Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
April 4, 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, April 4, 2006, all members of the Council having been duly notified of the meeting and the business to be transacted.
Present: Mayor Larry G. Buboltz; City Attorney William Briggs; City Administrator Richard Grabow; Assistant City Administrator Lynne Krieger; Finance Officer Louis Guzek; Community Development Director Larry Remmen; Street Commissioner Roy Estes; Public Utilities Superintendent Curt Punt; City Engineer Gary Nansen; Police Chief Kelvin Keena; Building Official Calvin Mayfield; Liquor Store Manager Bradley MacMaster and Fire Chief Jeffrey Swanson.
Aldermen: Anderson, Aune, Brenk, Hannon, Heltemes, Imholte, Tucker and Zeman.
Absent: Alderman Tollefson.
There being no corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular Council Meetings held February 7, 2006, and March 7, 2006, the Mayor declared that they would stand approved according to copies of same sent to each of the member of the Council.
Mayor Buboltz called to order a continued hearing from the March 7, 2006, City Council Meeting, relative to giving consideration and hearing public comment on the proposed street and utility improvements on Lori Avenue, from Pembina Trail to North Shore Drive and Pembina Trail from Corbett Road to Lori Avenue, at 5:02 P.M.. City Engineer Gary Nansen summarized the project and advised that the Street and Park Committee, after review of the comments at March 7, 2006, City Council Meeting, recommended that these streets be urban section streets with bituminous surface, curb and gutter and storm sewer. There being no further comments, the Mayor closed the hear at 5:04 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council Meeting.
A resolution was introduced by Alderman Imholte, who moved its adoption, ordering street and utility improvements and preparation of plans and specifications for 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 motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried without a dissenting vote. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Pursuant to notice having been published in the official newspapers that the City Council, this date, would hear public comment and give consideration to the proposed street and utility improvements on Jackson Avenue from Willow Street to Trunk Highway No. 10, Mayor Buboltz called the hearing to order at 5:05 P.M. City Engineer Gary Nansen advised that in conjunction with MnDOT’s major reconstruction and realignment of Trunk Highway 10 adjacent to Jackson Avenue, the City is proposing utility, street and sidewalk improvements on Jackson Avenue from Willow Street to Trunk Highway No. 10 in the estimated cost of $536,900.00. Mr. Nansen also advised that a portion of the proposed improvements to Jackson Avenue are eligible for MSA Funds ($368,100.00). Upon inquiry, City Engineer Gary Nansen noted that bids will be let in late winter and early spring. There being no further comments, 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 street reconstruction and utility improvements on Jackson Avenue, from Willow Street to Trunk Highway No. 10, and preparation of plans and specifications for said improvements. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried without a dissenting vote. Mayor Buboltz declared the resolution adopted.
Pursuant to notice having been published in the official newspaper that the Council would, at this present meeting, conduct a hearing for the purpose of hearing public comment on the proposed transfer of The Becker, Inc.’s on-sale intoxicating liquor license and Sunday on-sale liquor license to Tarisa Bloom dba The Becker, 917 Washington Avenue, for the period April 15, 2006, through December 31, 2006, Mayor Buboltz called the hearing to order at 5:15 P.M. There being no comments, the hearing was closed at 5:15 P.M.
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, approving the transfer of the on-sale intoxicating liquor license and Sunday on-sale intoxicating liquour license to Tarisa Bloom dba The Becker, 917 Washington Avenue, for the period April 15, 2006, through December 31, 2006.
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 transfer of Pamida, Inc.’s off-sale 3.2 malt liquor license to Pamida Stores Operating Co., LLC, Inc., dba Pamida #3122, 605 Highway 10 East for the period April 4, 2006, through December 31, 2006, Mayor Buboltz called the hearing to order at 5:16 P.M. There being no comments, the hearing was closed at 5:16 P.M.
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, approving the transfer of the off-sale 3.2 malt liquor license to Pamida Stores Operating Co., LLC, Inc. dba Pamida #3122 for the period April 4, 2006, through December 31, 2006.
The Mayor called to order a hearing at 5:17 P.M. to consider the matter of a reported nuisance due to an accumulation of debris listed as household garbage in bags, household garbage not in bags, appliances, automobile parts, furnace, mattress, clothing and sewage at Riverview Terrace. Building Official Calvin Mayfield and Police Chief Kelvin Keena advised that since management has change, there has been much more cooperation and progress and suggested allowing more time for the manager of Riverview Terrace to follow through. There being no further written or oral comments, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 5:17 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, ordering the abatement of the nuisance sixty days from this date if the property is not cleaned up.
Pursuant to notice having been published in the official newspaper that a public hearing would be held to hear comment on the proposed annexation of 35.73 acres in the plat next to the plat known as Willow Springs, Mayor Buboltz called the hearing to order at 5:18 P.M. Community Development Director Larry Remmen advised that a petition was received requesting annexation of this parcel of land, which would allow the property the Detroit Lakes Development Authority purchased to be eligible for annexation. There being no further comments, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 5:19 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, introducing for its first reading an ordinance annexing 35.73 acres in the plat next to the plat known as Willow Springs.
Mayor Buboltz welcomed the following foreign exchange students that were present at the City Council meeting:
Anna Farbiszewska, Poland Janine Gieseler, Germany
Ann-Kathrin Kanitz, Germany Daniela Pineda Medina, Venezuela
Lisbeth Solcedo, Mexico Jessica Savlo, Italy
Maria Schapp, Germany
Pursuant to the recommendations of the Planning Commission which were submitted to the City Council, and the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Tucker, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, approving the issuance of a variance to D.J. Meyer allowing an addition to a home that exceeds the 25-foot height limitation in the Shoreland District at 901 North Shore Drive, subject to the following conditions:
1) That the addition be constructed as shown on the approved site plan;
2) That the architectural appearance of the addition match the historic gazebo/boathouse.
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 Tucker, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, to introduce, for its first reading, an ordinance rezoning 14799 Highway 59 South from “R-A” Agriculture Residential District to “R-2” One and Two Family Residence. In making their decision, the Planning Commission noted that “R-2” zoning is appropriate for this tract because it is adjacent to property within the City limits that is currently zoned.
Mayor Buboltz set a special City Council Meeting for April 11, 2006, at 5:00 P.M. to give consideration to the second reading and adoption of an ordinance rezoning 14799 Highway 59 South to “R-2”.
Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Anderson, who moved its adoption, approving plans and specifications and ordering the advertisement for bids for construction of water, sewer and street improvements for the final phase of the Timber Creek 3rd Addition Phase II, such bids to be opened on May 9, 2006, at 2:00 P.M. 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.
Mayor Buboltz set a Special City Council Meeting for May 9, 2006, at 5:00 P.M. to give consideration to the acceptance of a bid for construction of water, sewer and street improvements for the final phase of the Timber Creek 3rd Addition Phase II.
Pursuant to the request of the Detroit Lakes Ministerial Association and upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Imholte and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving their request for use of the City Park for “Family Jam” on July 9, 2006.
Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Hannon to amend the City’s Assessment Policy on undeveloped property for developers. Mayor Buboltz advised that he intends on reviewing the Assessment Policy annually. Discussion was held on the following amendments:
1) A prepaid assessment in the amount of 25% of the assessable cost of the improvement contained in the engineer’s estimate s shall be prepaid by the developer prior to preparation of plans and specifications and calling for bids.
2) If the project is not developed, the City will retain the 25% prepaid assessment as compensation to cover the City’s engineering and miscellaneous costs. Any amount remaining after paying all City costs will be returned to the developer and any amount not covered by the 25% prepaid assessment will be billed to the developer.
Paul Renner, 1373 Burroughs Road, suggested that instead of the City amending the Assessment Policy, they should require that developers rough cut their roads in their developments. Dixie Johnson, 1380 East Shore Drive, suggested that rough cutting their roads could be part of their 25% prepaid assessment. After further discussion, it was agreed, by general consent, that the policy would cover developers contribution to infrastructure improvements as part of their prepaid assessment. Mayor Buboltz then called the question and the motion carried unanimously.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Tucker, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting, introducing, for its second reading and adoption, Ordinance No. 286, an ordinance establishing the following ward boundaries within the City of Detroit Lakes:
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 Highway 59, north of the centerline of West Willow Street from the centerline of Highway 59 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 Highland Drive.
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 Burlington Northern Railroad to the centerline of Highland Drive north to the corporate limits, west of the City limits from Highland Drive to Sucker Creek, north of Sucker Creek from the east City limits to the shore line of Big Detroit Lake.
All that area within the corporate limits of Detroit Lakes that lies south of the center line of Long Lake Road from Brainerd Blvd to Highway 59,and West Willow Street from Highway 59 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.
Pursuant to the advertisement for bids for utility and street improvements to Clear Creek Addition – Phase I, the following bids were opened at 2:00 P.M., March 21, 2006:
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Feldt Plumbing LP $ 597,672.00
28442 State Highway 34
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Quam Construction Co., Inc. 722,064.56
P.O. Box 48
Willmar, MN 56201
Delzer Construction, Inc. 743,690.25
3220 Fir Avenue East
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Randy Kramer Excavating, Inc. 749,360.48
P.O. Box 498
Watkins, MN 55389
Young Excavating, Inc. 764,310.44
P.O. Box 400
Hackensack, MN 56452
Sellin Bros., Inc. 814,001.40
P.O. Box 159
Hawley, Minnesota 56549
JR Ferche, Inc. 891,120.96
P.O. Box 129
Rice, MN 56367
Robert Gibb & Sons, Inc. 1,087,039.00
P.O. Box 10188
Fargo, ND 58106
Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Anderson, who moved its adoption, accepting the bid of Feldt Plumbing LP, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, in the amount of $597,672.00, for utility and streets improvements for Clear Creek Addition – Phase I. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Brenk and carried without a dissenting vote. Mayor Buboltz declared the resolution adopted.
Pursuant to the recommendations of the Planning Commission, which were submitted to the City Council and upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Tucker, who moved its adoption, approving the preliminary and final plat of Lynnview Estates at 1050 Shorewood Drive. 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.
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 Tucker, seconded by Alderman Hannon to approve the request of Becker County for a waiver of the parking requirements as allowed in the “B-1” Central Business District for the Courthouse expansion at 913 Lake Avenue. Aldermen Tucker, Anderson and Brenk expressed that their vote in favor of this variance was not an endorsement of the parking structure but rather to move the project forward. Alderman Zeman stressed that there is a need for downtown parking. Mayor Buboltz then called the question and the motion carried unanimously.
Upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Imholte, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, to accept, as presented, the Five Year Municipal State Aid and Local Street Systems Plan.
Pursuant to City Administrator Richard Grabow obtaining proposals for consultant services to assist in preparation of a Notice of Intent (NOI) and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to the City’s MS4 Storm Water NPDES Permit, the following proposals were received:
Short Elliot Hendrickson $ 9,500.00
3535 Vadnais Center Drive
St. Paul, Minnesota 55110-5196
Bonestroo Rosene Anderlik & Assoc. 19,200.00
2335 West Highway 36
St. Paul, Minnesota 55113
Upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Imholte, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, to accept the proposal of Short Elliot Hendrickson, St. Paul, Minnesota, in the amount of $9,500.00, to assist in preparation of a Notice of Intent and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan for the City’s MS4 Storm Water NPDES Permit.
Upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Imholte, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving change orders to the Pavilion Restoration Contract, in the amount of $61,321.00, which includes chair lift, stage extension with stairs, tables and chairs, bathroom tile, kitchen fiberglass walls, clear finish for cement floor, kitchen counter, sinks, refrigerator and freezer, 200 amp electrical service, materials for doors in front of stage, sheetrock, gates, carts and repair rubber roof.
Pursuant to the advertisement for bids on construction of and repairs to bituminous surfaces in streets, alleys and parking lots, the following bids were received and opened on March 29, 2006, at 9:00 A.M.:
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Quality Restoration & Service $24,580.00
3066 Spruce Street
Little Canada, Minnesota 55117
Taves Construction, Inc. $27,500.00
dba Driveway Services
28194 Randolph Road
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota 56501
Upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Imholte and carried, without a dissenting vote, accepting the bid of Quality Restoration & Service, Little Canada, Minnesota, in the amount of $24,580.00, for construction of and repairs to bituminous surfaces in streets, alleys and parking lots.
Pursuant to the advertisement for bids for curb, gutter, driveway and sidewalk improvements at various locations throughout the City, the following bids were received and opened at 9:00 A.M., March 29, 2006:
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Classic Concrete $28,395.00
23606 Millview Lane
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota 56501
Heston Contracting 29,200.00
30360 Eagle Lake Drive
Frazee, Minnesota 56544
Quality Restoration & Service 32,158.50
3066 Spruce Street
Little Canada, Minnesota 55117
Upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Imholte and carried, without a dissenting vote, accepting the bid of Classic Concrete, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, in the amount of $28,395.00, for the construction of curb, gutter, driveway and sidewalk improvements at various locations throughout the City.
Pursuant to the advertisement for bids for removal of diseased trees within the City, the only bid received and opened on March 29, 2006, at 9:00 A.M. was that of Carr’s Tree Service. 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 bid of Carr’s Tree Service, Ottertail, Minnesota, in the amount of $17,239.69 or $12.95/inch for removal of diseased trees within the City.
Pursuant to the advertisement for bids on the rental and service of portable restrooms, the following bids were received and opened on March 29, 2006, at 9:00 A.M.:
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Septic Vac $ 5,287.00
15700 Long Lake Road
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota 56501
Jiffy Jons, Inc. 7,490.00
1811 26th Street South
Moorhead, Minnesota 56560
Upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Imholte and carried, without a dissenting vote, accepting the bid of Septic Vac, in the amount of $5,287.00, for rental and service of portable restrooms.
Pursuant to the advertisement for bids for mowing weed lots in various locations throughout the City, the following bids were received and opened on March 29, 2006, at 9:00 A.M.:
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Hometown Boys Lawn Service $1,000.00
1145 Roosevelt Avenue
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota 56501
Stanley Krajsa 3,000.00
18445 324 Avenue
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota 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 bid of Hometown Boys Lawn Service, in the amount of $1,000.00, for mowing weed lots.
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, approving the issuance of a license to operate vehicles for hire for Robert Fairbanks dba D. Taxi for 2006, contingent upon receiving the necessary documents.
Upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Imholte, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, with one abstention (Hannon), to approve the issuance of a Transient Merchants License to Summer Treats allowing the operation of a non-motorized bicycle selling ice cream products, frozen treats and bottled water.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Imholte, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a transient merchants’ license for James Neigel allowing the sale of guns and other miscellaneous items at the National Guard Armory on May 5-6, 2006, pursuant to his application, fee and surety bond.
Pursuant to the request of the Chamber of Commerce and the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing the use of the area in front of the Freeman Arena and the new ice arena for shuttle bus service parking and to use Peoples Park for overflow parking and to block off ten parking spaces on the east side of Washington Avenue in front of Norby’s Department Store for a drop-off/pick-up point downtown during WE Fest August 3-5, 2006.
Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Brenk, who moved its adoption, accepting the feasibility report and setting a hearing for May 2, 2006, at 5:00 P.M. for water, sewer and street improvements for Woodcrest Boulevard. 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 the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, to approve Amendment No. 2 relative to S.P. 0301-51; Agreement No. 82303, Construction of a Partial Parallel Taxiway for Runway 13/31; Reconstruct Aprons; Security Fencing, Environmental Assessment.
Pursuant to Fire Chief Jeffrey Swanson obtaining quotes for an aircooled, engine driven, trailer mounted compressor package for the Detroit Lakes Fire Department, the following bids were opened on March 17, 2006:
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Grand Forks Fire Equipment $63,705.00
921 North Third
Grand Forks, North Dakota 56208
Alex Air Apparatus, Inc. 75,850.00
11897 County Road 87 SE
Alexandria, Minnesota 56308
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 quote of Grand Forks Fire Equipment, in the amount of $63,705.00, for an aircooled, engine driven, trailer mounted, compressor package.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Imholte and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the request of Evangelical Pastors Fellowship allowing them to use the City Bandshell on August 13, 2006, for a gospel concert.
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, approving the issuance of a public gathering permit for Red River Pullers Association allowing them to use the Becker County Fairgrounds for a tractor and pickup pull on July 8, 2006.
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 the issuance of a license to operate a motorized golf cart for Emmanuel Nursing Home, pursuant to their application.
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 Police Department to sell a 1990 Chevrolet DWI forfeiture vehicle.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing four firefighters to attend the 1st Responders School in Brainerd on April 22-23, 2006.
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, introducing, for its second reading and adoption, Ordinance No. 287, 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.
Pursuant to 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 the request of Speedway of Detroit Lakes to amend their premise description on their liquor licenses to include a 37’ x 44’ patio on the east side of their business.
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 a donation of $250.00 to the Detroit Lakes Jaycees to be a sponsor of the 71st Annual Northwest Water Carnival.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without out a dissenting vote, approving a $100.00 donation to the Child Safety and Drug Education Program for Children.
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 the issuance of a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license to the Sandbar II allowing them to sell and serve intoxicating liquor on June 3, 2006, at the Pavilion in conjunction with the State Fire Convention.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Home Rule Charter Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Imholte, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, introducing, for its first reading, an ordinance amending Article III, Section 3.01 of the Administrative Code, setting regular Council Meetings on the second Tuesday of each month effective with the July 11, 2006, City Council Meeting.
Upon the recommendation of the Mayor, a motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, appointing Police Officer Chad Glander as a permanent police officer for the Detroit Lakes Police Department effective April 25, 2006.
A motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a plumbing license for nine months for Randal T. Ryan dba Ryan Mechanical, Inc., Red Wing, Minnesota, pursuant to his application, compliance bond and $25.00 fee.
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, to the VFW Club, 500 Washington Avenue and County 22 General Store, 25883 County Highway 22, pursuant to their application and $100.00 fee.
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 $1,883,757.57 as of March
31, 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 March 8, 2006, through April 4, 2006, in the amount of
$1,692,422.81. 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 County Court Report for February 2006, 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. (6:26 P.M.)
Respectfully submitted,
Lynne Krieger
Asst. City Administrator