions:
1) That the addition not exceed 20’ x 20’;
2) That the impervious surface coverage not exceed 28%
3) That the 10’ x 12’ shed be removed prior to construction of the addition;
4) That 440 square feet of driveway be removed prior to construction of the addition; and
5) That the owner obtain a Pelican Rive Watershed District Permit.
Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Tucker and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to enter into a Encroachment Agreement with Wayne and Beatrice Taylor allowing them to locate parking lot improvements at 855 Highway 10 East which will encroach upon the City’s easement.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Zeman and carried, without a dissenting vote, that building permits for the month of September, 2008, in the estimated construction value of $2,149,953.27, be issued pursuant to their applications accompanied by the required City fees and state surcharges, the issuance of such permits having been recommended by the Building Official and approved by the Community Development Committee.
Upon the recommendation of the Public Works Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Zeman, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for the Lori Avenue Bridge Replacement.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Public Works Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Zeman, who moved its adoption, ordering an update on the feasibility study for street and utility improvements on State Street, from Summit Avenue to Oak Grove Avenue. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried without a dissenting vote. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Upon the recommendation of the Public Works Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Zeman, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing the Mayor to send a letter in support of the Lake Country Scenic Byway applying for national designation.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Public Works Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Imholte, seconded by Alderman Zeman, to allow parking on both sides of Park Street. Alderman Heltemes expressed concern about public safety issues and Alderman Hannon spoke in opposition of the parking. After discussion, Mayor Buboltz called the question and the motion carried with two dissenting votes (Heltemes, Hannon).
Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Aune, who moved its adoption, declaring the total costs of the 2008 Street and Utility Improvement Project which includes
1) Minnesota Avenue, from West Lake Drive to Willow Street;
2) Langford Street, from Washington Avenue to Lincoln Avenue;
3) Lincoln Avenue, from North Shore Drive to Langford Street;
4) Lyndale Avenue, from North Shore Drive to Robert Street; and
5) Parkview Street, from Lyndale Avenue to Roosevelt Avenue,
to be $1,653,623.05 of which the City will pay $907,164.71 and $746,458.34 to be assessed against the benefited property and ordering the proposed assessments. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried without a dissenting vote. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Aune, who moved its adoption, setting a hearing for November 12, 2008, at 5:00 P.M. on proposed assessments for the 2008 Street and Utility Improvement Project. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried without a dissenting vote. Mayor Buboltz declared the resolution adopted.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Brenk and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the refund of an assessment on Parcel No. R49-1830-000 retroactive to January 1, 2008, relative to street and utility improvements at 720 Rossman Avenue completed in 2007. This refund would be made pending the homeowner meeting the requirements set out in the City’s program for senior citizens and retired disabled homeowners and completing the necessary documentation.
Pursuant to the request of the Detroit Lakes Youth Wrestling Organization and upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Zeman and carried, with one dissenting vote (Hannon), to approve the contribution of $5,000.00 from the Liquor Fund to cover the expense of street reconstruction for installation of sewer and water service to the new wrestling facility.
Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Aune, who moved its adoption, providing for the acceptance of the assessment roll for street and utility improvements to 16275 Long Lake Road, showing an assessable cost of $22,829.00, to be assessed in equal annual installments extending over a period of twenty (20) years at an interest rate of six percent per annum. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Zeman and carried without a dissenting vote. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Zeman and carried, without a dissenting vote, accepting the work and authorizing final payment, in the amount of $23,641.49, to Lakes Paving, Inc., for street and utility improvements on Jackson Avenue, from Trunk Highway 10 to Willow Street.
Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Aune, who moved its adoption, declaring the total cost of the Dutch Elm Control for the Summer of 2008 to be $1,021.93, to be assessed against benefited property owners, and ordering the preparation of proposed assessments. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Zeman and carried without a dissenting vote. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Aune, who moved its adoption, setting a special assessment hearing for 5:00 P.M., November 12, 2008, to give consideration to the special assessment roll for Dutch Elm Control for the Summer of 2008. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Zeman and carried without a dissenting vote. Mayor Buboltz declared the resolution adopted.
Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Aune, who moved its adoption, declaring the total cost of weed cutting for the Summer of 2008 to be assessed against the benefited property owner is $629.36 and ordering the preparation of proposed assessments. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Zeman and carried without a dissenting vote. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Aune, who moved its adoption, setting a special assessment hearing for 5:00 P.M., November 12, 2008, to give consideration to the special assessment roll for weed cutting for the Summer of 2008. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Zeman and carried without a dissenting vote. Mayor Buboltz declared the resolution adopted.
Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, accepting the work and approving the final payment, in the amount of $106,768.09, to Quam Construction Company, Inc., Willmar, for the 2007 Street and Utility Recon-struction of MSA Streets Project.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the plans and specifications and authorizing the calling for bids on a pumper truck for the Fire Department, such bids to be accepted November 12, 2008, at 8:30 A.M.
Upon the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Zeman and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the parade application submitted by the Senior High School Student Council for the Homecoming Parade held October 3, 2008.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Zeman and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing the attendance of Fire Chief Jeff Swanson to the State Fire Chief’s Conference in St. Cloud on October 15-18, 2008.
Pursuant to the request of the United Way of Detroit Lakes and upon the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Tollefson to donate $400.00 from the Liquor Fund to the United Way of Detroit Lakes. Alderman Hannon inquired as to if the United Way has ever presented their request before the Liquor Gambling/Gambling Control Committee. Alderman Anderson advised that the United Way would be more than happy to present their request before the Council. Mayor Buboltz then called the question and the motion carried with one dissenting vote (Hannon).
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Zeman and carried, without a dissenting vote, setting a hearing for November 12, 2008, at 5:00 P.M. to give consideration to the issuance of an on-sale wine license to the Chinese Dragon for one year beginning January 1, 2009.
Upon the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Zeman and carried, without a dissenting vote, setting a hearing for November 12, 2008, at 5:00 P.M. to give consideration to the issuance of club and Sunday liquor licenses to the VFW, American Legion and Eagles for one year beginning January 1, 2009.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Zeman and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses for the Clubhouse Hotel on September 13 and 27, 2008, at the Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center; September 20 and October 11, 2008, for weddings at the Pavilion and for parties at the Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center on October 4, 12 and 16, 2008.
Upon the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Zeman and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for the Sandbar II for a party at the Pavilion on September 26, 2008.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, to approve the Liquor Store Manager’s Report for the month of September, 2008.
Upon the recommendation of the Public Utilities Commission, a motion was made by Alderman Tollefson, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the purchase of electric service territory (141.74 acres in the Tower Road Industrial Park) from Ottertail Power, in the amount of $10,000.00.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Mayor, a motion was made by Alderman Tollefson, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, appointing Thomas Haggard to another five-year term on the Detroit Lakes Housing and Rehabilitation Authority Commission effective October 6, 2008.
Upon the recommendation of the Mayor, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, appointing Chris Bergen to a three-year term on the Detroit Lakes Planning Commission effective January 1, 2009.
Mayor Buboltz called a special City Council Meeting for November 6, 2008, at 5:00 P.M. to canvass the vote of the November 4, 2008, Municipal Election and rescheduled the regular Council Meeting to Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at 5:00 P.M. because the regular meeting date is Veteran’s Day.
A motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Zeman and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a cigarette license, for one year, to Central Market, pursuant to their application and $100.00 fee.
A motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Zeman and carried, without a dissenting vote, that the trial balance, submitted by Finance Officer Louis Guzek, showing the balance in the City treasury to be in the amount of $1,627,926.09 as of September 30, 2008, be accepted, approved and placed on file.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Aune, who moved its adoption, approving the payment of claims paid by proper authorization covering the period September 11, 2008, through October 14, 2008, in the amount of $4,469,668.68. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Zeman and carried without a dissenting vote. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Zeman and carried, without a dissenting vote, that the Animal Control Report, County Court Report for August, 2008, Chief of Police Reports, Fire Chief's Report, Liquor Store Manager's Report and parking violations report be approved and placed on file.
Upon Alderman Hannon’s inquiry the following items were discussed:
1) Committee members being consulted when committee times are changed;
2) Items not on agenda that are brought up at Committee meetings;
3) State Statute regarding shooting fire arms within 500 feet of a residence;
4) Placement of stop sign the intersection of Grant and Curry;
5) Status of light at Longview Lane and Airport Road; and
6) Revoking rental certificates.
There being no further business to conduct, by general consent, Mayor Buboltz adjourned the meeting (7:29 P.M.)
Respectfully submitted,
Lynne Krieger
Asst. City Administrator