Government/Minutes

Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

November 14, 2006

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, November 14, 2006, all members of the 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 Richard Grabow; Assistant City Administrator Lynne Krieger; Finance Officer Louis Guzek; Community Development Director Larry Remmen; Public Utilities Superintendent Curt Punt; Assistant Street Commissioner Terry Stiegel; City Engineer Gary Nansen; Police Chief Kelvin Keena; Building Official Cal Mayfield; Liquor Store Manager Bradley MacMaster and Fire Chief Jeffrey Swanson.

Aldermen: Anderson, Aune, Brenk, Hannon, Heltemes, Imholte, Tollefson and Tucker.

Absent: Alderman Zeman and Street Commissioner Roy Estes.

There being no corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular City Council Meeting held October 10, 2006; and the special meeting of the City Council held October 17, 2006, the Mayor declared that they would stand approved according to copies of the same sent to each member of the Council.

Mayor Buboltz welcomed the Weblos Group from Cub Scouts Pack 647 to the City Council Meeting.

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 street improvements on North Washington Avenue, from Homestead Street South, Mayor Buboltz closed the regular Council Meeting and called to order a hearing at 5:04 P.M. City Engineer Gary Nansen reviewed the project advising that the proposed improvements includes improving the existing gravel base street and curb and gutter, bituminous and storm sewer in the amount of $101,000.00 if which the City’s share is $49,040.00. There being no written or oral comments, Mayor Buboltz declared the hearing closed at 5:06 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council Meeting.

Upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Imholte, who moved its adoption, ordering the improvements and preparation of plans and specifications for street improvements on North Washington Avenue, from Homestead Street South. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried without a dissenting vote. Mayor Buboltz declared the resolution adopted.

Pursuant to notice having been published in the official newspaper that the City, this date, would hear public comment and give consideration to approving the amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for Redevelopment Project No. 8 and the amendment to the Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment District No. 8-15, Mayor Buboltz called the hearing to order at 5:07 P.M. Community Development Director Larry Remmen advised that if approved, these amendments will provide the developer of Pelican River Heights with $240,000.00 of tax increment financing assistance for construction of a approximately a 24-unit multifamily owner-occupied housing facility which will make the unit more affordable to home buyers. There being no oral or written comments, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 5:08 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, approving the amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for Redevelopment Project No. 8 and the amendment to the Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment District No. 8-15 (Pelican River Heights). The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Aune 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, this date, would hear public comment relative to a $200,000.00 loan to Team Industries Park Rapids, DL Expansion Project, Mayor Buboltz closed the regular meeting and called to order the hearing at 5:08 P.M. Community Development Director Larry Remmen advised that $200,000.00 Minnesota Investment Fund monies will be a grant to the Detroit Lakes Development Authority which in turn will be loaned to Team Industries for equipment purchases at 4 percent interest for four years and a public hearing during the implementation of the project is one of the program requirements. There being no oral or written comments, the Mayor closed the hearing at 5:10 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council Meeting.

Pursuant to notice having been published in the official newspaper and mailed to each of the known property owners that were benefited by the 2006 Sidewalk Repair/Replacement Project, Mayor Buboltz called the special assessment hearing to order at 5:10 P.M. City Administrator Grabow briefly reviewed the assessments. There being no oral or written comments, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 5:10 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council Meeting.

Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Imholte, who moved its adoption, providing for the acceptance of the assessment roll, as presented, for sidewalk repair/replacement for the Year 2006, showing an assessable cost of $27,770.71 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 Hannon and carried without a dissenting vote. Mayor Buboltz declared the resolution adopted.

Pursuant to notice having been published in the official newspaper and mailed to each of the known property owners that were benefited by the 2006 Dutch Elm Disease Control Project, Mayor Buboltz called the special assessment hearing to order at 5:11 P.M. City Administrator Grabow briefly reviewed the assessments. There being no oral or written comments, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 5:12 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council Meeting.

Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Brenk, who moved its adoption, providing for the acceptance of the assessment roll, as presented, for the 2006 Dutch Elm Disease Control Project, showing an assessable cost of $1,352.47 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 Heltemes and carried without a dissenting vote. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.

Pursuant to notice having been published in the official newspaper and mailed to each of the known property owners that were benefited by the 2006 Weed Cutting Project, Mayor Buboltz called the special assessment hearing to order at 5:12 P.M. City Administrator Richard Grabow briefly reviewed the assessments. There being no oral or written comments, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 5:12 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council Meeting.

Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Brenk, who moved its adoption, providing for the acceptance of the assessment roll, as presented, for the 2006 Weed Cutting Project, showing an assessable cost of $100.00 such assessments 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 Hannon and carried without a dissenting vote. Mayor Buboltz declared the resolution adopted.

Pursuant to notice having been published in the official newspaper that the Council would, at this meeting, conduct a hearing for the purpose of hearing public comment on the issuance of Sunday and club liquor licenses to the VFW, American Legion and Eagles for one year beginning January 1, 2007, Mayor Buboltz called the hearing to order at 5:13 P.M. There being no written or oral comments, the hearing was closed at 5:13 P.M. and the regular Council Meeting was reconvened.

Upon the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing the issuance of Sunday and club liquor licenses to the VFW, American Legion and Eagles for one year beginning January 1, 2007.

Pursuant to notice having been published in the official newspaper that the Council would, at this meeting, conduct a hearing for the purpose of hearing public comment on the issuance of an on-sale wine license to the Chinese Dragon of Detroit Lakes for a one year period beginning January 1, 2007, Mayor Buboltz called the hearing to order at 5:14 P.M. There being no oral or written comments, the hearing was closed at 5:14 P.M. and the regular Council Meeting was reconvened.

Upon the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing the issuance of an on-sale wine license to the Chinese Dragon of Detroit Lakes for one year beginning January 1, 2007.

Mayor Buboltz called to order a hearing at 5:15 P.M. to consider the matter of a reported nuisance at 415 Oak Street created by a pile of car parts, car hood and drive shaft between the garages and the storage shed. Building Official Calvin Mayfield advised the Council that this property had been cleaned up. The Mayor closed the hearing at 5:15 P.M. No action was taken.

Mark Greenig, Community Education/Recreation Director, appeared before the Council and reviewed the 2006 Detroit Lakes Summer Recreation Final Report and outlined recommendations for the Recreation Program for 2007.

Terry Heaton from Springstead, Inc. reviewed the proposals that were received for the purchase of the City’s $4,830,000.00 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2006A. Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Brenk, who moved its adoption, awarding the sale of $4,830,000.00 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2006A, to Piper, Jaffray Companies, in the amount of $4,849,700.25, at a net interest rate of 3.95% interest. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Anderson. Ms. Heaton also informed the Council that a high credit rating of A2 Rating was assigned to the City and summarized the report. Mayor Buboltz then called the question and the resolution was adopted.

Upon Mayor Buboltz’s request, Scott Walz, Meadowland Surveying, representing Patrick Onstad, developer of the River Hills RV Park, reviewed proposed design changes to their development. Community Development Director Larry Remmen then presented the following as his recommendations for findings by the City Council as to the proposed design changes presented by Mr. Walz:

1) The owner purposes to reduce the height of a retaining wall at River Hills RV Park to four feet or less and to reduce the height of additional walls to four feet or less with vegetation screening of the walls.

2) The owner proposes to reduce the road elevation and site elevation by about two feet in the vicinity of six unit sites in the area of the proposed retaining wall.

3) The owner proposes to move the road and six unit sites in question southerly about 20 to 30 feet.

4) A building permit is not required for a wall no more than four feet high.

5) The proposed four foot high wall, excavation and moving the road and six unit sites approximately 20 to 30 feet south, in generally the same location as shown on the approved PUD is in compliance with the PUD and does not represent a substantial change to the project.

6) The wall will have very little visual or aesthetic impact.

Mr. Remmen informed the Council and audience that a letter, was received from Henry VanOffelen, Natural Resource Specialist with Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy stressing that the four foot wall is a substantial change to the project and a new EAW is required. Patrick Kenney, Attorney representing Lakeview Township, spoke in favor of requiring an EAW and expressed concern about the City not having a signed protective easement from Mr. Onstad. Mayor Buboltz noted that before a final plat is signed, the developer must deliver the signed protective easement to the Pelican River Watershed. Helen Larson, Lake Melissa and Sally Lake Association, spoke in favor of requiring a EAW and asked that Mr. Henry ValOffelen’s letter be read into the record. Community Development Director Larry Remmen read the letter in its entirety (copy which is attached to the minutes). Patrick Onstad, developer of the project, spoke in favor of the design changes and did not feel a EAW should be required.

Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Aune, who moved the adoption:

1) That the Council accepts and adopts the proposed findings presented by Community Development Director Larry Remmen as set forth above;

2) That the Council finds that the proposed change to the River Hills RV Park Road as presented on November 8, 2006, complies with the approved PUD;

3) That the Council finds that the proposed changes, presented to it on November 8, 2006, do not represent a substantial change in the Project for which the Council previously issued its negative EAW declaration and further finds that the changes do not have potential for significant adverse environmental effects;

4) That the Council approves the proposed Project changes presented to the Council on November 8, 2006; and

5) Based upon the proposed Project changes, presented to and approved by the Council, as described above, the Council rescinds its October 17, 2006, resolution requiring preparation of a new EAW for the Project.

The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Brenk.

Alderman Tucker asked several questions and then spoke in favor of approving the plans and rescinding the requirement for a new EAW. Alderman Hannon expressed concern about setting a precedent and spoke in opposition to the revised plan design. Mayor Buboltz then called the question and the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Tucker, Tollefson, Anderson, Brenk, Aune; Nayes: Heltemes, Hannon and Imholte. Mayor Buboltz declared the resolution adopted.

Pursuant to the request of Dan Holzgrove and the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Brenk and carried, with one abstention (Imholte), to direct City staff to make corrective actions up to $18,000.00 to the lot located at the corner of Ox Cart Trail and East Shore Drive using City equipment to make the lot buildable for Mr. Holzgrove.

Upon the request of Lakes Area Young Life and the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Imholte, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the use of various City streets the City Park and water in front of Pavilion for their 4^th Annual Triathlon August 18, 2007.

1) That a 10 foot wide utility easement be provided along the west side of both lots; and

2) That the owner provides a letter or resolution from the Township stating the Township accepts a dead end road to serve this plat.

Pursuant to the recommendations of the Planning Commission which were submitted to the City Council and the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, introducing an ordinance rezoning 1616 and 1642 Highway 10 East from “R-2” One and Two Family Residential District to “B-3” Auto Oriented Business District (TS Recreational) for its first reading.

Pursuant to the recommendations of the Planning Commission which were submitted to the City Council and the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Brenk and carried, without a dissenting vote, introducing, for its first reading, an ordinance rezoning the Highway 10 Redevelopment Area from its current “I-1” Light Industrial District and “B-2” General Business District and “B-3” Auto Oriented Business District to “B-1” Central Business District.

Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Aune, who moved its adoption, approving the feasibility report for water and sewer at 25130 and 15857 U.S. Highway 59 South. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Brenk and carried without a dissenting vote. Mayor Buboltz declared the resolution adopted.

Pursuant to the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Tucker, introducing, for its first reading, an ordinance adding Chapter 1002A, Building Maintenance Code, to the City Code. Alderman Heltemes spoke in favor of the ordinance and Alderman Tucker and Building Official Cal Mayfield expressed concerns about enforcement of the Ordinance. Mayor Buboltz then called the question and the motion carried.

Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, introducing, for its first reading, an ordinance amending Section 24 of the Zoning Ordinance banning advertising signs (billboards) along the Lake Country Scenic Byway (Highway 34).

After City Engineer Gary Nansen review the proposed 2007 Street and Utility Reconstruction Project and upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Hannon, who moved its adoption, accepting the preliminary report and authorizing the Mayor to set hearings for the 2007 Street and Utility Reconstruction Project. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Imholte and carried without a dissenting vote. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.

Upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Imholte and carried, without a dissenting vote, introducing for its second reading and adoption, Ordinance No. 301, an ordinance regarding potentially dangerous and dangerous dogs.

Pursuant to the Street and Park Committee and Park Board’s recommendation, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, appropriating and budgeting from the Park Dedication Fund $5,000.00 for a shelter concession area at the Washington Ball Park.

Pursuant to the request of Marty and Mary Solmon and upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, denying their request for security lighting on a storm water pond that they use for a skating rink.

Upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Imholte, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving Change Order No. 1 to the Lakes Paving, Inc. Contract for Long Lake Road, Phase II, Ridgewood Estates Utility Improvements, extending the Contract to June 1, 2007.

Pursuant to the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Brenk, who moved its adoption, declaring the total cost of the 2005/2005 Utility Improvements to St. Clair Office Park Project to be $3,415.00 which is to be assessed against the benefited property owners, ordering the preparation of proposed assessments and setting a special assessment hearing for December 12, 2006, at 5:00 P.M. to give consideration to the assessment roll. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Imholte and carried without a dissenting vote. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.

Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving an appropriation from the Permanent Improvement Fund, in the amount of $6,615.00, for additional costs to install a signal system at Highway 10 and Airport Road.

Pursuant to the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Brenk, who moved its adoption, authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator, on behalf of the City, to enter into Municipal Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation relative to T.H. 10 Relocation Project in Detroit Lakes S.P. 0302-47 T.H. 10. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Hannon 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 Brenk, who moved its adoption, establishing a joint policy for early retirement incentives for all City employees between the City Council and the Public Utilities Commission. 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 the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Brenk, who moved its adoption, providing for the acceptance of the assessment roll, as presented, for extension of water and sewer on Thomas Avenue (Parcel #49-1843-001), showing an assessable cost of $7,500.00, such assessments to be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of ten years, the first of the installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in January, 2007, and shall bear interest at the rate of six percent per annum from January 1, 2006. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Anderson 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 Brenk, who moved its adoption, providing for the acceptance of the assessment roll, as presented, for extension of water and sewer at 506 Reynolds (Parcel #49-0402-000), showing an assessable cost of $7,500.00, such assessments to be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of ten years, the first of the installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in January, 2007, and shall bear interest at the rate of six percent per annum from January 1, 2006. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Imholte and carried without a dissenting vote. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.

Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Hannon, who moved its adoption, setting a hearing on assessment for unpaid water, sewer and storm water charges for December 12, 2006, at 5:00 P.M. 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 Hannon, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, accepting the work and authorizing final payment to Sellin Bros., Inc., in the amount of $22,164.14 for the 2005 Street and Utility Improvements – Long Lake Road Phase I, Brainard Village.

Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Anderson, and carried, with one dissenting vote, appropriating $2,000.00 from the Permanent Improvement Fund to pay for additional costs for materials for the installation of the street light at the Ox Cart Trail and Highway 10 intersection. Alderman Brenk advised that the Public Utilities Commission approved $1,000.00 also.

Pursuant to the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Imholte and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving specifications and authorizing calling for bids for a 2006 one ton fire truck, such bids to be opened December 11, 2006, at 4:30 P.M.

Pursuant to the request of the Becker County Food Pantry and the recom-mendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing the Police Department and Street Department to provide services to the Canadian Pacific Railway’s Holiday Train on December 14, 2006.

Upon the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, Upon the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving issuance of a permit for a parade and street closing for the Santa’s Grand Parade on November 27, 2006.

Upon the recommendation of the Liquor Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Brenk and carried approving a contribution of $100.00 from the Liquor Fund for the Detroit Lakes Festival of Birds for their festival on May 17-20, 2007.

Upon the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, setting a hearing for 5:00 P.M., December 12, 2006, in the Council Chambers for the purpose of considering the issuance of on and off-sale 3.2 malt liquor licenses and on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses for one year beginning January 1, 2007.

Pursuant to the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses for the Holiday Inn for October 26, November 3, December 1 and December 2, 2006, at the Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center, pursuant to their application and $50.00/license fee.

Upon the recommendation of the Public Utilities Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Tollefson, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving Exhibit C, Revision 3, of the Detroit Lakes Power Supply Contract with Western Area Power Administration.

Pursuant to the recommendation of the Public Utilities Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Tollefson, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving an Addendum to the Utility Service Agreement with WE Fest modifying the sewer system pumping rate.

Upon the recommendation of the Mayor, a motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Imholte and carried, without a dissenting vote, re-appointing Matt Hedstrom to Detroit Lakes Housing and Rehabilitation Authority Commission for a five-year term effective October 6, 2006.

Pursuant to the recommendation of the Mayor a motion was made by Alderman

Brenk, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, re-appointing Rhoda Hooper to the Lake Agassiz Regional Library Board for a three year term effective January 1, 2007.

A motion was made by Alderman Imholte, seconded by Alderman Brenk and carried, without a dissenting vote, accepting Lori Thompson’s resignation from the Park Board and directing City staff to send a letter of appreciation for her service.

Pursuant to the resignation of Lori Thompson and upon the recommendation of the Mayor, a motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Imholte and carried, without a dissenting vote, appointing Dan Josephson to the Park Baord to fill the unexpired term of Lori Thompson which will expire February 28, 2009.

The returns of the judges on the votes cast at the regular City Election held November 7, 2006, were reviewed and canvassed as required by law, and found to be correct. The following resolution was introduced by Alderman Anderson, who moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION2006-

IN THE MATTER OF CANVASSING THE VOTES CAST AT THE CITY

ELECTION HELD NOVEMBER 7, 2006

WHEREAS, the returns made to the City Administrator of the City of Detroit Lakes, by the duly appointed judges of the City Election held November 7, 2006, show the votes cast at the election to be as follows:

First Ward Second Ward Third Ward

Total Votes Cast Prec, I Prec. I Prec. I Total

Alderman at Large

(4-Year Term)

Matt Brenk 418 686 685 1789

Bob Renney 212 207 208 627

Beatrice Tessman 183 166 184 533

Walt Tollefson 424 638 638 1700

Alderman First Ward

(4-Year Term)

Leonard Heltemes 656 656

Alderman Second Ward

(4-Year Term)

David Aune 889 889

Alderman Third Ward

(4-Year Term)

G.L. Tucker 894 894

and;

WHEREAS, after canvassing the returns made by the Judges of said City Election, the Council found that the above report is correct, noting the following write-in votes were: Alderman at Large: Justin Riley (1), Tyler Slinger (2), Scott Mehlaff (1), Steve Lund (1), Mary Otto (1), Christopher Beck (1), Eric Score (1), Jeff Grabow (1) and Tom Thompson (1); Alderman First Ward: Andy Lia (1) and Otto Swonger (1) ; Alderman Second Ward: Greg Beck (1), Walt Tollefson (1), David Pratt (1), George Peters (1) and Don Beaton (1); Alderman Third Ward: Nancy Henke (1), Paul Renner (1) and Jim Bruflodt (1).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED By the Council of the City of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, that the following named persons received a plurality of all votes cast for the offices opposite their respective name for terms as indicated, beginning January 1, 2007, pursuant to Section 4.06 of the Amended Home Rule Charter of the City of Detroit Lakes:

OFFICE ELECTED OFFICIAL TERM

Alderman At Large Matt Brenk 4-Year Term

Walt Tollefson 4-Year Term

Alderman, First Ward Leonard Heltemes 4-Year Term

Alderman, Second Ward David Aune 4-Year Term

Alderman, Third Ward G.L. Tucker 4-Year Term

The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried without a dissenting vote. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.

Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Heltemes 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 $1,612,293.53 as of October 31, 2006, be accepted, approved and placed on file.

Pursuant to the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Hannon, who moved its adoption, approving the payment of claims paid by proper authorization covering the period October 11, 2006, through November 14, 2006, in the amount of $2,820,966.03. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried without a dissenting vote. The Vice Mayor declared the resolution adopted.

The motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, that the Chief of Police Reports, County Court Report for September, 2006, Fire Chief’s Reports, Liquor Store Manager’s Report, parking violations report and Animal Control Report be approved and placed on file.

There being no further business to conduct, by general consent, the Mayor adjourned the meeting. (6:45 P.M.)

Respectfully submitted,

Lynne Krieger

Asst. City Administrator