Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

                                March 7, 2006

           

            The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order in the Council Chambers of the City Administration Building at 4:30 P.M., Tuesday, March 7, 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; Finance Officer Louis Guzek; Community Development Director Larry Remmen; Street Commissioner Roy Estes; City Engineer Gary Nansen; Public Utilities Superintendent Curt Punt; Police Chief Kelvin Keena; Building Official Calvin Mayfield;  Liquor Store Manager Bradley MacMaster and Fire Chief Jeffrey Swanson.

 

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

 

            Absent:            Alderman Imholte and Assistant City Administrator Lynne Krieger.

 

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, introducing, for its first reading, an ordinance establishing the following ward boundaries within the City of Detroit Lakes:

 

FIRST WARD – FIRST PRECINCT

All that area east of the westerly corporate limits line from the shoreline of Long Lake & Brainard Boulevard, north of the north line of Long Lake Road from Brainard Boulevard to Longview Drive, north of the centerline of Long Lake Road and West Willow Street from the centerline of Longview Drive to the centerline of West Avenue west of the center line of West Avenue from the center line of West Willow Street to the center line of Holmes Street, north of the center line of Holmes Street from the center line of West Avenue to the center line of Oak Grove Avenue, northeast of the center line of Oak Grove Avenue from West Holmes Street to Frazee Street, north of the center line of Frazee Street from Oak Grove Avenue to Roosevelt Avenue, west of the center line of Roosevelt Avenue from  Frazee Street to the center line of the west bound track of the Burlington Northern Railroad; north of the Burlington Northern Railroad from the center line of Roosevelt Avenue to the east line of the corporate limits. 

 

SECOND WARD – FIRST PRECINCT

All that area that lies east of the center line of Minnesota Avenue from the shore line of Little Detroit Lake to the center line of Willow Street, south of the center line of West and East Willow Street from Minnesota Avenue to Lincoln Avenue, east of the center line of Lincoln Avenue from East Willow Street to Frazee Street, south of the center line of Frazee Street (Highway No. 10) from Lincoln Avenue to Roosevelt Avenue; east of the center line of Roosevelt Avenue from Highway No.10 to the center line of the west bound track of Burlington Northern Railroad; southwesterly of the center line of the railroad to the east City limits, west of the City limits from the railroad to Sucker Creek, north of Sucker Creek from the east City limits to the shore line of Big Detroit Lake.

 

THIRD WARD – FIRST PRECINCT

All that area that lies south of the center line of Long Lake Road and West Willow Street from the west City Limits to the center line of West Avenue, east of the center line of West Avenue from West Willow Street to the center line of West Holmes Street, south of Holmes Street from the center line of West Avenue to the center line of Oak Grove Avenue, west of the center line of Oak Grove Avenue from West Holmes Street to Frazee Street, south of the center line of Frazee Street from Oak Grove Avenue to Lincoln Avenue, west of the center line of Lincoln Avenue from Frazee Street to East Willow Street, north of the center line of Willow Street from Lincoln Avenue to Minnesota Avenue, and west of the center line of Minnesota Avenue from West Willow Street to the shoreline of Little Detroit Lake, and all that area that lies west and south of Sucker Creek from the shoreline of Big Detroit Lake to the east City limits.

 

            Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Anderson, who moved its adoption, accepting the feasibility report, ordering the improvement and preparation of plans and specifications for water, sewer and street improvements for Timber Creek Third Addition, Phase II, subject to the execution of a Developer’s Agreement.  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 Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Brenk,  introducing, for its second reading and adoption, Ordinance 284, an ordinance amending Section 505 of the City Code, by revising Section 505.03 and adding Section 505.031, which provides a process by which a business licensed to sell on-sale liquor can exceed noise limits after obtaining a noise permit, and authorizing the City Administrator to publish a summary of said ordinance.    Delores Pryor, 1355 Lake Avenue, spoke in opposition of the ordinance.  After further discussion, Mayor Buboltz called the question and the following vote was recorded:  Ayes:  Zeman, Tucker, Anderson, Brenk and Aune; Nayes:  Tollefson, Heltemes and Hannon.  Mayor Buboltz declared the motion carried and the ordinance adopted.

 

            Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Anderson, who moved its adoption, approving plans and specifications and calling for bids on water, sewer and street improvements for Long Lake Road Phase II and Ridgewood Estates, such bid opening date to set by the City Administrator and City Engineer.  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 Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Tucker, who moved its adoption, approving the final plat of Detroit Lakes North Industrial Park First Addition.  The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Brenk and carried without a dissenting vote.  The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.

 

            Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Tucker, who moved its adoption, authorizing the City of Detroit Lakes to act as the legal sponsor for projects contained in the Greater Minnesota Business Development Public Infrastructure Grant Program Application.  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 Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Tucker, who moved its adoption, supporting a change in the proposed constitutional amendment that dedicates Motor Vehicle Sales Tax (MVST) to transportation and request that the Becker County Board and the local Chamber of Commerce adopt similar resolutions.  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.

 

            Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Tucker, who moved its adoption, approving the final plat of Schaleben Springs.  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.

 

            A motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, that building permits for the month of February, 2006, in the estimated construction value of $113,836.13, be issued pursuant to their application 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 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 and utility improvements on Curry Avenue, from Front Street to Highway 34, Lori Avenue, from Pembina Trail to North Shore Drive and Pembina Trail, from Corbett Road to Lori Avenue, the Mayor called the hearing to order at 5:00 P.M.  Greg Hildenbrand, 1423 Lori Avenue, spoke in favor of a rural section street and Warren Christianson, Pembina Avenue, spoke in favor of curb and gutter.  There being no further comments, Mayor Buboltz continued the hearing until the April 4, 2006, Council Meeting to give the Council time to review these options.

 

            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 an on-sale intoxicating liquor license and Sunday on-sale intoxicating liquor license for Holland Lodging, Inc., dba The Lodge on Lake Detroit, the Mayor called the hearing to order at 5:15 P.M.  There being no oral or written comments, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 5:16 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, approving the issuance of an on-sale intoxicating liquor license and Sunday on-sale intoxicating liquor license for Holland Lodging, Inc., dba The Lodge on Lake Detroit for the period May 1, 2006, through December 31, 2006. 

 

            Upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Heltemes, who moved its adoption, approving a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants controlling Lot 3, Block 3 Ridgewood and confirming that the subject property is a part of Sucker Creek Preserve.  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.

 

             Pursuant to the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving plans and specifications and calling for bids for construction of a storm water treatment pond for the Sports Arena pumping station outlet, such bid opening date to be set by the City Administrator and City Engineer.

 

            Upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a resolution was made by Alderman Heltemes, who moved its adoption, accepting the feasibility report and setting a hearing for April 4, 2006, at 5:00 P.M. to hear public comment and give consideration to the reconstruction of Jackson Avenue, from Willow Street to Trunk Highway No. 10.  The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Tollefson and carried without a dissenting vote.  Mayor Buboltz declared the resolution adopted.

 

             Upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Tollefson and carried, without a dissenting vote, to advertise for sale a City-owned residential lot at 1617 East Shore Drive (Ox Cart Trail and East Shore Drive) for a minimum bid of $18,000.00 plus special assessments in the amount of $7,368.94, such bid opening was set for 4:00 P.M., July 5, 2006.

 

            Pursuant to the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Tollefson, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, amending the Pavilion Rental Rate Structure to include the rental of extra chairs and tables as follows:

 

            Additional:

            50                                            $37.50                                     Total of 150 Chairs and 15 Tables

            100                                            62.50                                     Total of 200 Chairs and 20 Tables

            150                                            82.50                                     Total of 250 Chairs and 25 Tables

            200                                          110.00                                    Total of 300 Chairs and 30 Tables

            250                                          137.50                                    Total of 350 Chairs and 35 Tables

            300                                          165.00                                    Total of 400 Chairs and 40 Tables

 

            Pursuant to the Street Commissioner obtaining the following quotes for an air-patching machine, the following quote were received on February 28, 2006:

 

            BIDDER                                                                                              BID AMOUNT

 

            Sweeney Brothers                                                                                $43,900.00

            4001 38th Street SW                                       

            Fargo, North Dakota   58104

 

            Minnesota State Contract:                                                                    

            Ruffridge-Johnson Equipment                                                                $45,288.00

            3024 Fourth Street SE

            Minneapolis, Minnesota   55414

 

Upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Tollefson, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, accepting the quote of Sweeney Brothers, Fargo, North Dakota, in the amount of $43,900.00, for a Rosco Air-Patching Machine and authorize the Street Commissioner to sell the old 1998 air-patching machine to Becker County Highway Department in the amount of $4,000.00.

 

            Upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a  motion was made by Alderman Tollefson, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, to include railroad ballast in MnDOT’s Highway 10 Improvement Project in the amount of $325,740.00.

 

            After discussion, the Council deferred action on parking issues on East Shore Drive until the regular March City Council Meeting and requested staff send a letter to the owners of the Fireside Restaurant inviting them to the Street and Park Committee Meeting.

 

            Pursuant to obtaining quotes to rent the Pavilion from July 2-4, 2006, the following quotes were received:

 

                        BIDDER                                                                                  BID AMOUNT  

 

                        Night Storm                                                                              $3,150.00

                        Mike Checkalski

                        5720 Gables Drive, #4

                        Eau Claire, WI   54701

 

                        Party 2 Go                                                                                  2,777.00

                        Kelly Reller

                        1330 Lori Avenue

                        Detroit Lakes, MN   56501

 

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 Night Storm, Eau Claire, WI, in the amount of $3,150.00, for rental of the Pavilion for the period July 2, 2006, through July 4, 2006.

 

            Pursuant to 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, amending the plans and specifications for Airport Road to include lane improvements in the estimated cost of $20,000.00.

 

            Upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a private dock license for David Squires/Cole Hanson at 408 West Lake Drive.

 

            Pursuant to the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, designating April 28, 2006, as the Arbor Day Celebration.

 

            Upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a fertilizer licenses to ChemLawn, Fargo, and Luxury Landscaping and Lawn Care LLP, Lake Park, pursuant to their applications and $25.00 fee.

 

            Pursuant to the request of the Council’s Downtown Parking Committee and the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, to propose financing for a joint use parking facility with Becker County in the amount of $500,000.00, $150,000.00 from the Liquor Fund, $150,000.00 will be assessed to benefited property owners and $200,000.00 from the sale of Bonds.

 

            Pursuant to the request of Glenn Freeland, Clear Creek, and upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving Mr. Freeland’s request for the City to reimburse Meadowland Surveying for engineering costs for the preparation of the General Storm Water Permit for the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan for Clear Creek in the amount of $13,000.00 and to add that amount to the assessment for the project.

 

            Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the AFSCME Memorandum of Agreement for the period January 1, 2006, through December 31, 2007, as follows:

 

1.      Article I. General Provisions.  Remove existing language in paragraph 5 and replace with the following: “ The employer shall deduct from the wages of employees an amount necessary to cover monthly union dues.  After the first thirty (30) days of employment, employees shall indicate their desire for dues deduction by submitting a signed dues authorization card. Monthly dues, together with a list of employees from whom deductions were made and the amount of such deductions shall be forwarded to the Council 65 Office in Nashwauk, Minnesota”. 

Replace language in paragraph 3 with the following:” The City hereby agrees that in the event that work outside the normal work week or normal work day, is required, management will make a reasonable attempt to have a union employee perform said work before a non-union employee is called, except in the event that no union employee can be contacted or the work is of an incidental nature”.

2.      Article IV Vacation, Section 5, Carry Over.  Delete the following language in this section.” Provided that any vacation carried over from one year to the next year shall be used by April 1st the following year”.  This would allow 40 hours of vacation to carry over from year to year. 

3.      Article XI Hospitalization Insurance, Section 2, Early Retirement Incentive.  Include the employee’s spouse in the early retirement incentive. 

4.      Article XIII Wage Schedule, Section 2. Increase base wage rates for all classifications, 1.5% January 1, 2006, 1.5% July 1, 2006, 1.5% January 1, 2007, 1.5 % July 1, 2007.

5.      Article XIII, Section 5, Shift Differential.  Delete the last line in this paragraph as follows “ Shift differential payments shall be made only for snow plowing, snow removal and sanding operations”.  This would allow shift differential to be paid for any work performed between 12:00 am and 7:00 am.

6.      Article XIII, Section 6, Street and Park Maintenance I and Maintenance II.  Street and Park Maintenance I employees who have completed five (5) years of experience in said classification shall automatically be transferred to the Maintenance II classification, provided they have demonstrated the necessary qualifications and experience as determined by the Street Commissioner or the City Administrator.

7.      Article XIV, Section 2, Transfers.  Add the following language: “ At the discretion of management, if an employee has demonstrated the necessary qualifications and experience to perform the job, he may be transferred to the new position at 100% of the Classification Rate.

8.      Article XVII, Section 1. Term.  Change language to read “This agreement shall continue in full force and effect during the period of January 1, 2006, to December 31, 2007”.  (Two year)

            Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Tollefson and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving non-union personnel wages and benefits for 2006-2008 as follows:

 

1.        Schedule A Base Wage Rates:  Increase base wage rates in Schedule A. 3% January 1, 2006, January 1, 2007 and January 1, 2008.

2.        Section 16. Death or Illness:  Add Sister In-Law and Brother In-Law to definition of immediate family.

3.        Section 13. Vacation Leave, Subdivision 4. Carry Over:  Eliminate the current requirement to use carried over vacation by April 1st each year.

4.        Section 28. Retirement Policy, Subdivision 3 Health Insurance:  Add Spouse to early retirement policy and increase benefit $ 25.00 per month.

5.        Section 11. Compensation and Benefits, Subdivision 20. Clothing Policy for Public Utility employees, excluding management employees:

Clothing Policy for Public Utility employees, excluding management, not qualifying for, or being covered by, the policy for flame retardant clothing nor who receive other regularly funded clothing allocations or benefits as provided in any other Utility Policy:

a.       The employee shall select and purchase their own clothing contingent upon the Utilities right of approval.  All clothing and footwear shall adhere to OSHA Standards as may be applied to the employee or their specific job function.

b.      Apparel shall include shirts, blouses, vests, sweatshirts, jackets and parkas, which have affixed the Utility’s name and logo as provided by the Utility; and winter apparel such as coveralls, bibs or snow pants, as well as shoes and boots.

c.       The Utility will initially provide a $200.00 allowance to each employee qualifying under this policy.  All future replacement of clothing and footwear shall be paid 75% by the Utility and 25% by the employee.

d.      On January 1st each year, the Utility will bank up to $100.00 for each employee, which is to be used for the Utilities 75% share of clothing purchases.  Each employees’ banked apparel allowance, unspent during the year, shall accumulate for usage in future years with a maximum cap of $ 400.00 for each employees’ banked allowance.

6.        Section 11. Compensation and Benefits, Subdivision 4. Standby Pay:  Increase standby hours paid from 8 hours to 9 hours per week.

7.        Section 11. Compensation and Benefits, Subdivision 16.  Life Insurance.  Increase term life insurance benefit from $15,000 to $20,000.

            Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Anderson approving a letter to the Minnesota Department of Aeronautics in support of the Airport Expansion Project.  Aldermen Zeman, Heltemes and Hannon spoke in opposition of the support letter.  Diane McCormack, 15840 Long Lake Road, appeared before the Council and requested the item be tabled.  Dave Brainard, Long Lake Road, expressed his concerns about the cost.  After further discussion, Mayor Buboltz called the question and the following vote was recorded:  Ayes:  Aune, Brenk, Anderson, Tollefson and Tucker; Nayes:  Hannon, Heltemes and Zeman.  The Mayor declared the motion carried.

 

              Pursuant to the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, introducing for its second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 285, an ordinance regulating open burning within the City and authorizing the City Administrator to publish a summary of said ordinance.

 

            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 resignation of Linda Livingston Wiedewitsch, effective April 28, 2006, from the Police Department and authorizing the Chief of Police to proceed with a replacement.

 

            Pursuant to the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing the sale of an used 1986 Ford, General Safety 1250 Pumper and equipment to the City of Reynolds, North Dakota, in the amount of $50,000.00.

 

            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, authorizing the attendance of four firefighters to the customized training course at the Alexandria State Fire School April 22-23, 2006.

 

            Pursuant to 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, introducing, for its first reading, an ordinance revising the liquor and wine ordinance allowing the issuance of an on-sale intoxicating liquor license to a lodging establishment at 1200 East Shore Drive.

 

            Upon the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Aune, who moved its adoption, setting the fee for an on-sale intoxicating liquor license for The Lodge on Lake Detroit at 1200 East Shore Drive at $500.00 per year.  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 request of the Detroit Lakes Color Guard, and upon the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Tollefson and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving a donation of  $100.00 to help purchase tickets for students for the El Zagel Shrine Circus.

 

            Pursuant to the request of the Chamber of Commerce and upon the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Brenk and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving a donation of $50.00 for the Landowners Appreciation Dinner at the Holiday Inn March 20, 2006.

 

            Pursuant to the request of the Detroit Lakes Post Prom Committee and upon the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Anderson approving a donation of $50.00 each to the Detroit Lakes Post Prom and Grad Bash.  A motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Brenk and carried, without a dissenting vote, to amend the motion by increasing the donation to $100.00 each to the Post Prom and Grad Bash.  Mayor Buboltz then called the question on the amended motion and it carried unanimously.

 

            Upon the recommendation of the Public Utilities Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Tollefson, who moved its adoption, establishing new 2006 and 2007 water and wastewater rates.  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 Mayor Buboltz, a motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Brenk and carried, without a dissenting vote, to appoint Don Schattschneider to the Detroit Lakes Tourism Bureau to fill the unexpired term of Terry Granlund which expires March 31, 2008.

 

            Upon the recommendation of the Mayor, a motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, appointing Alderman Anderson to the Detroit Lakes Community Education/Recreation Board for a two-year term effective July 1, 2007.

 

            Pursuant to the recommendation of the Mayor, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing the attendance of Council and staff to the 2006 CGMC Legislative Action Day in St. Paul on March 8, 2006.

 

            A motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a cigarette license, for one year, to North Shore Travel Plaza, 1129 East Highway 10, pursuant to their application and $100.00 fee

 

A motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing the attendance of Council and staff at the 2006 Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust Safety and Loss Control Workshop in Crookston on March 28, 2006, and in Fergus Falls on March 29, 2006.

 

A motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Hannon 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 $1,367,281.00 as of February 28, 2006, be accepted, approved and placed on file.
 

Pursuant to the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Aune, who moved its adoption, approving the payment of claims paid by proper authorization covering the period February 8, 2006, through March 7, 2006, in the amount of $2,013,809.41.  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.

            The motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, that the County Court Report for January, 2005, Chief of Police Reports, Fire Chief’s Report, Liquor Store Manager’s Report, Animal Control Report and parking violations report be approved and placed on file.

 

 There being no further business to conduct, Mayor Buboltz, by general consent, adjourned the meeting.  (5:59 P.M.)

 

                                                                                    Respectfully submitted,

 

 

                                                                                    Lynne Krieger

                                                                                    Asst. City Administrator