Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

                                                                                    December 12, 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, December 12, 2006, all members of the Council having been duly notified of the meeting and the business to be transacted.

 

            Present:            Mayor Larry G. Buboltz; Charles Ramstad, representing the City Attorney’s Office; City Administrator Richard Grabow; Assistant  City Administrator Lynne Krieger; Finance Officer Louis Guzek;  Community Development Director Larry Remmen; Street Commissioner Roy Estes; City Engineer Gary Nansen; Police Chief Kelvin Keena; Liquor Store Manager Bradley MacMaster and Fire Chief Jeffrey Swanson.

 

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

 

            Absent:            City Attorney William Briggs; Public Utilities Superintendent Curt Punt and Building Official Calvin Mayfield.

 

            There being no corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular Council Meeting held November 14, 2006, 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 City Council, this date, would hear public comment and give consideration to the proposed mill and overlay improvements to various streets within the City of Detroit Lakes (streets in Oak Hills Addition, portions of Grant Street, Langford Street, Lincoln Avenue, Lyndale Avenue, Lori Avenue, and Hawthorne Street, Robert Street and the alley south of Elizabeth Street), the Mayor called the hearing to order at 5:00 P.M.  City Engineer Gary Nansen summarized the proposed project which includes a one and one-half inch overlay and advised that the purpose of this project is to improve the surface condition and extend the usable life of the street.  He requested that if property owners on these various streets have any utilities in front of their home that they have been having difficulties with, they should notify him prior to completing this improvement.  After questions, no further comments were made and Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 5:15 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 mill and overlay improvements and preparation of plans and specifications for streets in Oak Hills Addition, portions of Grant Street, Langford Street, Lincoln Avenue, Lyndale Avenue, Lori Avenue, and Hawthorne Street, Robert Street and the alley south of Elizabeth Street.  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 street and utility improvements on the Highway 59 Frontage Road and Holmes Street West (St. Clair Office Park), Mayor Buboltz called the hearing to order at 5:16 P.M.  There being no oral or written comments, the Mayor closed the hearing 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, for street and utility improvements on the Highway 59 South Frontage Road and Holmes Street West (St. Clair Office Park), showing an assessable cost of $3,415.00 to be assessed in one installment at an interest rate of six (6%) percent per annum.  The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Imholte 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 had unpaid water, sewer and storm water charges, Mayor Buboltz called the hearing to order at 5:17 P.M.  City Administrator Richard Grabow briefly reviewed the proposed assessments.  There being no oral or written comments, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 5:17 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 water, sewer and storm water charges.  The cost of the assessments is $1,402.29 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 Anderson 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 present meeting, conduct a hearing for the purpose of hearing public comment on the issuance of on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses and Sunday on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses to D. Dahl’s Charhouse, Northside Bar and Café, The Fireside, Shorewood Pub, Lakeside Tavern, Islands/Voyageur Lanes, The Sandbar II,  Zorbaz at the Beach, Speak Easy, Holiday Inn Lakeside, The Beach Front Grill and Bar,  The Bridge, The Matinee and The Lodge on Lake Detroit for one year beginning January 1, 2007, the Mayor called the hearing to order at 5:18 P.M.  There being no oral or written comments, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 5:19 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council meeting.

 

Upon the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried without a dissenting vote, authorizing the issuance of on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses and   Sunday on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses to D. Dahl’s Charhouse, The Fireside,  Shorewood Pub, Lakeside Tavern, Islands/Voyageur Lanes, The Sandbar II, Zorbaz at the Beach, Speak Easy, Holiday Inn Lakeside, The Bridge, The Beach Front Grill and Bar, The Matinee and The Lodge on Lake Detroit for one year beginning January 1, 2007, and the Northside Bar and Café license to be contingent upon the resumption of their food service operation.

 

            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, 2007, Mayor Buboltz called the hearing to order at 5:20 P.M.  There being no written or oral comments, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 5:20 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council meeting.

 

Upon the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Hannon 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, 2007 and the issuance of the Northside Bar and Café’s off-sale liquor license contingent upon the resumption of their food service operation:

 

            On-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor                               Off-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor

            Godfather’s Pizza                                             Zorbaz at the Beach

            Pizza Hut                                                          Shorewood Pub                                  

            Chinese Dragon of Detroit Lakes                                             

            China Buffet

            Hunan Spring Buffet

 

            Off-Sale 3.2/Grocery

            Stop-N-Go

            WalMart

            Central Market

            Petro Plus

            North Shore Travel Plaza

            County 22 General Store

            Holiday Stationstore #72

            Food-N-Fuel

            Minute Mart

            Casey’s General Store

            Pamida

 

            Mayor Buboltz called to order a hearing at 5:21 P.M. to consider the matter of a reported nuisance at 1126 Roosevelt Avenue.  City Administrator Richard Grabow advised the Council that according to Building Official Calvin Mayfield, the property has been 90% cleaned up and the property owner will take care of the rest of the property.    The Council took no action.

 

            The Mayor called to order a hearing at 5:22 P.M., to consider the matter of a reported nuisance at 730 Mountain View Road created by the storage of kettles, cans, pails, two bed frames, a mattress, blankets, clothing (in and out of bags), rugs, garbage in and out of cans and recently added dresser drawer and a large rug.  Patricia Riddle, property owner of 730 Mountain View Road, advised the Council that she has bagged up the garbage and she is in the process of moving.  Upon the Mayor’s inquiry, Ms. Riddle said the property would be cleaned up this coming weekend.  The Mayor then closed the hearing at 5:24 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 Brenk 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 set forth above due to accumulation of debris and orders the abatement of this nuisance at 730 Mountain View Road if the property is not cleaned up by December 19, 2006.  Upon the inquiry of Alderman Zeman, Mayor Buboltz stated there were no cars listed on the hearing notice and requested that a police officer should see if there are any cars in violation at 730 Mountain View Road.

 

            Upon Mayor’s Buboltz request, Assistant City Attorney Charles Ramstad advised that, after reviewed by the City staff, it was discovered that the application filed by Mr. Todd Simison was filed on October 5, 2006, and according to Minnesota Law, Statute 15.99 (60-Day Rule), which indicates that once a completed application has been submitted, the governmental unit has 60 days to act upon the application.  He further advised that Mr. Simison’s 60 days expired December 4, 2006, and under the law, applications are deemed to be approved and the area at 1616 through 1642 Highway 10 has been rezoned “B-3” Auto Oriented Business District.  After questions, Jim Sinclair, 1522 East Shore Drive; Sharon Josephson, 1567 East Shore Drive, Richard Lundmark, 1605 Ox Cart Trail, Ardis Hanson, 1760 East Shore Drive, expressed their concerns about the handling of the rezoning request and spoke in opposition of the rezoning and use of the property.

 

            Upon the recommendation of the Mayor, a motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Brenk and carried, without a dissenting vote, that the Community Development Department draft a policy/procedure on requests for rezoning to ensure that the City is in compliance with the 60-Day Rule and the policy be presented to the Community Development Committee at their January 8, 2006, Meeting for approval.

 

            Pursuant to the recommendation of the Mayor, a motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Brenk, to initiate an on-site investigation as to whether the current use of T.S. Recreational on Highway 10 East complies with the “B-3” Zoning District and report back at the February 13, 2007, City Council Meeting as to their findings of fact, such committee to include the City Administrator, the Community Development Committee, the City Attorney two citizens at large positions.  After Alderman Heltemes and Zeman requested and that the entire City Council be on the Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, to amend the motion to include the entire City Council on the committee.  Mayor Buboltz then called for the vote on the amendment  and it carried without a dissenting vote.  The Mayor then called for a vote on the amended motion and it carried unanimously. 

 

            Alderman Imholte expressed his concern about sending notices only to property owners affected by requests for rezoning, variances, conditional use permits that live within 350 feet of the affected property.  The Mayor instructed the Community Development Committee to review this concern.

 

            Alderman Heltemes and the Mayor on behalf of the Council, apologized to the property owners for the mishandling of this rezoning.

 

            Upon the recommendation of the Mayor, a motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, requesting that Todd Simison finish the landscaping requirements to the first part of his project (rezoned in 2005) by May 31, 2007.

 

            Pursuant to the recommendation of the Mayor, a motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Brenk and carried, without a dissenting vote, requesting Todd Simison to begin planning for the landscaping designs, if the business is found to be legitimate in a “B-3” Zone, for his remaining property which the City Council would need to approve to include a nine month deadline and the requirement of a surety bond. 

 

            Pursuant to the request of Lakes Country Developers and upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Tollefson to deny the request to grant an additional three-year extension deferment on four parcels in Timber Creek.  Paul Renner, Lakes Country Developers, 1373 Burroughs Road, appeared before the Council and questioned another deferment that was granted in September, 2006.  The Council tabled the motion giving time for City staff to investigate the issue.

 

            Pursuant to the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Tucker, who moved its adoption, establishing an Environmental Review Process for subdivisions and planned unit developments.  The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Anderson.  Alderman Tucker briefly reviewed the process which will consist of the Mayor, the developer, the Community Development Director, the Pelican River Watershed District, the Local DNR and the Becker Soil and Water Conservation District Office who will review certain development proposals.  Scott Waltz, Meadowland Surveying, spoke in favor of the City’s process but outlined matters of concern and made recommendations.  Discussion was held on lowering the threshold requirement stated in the process.  Dick Alsop, 1162 South Shore Drive, spoke in favor of lowering the threshold.  Without objection from the Council, Mayor Buboltz delayed action on the resolution.   P.K. Onstad, 15598 Long Lake Road, expressed frustrations relative to developers having so many obstacles and if there is a panel, the City needs to keep the process moving.

 

            Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, introducing for its second reading and adoption, Ordinance No. 302 which amends Ordinance No. 294 annexing 24.1 acres (The Preserve).

 

            Pursuant to the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Brenk and carried, without a dissenting vote, introducing for its second reading and adoption, Ordinance No. 304, an ordinance rezoning the Highway 10 Redevelopment Area from its current “I-1” Light Industrial 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 motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Tollefson and carried, without a dissenting vote, introducing, for its second reading and adoption, Ordinance No. 306, an ordinance amending Section 24 of the Zoning Ordinance banning advertising signs (billboards) along the Lake Country Scenic Byway.

 

            Pursuant to the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Tucker, seconded by Alderman Hannon, and carried, without a dissenting vote, declining the request of Patricia Stock to sell City-owned land (Parcel Number 49-2512-500) on Shorewood Drive, because the City may need this area for storm water purposes.

 

            Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Tucker, who moved its adoption, giving notice to Detroit Township that the City intends to annex 222.04 acres, Richwood Road area.  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.

 

            Upon the recommendation of the Park Board and the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Imholte, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, appropriating up to $20,000.00 from the Park Dedication Fund and acknowledging the receipt of a $20,000.00 donation for construction of a marsh walk in Sucker Creek Preserve.

 

            Pursuant to 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, authorizing the sale of approximately 1.335 acres of City property in the southerly portion of City property located at the corner of Cheryl Avenue and Willow Street to Corey and Katie Steinke for $15,000.00 or .258cents per square foot.

 

            Pursuant to the Street Commissioner obtaining quotes for a new power edger for the Sports Arena, the following quotes were received:

 

            BIDDER                                                          BID AMOUNT

 

            Dale Hansen                                                     $2,961.00

            R & R Specialties

            484 County Highway VV

            Somerset, WI   654025

 

            Doug Peters                                                      3,000.00

            Frank J. Zamboni & Co.

            15714 Colorado Avenue

            Paramount, CA   90723

 

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, accepting the quote of R & R Specialties, in the amount of $2,961.00, for a new power edger for the Sports Arena.

 

            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 2006, collectible in 2007, is $2,234,246.00, an increase of $110,380.00 from 2005 or a 5.20% increase in the tax levy. He reviewed the City’s 2007 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 Brenk, who moved its adoption, approving the final 2006 tax levy, collectible in 2007, in the following amounts:

 

General Fund                                        $1,425,002

Library Fund                                             237,144

Airport Fund                                              28,500

Equipment/Building Fund                          306,600

Development Authority Fund                      97,000

Permanent Improvement Fund                    84,000

                                    1999 Fire Hall Bonds                                56,000

Total                                                    $2,234,246

 

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 the recommendation of the Budget Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Brenk, who moved its adoption, providing for the adoption of the final City of Detroit Lakes Budget for calendar year 2007 in the following amounts:

 

                        Fund                                        Budget Amount

 

General Fund                                $4,619,700

Special Revenue Funds                   2,037,871

Debt Service Funds                           881,826

Special Assessment Funds                 943,028

Liquor Fund                                   3,622,200

Total Budget                               $12,104,625

 

The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Tollefson 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 Brenk, who moved its adoption, adopting the assessments roll, as presented, for extension of water and sewer to Lake Breeze Estates First Addition (Randolph Road), showing an assessable cost of $126473.00 to be assessed in equal annual installments over a period of twenty years at an interest rate of six (6%) percent per annum.  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 motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing the City to enter into an Employee Assistance Program Agreement with Lakeland Mental Health for 2007.

               

            Pursuant to the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Anderson, who moved its adoption, approving miscellaneous purchases from Detroit Paint and Glass for the Year 2007 pursuant to provisions of Minnesota Statutes 471.87-89.  The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Imholte and carried with one abstention (Brenk).  Mayor Buboltz declared the resolution adopted.

 

Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Anderson, who moved its adoption, approving miscellaneous purchases from D.L. Newspapers for the Year 2007 pursuant to provisions of Minnesota Statutes 471.87-89.  The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Imholte and carried with one abstention (Aune).  Mayor Buboltz declared the resolution adopted.

 

Pursuant to the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Anderson, who moved its adoption, approving miscellaneous purchases from Swanson Repair for the Year 2007 pursuant to provisions of Minnesota Statutes 471.87-89.  The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Imholte 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 Anderson, who moved its adoption, designating the Detroit Lakes Tribune and Becker County Record as the official newspapers for the City’s 2007 legal publications with publishing days of Wednesday, and Sunday.  The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried with one abstention (Aune).  The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.

 

            Pursuant to the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Anderson, who moved its adoption, designating Bremer Bank and Trust, First Security State Bank, American National Bank of Minnesota, Gardner Financial Services, Edward D. Jones, Wells Fargo Bank Mn., Wells Fargo Investment Services, Midwest Bank, Raymond James Financial Services and the League of Minnesota Cities 4M Fund as depositories for City funds for the Year 2007.  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 advertisement for bids for a 2006 one ton fire truck, the following bid was the only bid received and opened on December 11, 2006, at 4:30 P.M.:

 

BIDDER                                                                      BID AMOUNT

 

General Safety Equipment                                             $ 156,076.00

25900 Fallbrook Avenue

Wyoming, Minnesota   55092

 

Upon the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Tollefson and carried, without a dissenting vote, accepting the bid of General Safety Equipment, Wyoming, Minnesota, in the amount of $156,076.00, for a 2006 one ton fire truck.

 

Pursuant to the Chief Kelvin Keena obtaining quotes for one 2007 police squad car, the following quotes were received and opened on December 11, 2006, at 4:30 P.M.:

 

 

BIDDER                                  BID AMOUNT

 

Elk River Ford                          P71 720A – Police Interceptor    $20,087.00

17219 Highway 10 NW           Add/Deletes                                     1,882.00

P.O. Box 304                           Wiring Package                                    68.00 Plus

Elk River, MN 55330               Delivery                                        _____0.00

                                                                                                   $21,969.00

 

                                                           

 

 

Superior Ford                           P71 720A – Police Interceptor   $19,527.00

9700 56th Avenue North          Add/Deletes                                   2,616.00

Plymouth, MN 55442               Wiring Package                                   68.00 Plus

                                                Delivery                                       ___125.00                  

                                                                                                  $22,268.00                                                               

Detroit Lakes Ford Chrysler     P71 720A – Police Interceptor   $28,935.00

Dodge                                      Add/Deletes + price concession     5,723.25                                           

1015 Highway 59 South                                                              _________

Fergus Falls, MN 56538                                                             $23,211.75                    

 

Upon the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, accepting the bid of Elk River Ford, Elk River, Minnesota, in the amount of $21,969.00, for one 2007 police squad car.

 

            Pursuant to the request for placement of a yield or stop sign on Linden Lane coming onto Campbell Avenue and upon the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing the placement of two yield signs be placed on each side of Linden Lane coming onto Campbell Avenue.

 

            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, approving the issuance of a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for the Holiday Inn for December 31, 2006, at the Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center, pursuant to their application and $50.00 fee.

 

            Pursuant to the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the gambling application submitted by the Cormorant Lakes Sportsman Club for gambling at the Beach Front Grill and Bar, 720 West Lake Drive, for one year.

 

            Upon the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee recommendation, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Brenk and carried, without a dissenting vote, accepting the Liquor Manager’s Report and ordered it placed on file.

 

            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 Harry Johnston and G.L. Tucker to the Planning Commission for a three-year term effective January 1, 2007.

 

            Upon the recommendation of the Mayor, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing the attendance of Council and staff to the CGMC’s 2007 Legislative Action Day on January 10, 2007, in St. Paul.

 

            A motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of cigarette licenses for one year, for Murphy’s Oil USA, 1557 Highway 10 West, Northside Bar and Café, 521 Washington Avenue and D. Dahl’s Charhouse, 1218 Washington Avenue, pursuant to their application and $100.00 fee.

 

            A motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a cigarette license to M & H, 1157 Washington Avenue, for one year, pursuant to their application and $100.00 fee.

 

Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Anderson, 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 $1,310,090.36 as of November 30, 2006, be accepted, approved and placed on file.

 

Pursuant to the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Anderson, who moved its adoption, approving the payment of claims paid by proper authorization covering the period November 15, 2006, through December 12, 2006, in the amount of $4,891,369.02.  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.

 

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

 

A motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and and carried, without a dissenting vote, directing that the City post the date of the Holmes Center, Inc., Board Meetings on the City Bulletin Board and at the Library.

 

 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