Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
December 9, 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, December 9, 2009, 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; City Engineer Gary Nansen; Police Chief Kelvin Keena; Public Works Director Bradley Green; Building Official Calvin Mayfield; Liquor Store Manager Brad MacMaster and Fire Chief Jeffrey Swanson.
Aldermen: Anderson, Aune, Brenk, Hannon, Heltemes, Imholte, Tollefson, Tucker and Zeman.
Absent: Public Utilities Superintendent Curt Punt.
There being no corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular Council Meeting held November 12, 2008, the Mayor declared that they would stand approved according to copies of same sent to each member of the Council.
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 proposed assessments for the street and utility improvements on North Tower Road, Mayor Buboltz called to order the hearing at 5:00 P.M. City Engineer Gary Nansen summarized the project advising that the improvements consisted of sanitary sewer, watermain and roadway reconstruction. Mr. Nansen further explained that a portion of the affected property is not currently in the City and these assessments will be deferred until such time as the property is annexed and/or developed. Tom Mack, 26430 Tower Road, expressed his concern about the two rows of trees not being enough to meet the 50 foot buffer between the electric utility work center and the residential area and also asked if the light on the north side of the utility building could be changed so it does not shine in his kitchen. The Mayor requested that Public Utilities Superintendent Curt Punt and Electric Distribution Supervisor Roger Moltzan take a look at these items. There being no written or oral comments, the Mayor closed the hearing at 5:05 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council Meeting.
Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Anderson, who moved its adoption, providing for acceptance of the assessment roll for improvements to North Tower Road, from Richwood Road West to the electric utility work center, showing an assessable cost of $87,407.42., of which $391,819.86 is deferred until connection to City sewer and water and/or annexation takes place. The assessments are to be assessed in equal annual installments extending over a period of twenty years at an interest rate of six (6%) percent per annum. 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 mailed to each of the known property owners that had unpaid, water, sewer and storm sewer charges, Mayor Buboltz called the hearing to order at 5:05 P.M. City Administrator Robert Louiseau briefly reviewed the proposed assessments. There being no oral or written comments, the Mayor closed the hearing at 5:06 P.M. and reconvened the regular City Council Meeting.
Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Anderson, who moved its adoption, providing for the acceptance of the assessment roll, as presented, for unpaid water, sewer and storm water charges. The cost of such assessments is $981.46 and such assessments are 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 Imholte and carried without a dissenting vote. The Mayor 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 2008 nuisance abatement charges for 113 West Union (Parcel No. 49-2049-000), Mayor Buboltz called the hearing to order at 5:06 P.M. Building Official Calvin Mayfield advised the debris was cleaned up and the bill was paid by the City. Upon inquiry from the Mayor, Assistant City Administrator advised that the bill was $477.00 and $100.00 for an administrative fee. Alderman Zeman stressed that he would like to see the Citywide Clean-up Program start again. There being no further 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 Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Brenk, who moved its adoption, providing for the acceptance of the assessment roll, as presented, for unpaid 2008 abatement of nuisance charges at 113 West Union (Parcel No. 49-2049-000), in the amount of $577.00, such assessments are 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 Tucker 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, at this present meeting would conduct a public hearing to receive comment on the issuance of on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses and Sunday on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses to The Detroit Club, Northside Bar and Café, The Fireside, Shorewood Pub, Lakeside Tavern, Voyageur Lanes, The Sandbar II, Zorbaz at the Beach, Speak Easy, The Clubhouse Hotel, The Beach Front Grill and Bar, The Bridge, The Avenue and The Lodge on Lake Detroit for one year beginning January 1, 2009, the Mayor called the hearing to order at 5:08 P.M. 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 Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Zeman and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing the issuance of on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses and Sunday on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses to the Northside Bar and Café, The Detroit Club, The Fireside, Shorewood Pub, Lakeside Tavern, Voyageur Lanes, The Sandbar II, Zorbaz at the Beach, Speak Easy, The Clubhouse Hotel, The Bridge, The Beach Front Grill and Bar, The Avenue and The Lodge on Lake Detroit for one year beginning January 1, 2009, contingent upon receiving all the required documents.
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 issuance of on and off-sale 3.2 malt liquor licenses for one year beginning January 1, 2009, Mayor Buboltz called the hearing to order at 5:09 P.M. There being no written or oral comments, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 5:09 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council meeting.
Upon the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Zeman and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing the issuance of the following on and off-sale 3.2 malt liquor licenses for one year beginning January 1, 2009, contingent upon receiving the required documents:
On-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor Off-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor
Godfather’s Pizza Northside Bar and Café
Pizza Hut Zorbaz at the Beach
Chinese Dragon of Detroit Lakes Shorewood Pub
China Buffet
Hunan Spring Buffet
Off-Sale 3.2/Grocery
WalMart
Central Market
Petro Plus
North Shore Travel Plaza
County 22 General Store
Holiday Stationstore #72
Big Daddy’s Quick Stop
Casey’s General Store
Pamida
Mayor Buboltz called to order a hearing at 5:09 P.M. to consider the matter of a reported nuisance at 1301 Lincoln Avenue. Building Official Calvin Mayfield reported that the brush and dumpster have not been removed as of this date. He further advised that the property owner said he will remove the dumpster. There being no further 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 Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Tucker and carried, without a dissenting vote, that the City Council finds that a nuisance exists in violation of City Code Chapter 901 at the property location set forth above due to the accumulation of brush and a garbage dumpster, that the nuisance was not cleaned up by the property owner after notice and order to do so duly given by the City; that the City shall abate the nuisance by removing the brush and if the dumpster is not removed within two weeks, the City will also remove it.
Steve Skoog and Sandy Gunderson from Becker County appeared before the Council relative to recycling efforts to increase recycling throughout Becker County. Mr. Skoog requested ideas from the City Council and staff on how to increase recycling. Alderman Heltemes expressed interest in organizing the Environmental Committee again. Mayor Buboltz advised that the Council will be reviewing the City’s Solid Waste Hauler’s Ordinance to see what recycling requirements are listed relative to the hauler’s providing recycling services. Upon the inquiry of Alderman Tucker, Mr. Skoog advised that the City of Detroit Lakes is the only City requiring their hauler’s to provide recycling pickup services. Alderman Imholte informed the Council that the Public Works Committee asked that Alderman Heltemes and Public Works Director Brad Green to be the liaisons with Becker County relative to increasing and developing new recycling ideas.
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 Brenk, seconded by Alderman Tollefson and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the preliminary plat at 1143/1155 Highway 10 East (Lakeside Hospitality Limited Partnership) subject to the following conditions:
1) That the plat be named;
2) That the boundary line be corrected to exclude part of the right-of-way of North Shore Drive that is not part of the plat;
3) That the area along the north and west edge of the plat , subject to the MnDOT right-of-way easement, be dedicated as a public road;
4) That the area on the east end of Lot 2 be subject to the MnDOT easement being dedicated for public park purposes; and
5) That the plat size, lot size and impervious surface coverage for each lot be recalculated.
Upon the request of Alderman Imholte, the condition that no impervious surface variances be approved was added to the conditions.
Upon 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 Brenk, seconded by Alderman Tollefson and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the preliminary plat of South 10 Commercial Development at Rew Lane and Highway 10 East subject to the following:
1) That the road right-of-way be dedicated as shown on the plat;
2) That the owner provide evidence of commercial zoning approval from Becker County;
3) That any required utility easements be dedicated on the plat;
4) That a 10-foot wide trail easement be provided between Highway 10 and the proposed road easement on the plat or alternatively that another trail easement acceptable to the City be provided;
5) That the owner provide a letter of approval from Burlington Township for the proposed road; and
6) That the owner provide the City of Detroit Lakes with a letter from MnDOT approving the frontage road and its connection to the existing access.
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 Brenk, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, introducing for its first reading, an ordinance rezoning 1339 Pelican Lane (Lakes Crisis and Resource Center) from “R-2” One and Two Family Residence District to “R-3A” Limited Multi-Family Residence District.
Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, introducing for its seconded reading and adoption, Ordinance No. 327, an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance relative to non-conforming uses and structures.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Zeman, accepting and approving the Business Corridor Redevelopment Plan for the City of Detroit Lakes. Community Development Director Larry Remmen briefly summarized the Plan which presents market information relative to Detroit Lakes, lists proposed projects and potential space needs. Mr. Remmen further added that the Plan shows seven different project areas, including the crescent which is the area that was vacated due to the Highway 10 Project. There being no further comments, Mayor Buboltz then called the question and the motion carried unanimously.
Alderman Brenk informed the Council that the recommendations of the Development Authority and Community Development Committee was to accept the Conference Center Feasibility Study but not move forward at this time with any efforts to construct a Conference Center. A motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Anderson to accept the Conference Center Feasibility Study and place it on file. Alderman Imholte, after summarizing his reasons, requested that the Council ask the Development Authority to actively pursue the request for a proposal for a Conference Center to be paid for with a local option sales tax which would also provide funding for local businesses to improve their buildings around town, provide the funds for infrastructure redevelopment that the City will have and also to pursue and complete projects that are mentioned in the RBG Plan. Mayor Buboltz then called the question and the motion carried with one dissenting vote (Imholte). Mayor Buboltz spoke in favor of a Conference Center and supported Alderman Imholte’s remarks.
Upon the recommendation of the Community Center, a motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Zeman and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the execution of a lease agreement with the Chamber of Commerce for placement of their sign on the area where Main Street was vacated.
Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, that building permits for the month of November, 2008, in the estimated construction value of $466,627.00, 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.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Public Works Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Zeman, who moved its adoption, accepting the updated feasibility report and setting a public hearing for 5:00 P.M., December 9, 2008, on the proposed improvements to 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 Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, to authorize the City Engineer to prepare a preliminary engineering report on utilities for north Washington Avenue.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Public Works Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Zeman, seconded by Alderman Heltemes, authorizing the placement of a street light at the corner of Long View Drive and Airport Road. Upon the inquiry of Alderman Tucker, City Administrator Louiseau advised that the cost for placement of the light was $563.00. Mayor Buboltz then called the question and the motion carried unanimously.
Pursuant to the request of Becker County and upon the recommendation of the Public Works Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Imholte, seconded by Alderman Heltemes, approving their request to use the trail at the East end of the bike/pedestrian path along the Overlook’s east rain garden by Lodge on the Lake for snowmobilers for one year, such area to be used for the access to be designated by City staff, and subject to the following six conditions:
1) Proper signage and snow fence to keep machines on designated area only;
2) The asphalt trail be covered with material to protect it from damage;
3) Trail be monitored and protection material kept adequate;
4) Becker County will be responsible for costs of any repair caused by operation of trail;
5) City reserved the right to withdraw from this agreement at anytime; and
6) The agreement will need to be reviewed each year.
Public Works Brad Green advised the Council that the Public Works Committee discussed on what location the trail should access from the lake and concerns were expressed relative to damage to the lakeshore by the Overlook. Mr. Green requested overall approval of Becker County’s request and advised that he, Chip Loehmeyer, Becker County Trails, and Tera Guetter from the Pelican River Watershed District will be meeting relative to what the best area would be for the access off the lake. Alderman Hannon informed the Council that he cannot support the motion until the area for the access has been designated and suggested that they should use the boat launch as the access. Alderman Heltemes expressed agreement with Alderman Hannon. Alderman Tucker agreed with Aldermen Heltemes and Hannon’s comments but did not want to delay approving the motion. Alderman Imholte advised that there are no plantings in the requested area yet and he would trust the City staff and Becker County to decide where the best location would be for the access and therefore supports the motion. Alderman Zeman expressed his concern about damaging the shoreline and rain garden and suggested a temporary access could be used until the best location is decided. A motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Heltemes to table action on the motion until the December 18, 2008, Council Meeting. The motion failed. Mayor Buboltz then called the question on the first motion, and the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Anderson, Aune, Brenk, Imholte, Tollefson and Tucker; Nayes: Hannon, Heltemes and Zeman.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Public Works Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Imholte, who moved its adoption, authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to enter into a Minnesota Department of Public Safety Lease Agreement PS0263 allowing them to lease an area of land on North Street West, between Oak Grove Avenue and Summit Avenue, for motorcycle skill testing. 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 request of St Mary’s Innovis Health and upon the recommendation of the Public Works Director Green and Public Works Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Imholte, seconded by Alderman Brenk and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the existing temporary “Innovis Visitor Parking Only” on Lincoln Avenue between Oak and Park Streets in front of the Oak Crossing Nursing Home become permanent and denied their request for additional limited parking along Lincoln Avenue.
Upon the recommendation of the Public Works Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Imholte, seconded by Alderman Brenk and carried, without a dissenting vote, accepting the updated feasibility report for the expansion of the North Industrial Park.
City Engineer Gary Nansen gave a brief report on infrastructure costs for the Redevelopment Downtown Crescent Area.
Upon the recommendation of the Public Works Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a one day transient merchant’s license for T.A.P. Enterprises, Fremont, NE, allowing them to sell tools and merchandise at the Armory on January 5, 2009.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Public Works Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of fertilizer licenses to Peplawn, Inc., Pro-Lawn, R-U Ready Lawn Care and Luxury Landscaping Care for 2009.
Upon the recommendation of the Public Works Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a solid waste hauler’s license for Minnekota Recycling for 2009.
Finance Officer Louis Guzek summarized the proposed tax levy and City budget information informing the Council and audience that the general gross property tax levy for 2008, collectible in 2009, is $2,704.656.00, an increase of $128,000.00 from 2008 or a 4.96% increase in the tax levy. He further advised that the City had a 6.7% growth so the tax rate is going down 1.31%. City Administrator Louiseau advised that the City is not adding any new programs or personnel in the 2009 Budget. Finance Officer Guzek reviewed the City’s 2009 Budget. Tables were also shown comparing the City’s tax capacity to other cities of similar size. Upon the recommendation of the Budget Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Anderson, who moved its adoption, approving the final 2008 tax levy, collectible in 2009, in the following amounts:
General Fund $1,787,487
Library Fund 246,069
Airport Fund 28,500
Equipment/Building Fund 306,600
Development Authority Fund 97,000
Permanent Improvement Fund 183,000
1999 Fire Hall Bonds 56,000
Total $2,704,656
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 the recommendation of the Budget Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Imholte, who moved its adoption, providing for the adoption of the final City of Detroit Lakes Budget for calendar year 2009 in the following amounts:
General Fund $5,032,989
Special Revenue Funds 1,764,418
Debt Service Funds 622,623
Special Assessment Funds 1,549,932
Liquor Fund 4,564,510
Total $13,534,472
The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Aune 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 Hannon, who moved its adoption, designating the Detroit Lakes Tribune and Becker County Record as the official newspapers for 2009, and setting a publication date of Sunday and Wednesday of each week. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Aune and carried without a dissenting vote. Mayor Buboltz declared the resolution adopted.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Hannon, who moved its adoption, designating Bremer Bank and Trust, First Security Bank and Trust, American National Bank of Minnesota, Gardner Finance Services, Edward Jones, Wells Fargo Bank Mn., Wells Fargo Investment Services, Midwest Bank, Raymond James Finance Services and the League of Minnesota Cities 4M Fund as depositories for City funds for the Year 2009. 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.
Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Hannon, who moved its adoption, approving miscellaneous purchases from D.L. Newspapers and Swanson’s Repair for 2009. 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 the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing Council to attend the Board of Appeal and Equalization Training in Park Rapids on December 10, 2008.
Alderman Aune, Chairman of the Public Safety Committee, advised that several meetings have been held relative to a Honeywell Instant Alert Plus System. Upon the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Hannon, authorizing the purchase of the Honeywell Instant Alert Plus System in the amount of $17,800.00. Upon the request of the Mayor, Police Chief Kelvin Keena advised that alert system is software that will allow the City to send messages or alerts via electronics (cell phone, computers, home phones, etc.) to all City residents who are signed up for the alert system. City Administrator Louiseau advised that the City is proposing to share this cost with surrounding townships that are within the City’s Fire Districts. Mayor Buboltz then called the question and the motion carried unanimously.
Upon the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the Township Fire Contracts with Detroit, Erie and Lakeview Townships for the period January 1, 2009, through December 31, 2011.
Pursuant to Police Chief Keena obtaining quotes for a 2009 Ford squad car, the following quotes were received from the State Contract:
Detroit Lakes Ford-Chrysler- $25,127.52
Crown Victoria – Police Interceptor
P71 with 68p pre-wire package
Elk River Ford-Dodge-Jeep $23,670.36
Crown Victoria – Police Interceptor
P71 with 68p pre-wire package
Upon the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, accepting the quote of Elk River Ford, in the amount of $23,670.36 from the State Bid for a 2009 Ford squad car.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Imholte and carried, without a dissenting vote, introducing for its second reading and adoption, Ordinance No. 328 adopting a local fire service fee collection process.
Upon the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a pawnbroker’s license for Lakes Sport Shop for 2009.
Alderman Heltemes advised that the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee did not have a recommendation on the new liquor store sign. After discussion, a motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Tollefson, authorizing the City to purchase a sign to be placed perpendicular to east-west traffic on the service road. Discussion was held on redoing the sign on the Lakes Liquor Building. Alderman Zeman advised that when meeting with the representative from Cook Signs, it was recommended that the sign on the building be redone first and suggested that the Council should approve both signs. Alderman Brenk asked if both signs can be moved if the liquor store is relocated. After Alderman Tucker spoke in favor of having a scripted sign, discussion followed. Alderman Imholte spoke in favor of doing both signs. A motion was made by Alderman Imholte, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, to amend the motion to authorize the update of the sign on the Lakes Liquor building and purchase a sign to be placed on the service road, size to be determined by City staff but must comply with the City’s sign ordinance. Mayor Buboltz then called the question on the amended motion and it carried unanimously.
Upon the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Tollefson, to deny the request of the Chamber of Commerce for the City to donate $7,600.00 from the Liquor Fund for a “Welcome to Detroit Lakes” sign with an electronic reader board to promote public events. Aldermen Imholte, Brenk and Zeman spoke in support of the request. Discussion was held on the additional $7,600.00 that was needed for the sign and the Development Authority giving the Chamber a short term loan for these additional funds. Alderman Hannon suggested that the fund should come out of the Development Authority’s budget rather than the Liquor Fund. After discussion, the Mayor called the question and the motion to deny the request did not carry. After further discussion, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Zeman, who moved its adoption, to donate $7,600.00 to the Detroit Lakes Chamber of Commerce for a “Welcome to Detroit Lakes” sign and electronic reader board to promote public events, such funds to be taken from the Liquor Fund. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Tollefson and carried with one dissenting vote (Hannon). The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Tollefson and carried without a dissenting vote, to donate $250.00 to the Detroit Lakes Chapter of Let’s Go Fishing With Seniors, such funds to be take from the Liquor Fund.
Upon the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, to approve the issuance of temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses for the ClubHouse Hotel on November 29, 2008, and December 5, 2008, and the Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center for weddings.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the gambling application submitted by Holy Rosary Catholic Church to conduct a raffle at the Speak Easy on April 24, 2009.
Upon the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a permit to consume at the Sports Arena for the Lake Region Builders Association on March 28, 2009.
A motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of 2009 plumbing licenses for for the following:
1) Greg Wokash dba Wokash Plumbing, Inc., Fargo;
2) Jon Hanson dba Precision Plumbing, Inc., Fargo;
3) Corley Benson dba Grant’s Mechanical, Fargo; and
4) Merl L. Johnson dba Johnson’s Plumbing LLC
A motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, to approve the issuance of cigarette licenses for one year for the Holiday Stationstore #72 and Shorewood Pub, pursuant to their applications and $100.00 fee.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Mayor, a motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Tucker and carried, without a dissenting vote, appointing Cyndi Anderson and Roger Josephson to another three-year term on the Planning Commission effective January 1, 2009.
Pursuant to the request of the Mayor, a motion was made by Alderman Imholte, seconded by Alderman Zeman and carried, without a dissenting vote, reappointing Mayor Buboltz to the Minnesota Housing Partnership Board of Directors for approximately four years.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Mayor, a motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Brenk and carried, without a dissenting vote, appointing Alderman Dave Aune as the Council representative to the Becker County Food Pantry Board because of Alderman Hannon going off the Council.
A motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of the following licenses:
A Fertilizer licenses:
Laker Chemical- (Steve Fode)
KJ Lawn & Landscaping (Kevin Rue)
Solid Waste Hauler’s license:
Detroit Lakes Disposal Service (Ron Soberg)
Waste Management
Plumbing licenses:
Hanks Heating (Dennis Mois)
Hansons Plumbing and Heating (Robin Hanson)
Modern Heating & Plumbing (Rick Michaelson)
Bjelde Plumbing (Clarence Bjelde)
Agassiz Mechanical, Inc (Mike Prochnow)
Lakes Area Plumbing & Heating (Jim Spalla)
Northern Plains Plumbing & Heating Fargo, Inc (Kevin Weigel)
Green’s Plumbing & Heating, Inc. (Mark Green)
Cigarettes licenses:
Murphy USA #6656
M & H Gas Station
Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Aune 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 $1,753,372.91 as of November 30, 2008, 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 November 13, 2008, through December 9, 2008, in the amount of $2,930,140.85. 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.
The motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, that the December Project Status Report, Animal Control Report, County Court Report for October, 2008, Chief of Police Reports, Fire Chief's Report, Liquor Store Manager's Report and parking violations report be approved and placed on file.
Alderman Hannon thanked the City staff and Council for their support. He. thanked ACS for taping the Council Meetings which was one of the issues that was important to him when he took office. He also was pleased that the purchase of the Alert System was approved. He expressed his appreciation to the citizens that elected him and hoped that he served them well.
Mayor Buboltz and several Councilmembers thanked Alderman Hannon for his service. He also thanked the Council and past Councils for the opportunity to work with them and thanked them for moving the community ahead. He also thanked the current City staff and past City Staff that he worked with.
There being no further business to conduct, by general consent, Mayor Buboltz adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Lynne Krieger
Asst. City Administrator