April 6, 2004
The regular
meeting of the City Council was called to order in the Council Chambers of the
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; Public Utilities Superintendent Curt Punt; Street Commissioner Roy Estes; City Engineer Gary Nansen; Police Chief Kelvin Keena; Building Official Calvin Mayfield; Liquor Store Manager Bradley MacMaster and Fire Chief Jeffrey Swanson.
Aldermen: Aune, Heltemes,
Hoeglund, Imholte,
And Tollefson.
Absent: Aldermen Anderson and Brenk.
There being no corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular Council meeting held March 2, 2004, the Mayor declared that they would stand approved according to copies of the 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 give consideration to the proposed transfer of The Becker, Inc.’s on-sale intoxicating liquor and Sunday on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses to David Johnson dba The Becker, 917 Washington Avenue, for the period April 6, 2004, through December 31, 2004, Mayor Buboltz called the hearing to order at 5:07 P.M. There being no written or oral comments, the Mayor closed the hearing at 5:07 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council Meeting.
Upon the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Ness, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the transfer of The Becker, Inc.’s on-sale intoxicating liquor and Sunday on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses to David Johnson dba The Becker for the period April 6, 2004, through December 31, 2004.
Mayor Buboltz welcomed the following foreign exchange students that were present at the City Council meeting:
Laura
Rosemary
Gong,
Mikka Tomi,
Pursuant to the request of the Holmes Theatre and upon the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Ness, seconded by Alderman Aune to approve a matching grant in the amount of $55,000.00 for the Historic Holmes Theatre. Alderman Ness advised that the Council previously approved a 1 ˝ to 1 matching grant in the amount of $50,000.00 and a total of $78,406.98 was raised in contributions. Alderman Heltemes requested that these requests be presented at budget time to help with the City’s planning. Alderman Imholte raised the question that since these funds come from the Liquor Fund, there should be a plan for cross promotions. Mayor Buboltz then called the questions and the motion carried unanimously.
A motion
was made by Alderman Riewer, seconded by Alderman Imholte to refer the issuance of a variance allowing a 42
inch ornamental fence in the front yard at
Upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving a policy for street maintenance as follows:
Bituminous Age
(Years) Improvement Remarks
0-5 Seal Coat Complete improvement within 1-3 years of new surface.
6-10 Seal Coat Within 7 years
of previous seal coat
16-20 Seal Coat Seven year
schedule unless surface is deteriorated
26-30 Bituminous Overlay Seal coat within 1-3 years of overlayment
Seal Coat
31-35 No Action
36-40 Seal Coat Seven year
schedule
41-50 No Action
Greater
than 50 Reconstrution
Pursuant to
the recommendation of the City Engineer and the Street and Park Committee, a
resolution was introduced by Alderman Heltemes, who
moved its adoption, approving plans and specifications and the calling for bids
for street and utility improvements on
Upon the
recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a resolution was introduced by
Alderman Heltemes, who moved its adoption, requiring
that parking of vehicles on
Pursuant to
the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a resolution was
introduced by Alderman Heltemes, who moved its
adoption, approving the location and right-of-way for street and utility
improvements on
Upon the
recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a resolution was introduced by
Alderman Heltemes, who moved its adoption, approving
plans and specifications and the calling for bids for street improvements (mill
and overlay) on
Upon the
recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a resolution was introduced by
Alderman Heltemes, who moved its adoption, requiring
that parking of vehicles on
Pursuant to
the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a resolution was
introduced by Alderman Heltemes, who moved its
adoption, approving the location and right-of-way for street improvements on
Pursuant to the recommendation of
the Street and Park Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Heltemes, who moved its adoption, approving plans and
specifications and the calling for bids for street improvements (mill and
overlay) on
Upon the
recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a resolution was introduced by
Alderman Heltemes, who moved its adoption, requiring
that parking of vehicles on
Pursuant to
the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a resolution was
introduced by Alderman Heltemes, who moved its
adoption, approving the location and right-of-way for street improvements on
Pursuant to the advertisement for bids for street and storm sewer improvements for Timber Creek Third Addition Phase I, the following bids were received and opened at 10:00 A.M., March 30, 2004:
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Sherbrooke Asphalt, Inc. $264,205.90
Aggregate Industries, Inc. 323,718.50
Sellin Bros., Inc. 332,781.00
Aspen Concrete Company 357,157.93
3798 State 371 NW
Upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a
resolution was introduced by Alderman Heltemes, who
moved its adoption, providing for the acceptance of the bid of Sherbrooke Asphalt, Inc.,
Pursuant to the Street Commissioner obtaining quotes for construction of a cul-de-sac at White Clover Beach, the following quotes were received:
BIDDER BID
AMOUNT
Feldt Plumbing & Heating $6,700.00
Hough, Inc. 6,995.00
Upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a
motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by
Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote,
accepting the quote of Feldt Plumbing and Heating,
Pursuant to the advertisement for bids for a desiccant dehumidification unit for the Sports Arena, the following bids were received and opened at 9:00 A.M., March 31, 2004:
BIDDER BID
AMOUNT
Schwab-Vollhaber-Lubratt, Inc. $57,450.00
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, accepting the bid of Schwab-Vollhaber-Lubratt,
Inc.,
Pursuant to the Street Commissioner obtaining quotes for the furnishing and installation of sheet metal ducting for the ventilation system in Sports Arena #1, the following quotes were opened at 9:00 A.M., March 31, 2004:
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Laney’s Mechanical, Inc. $15,883.00
1034 Highway 59 South
Modern Heating and Plumbing, Inc. 20,807.54
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, accepting the quote of Laney’s Mechanical, Inc.,
Pursuant to the Street Commissioner obtaining quotes for a new 6,000 pound capacity mobile lifting crane, the following quotes were opened:
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Hedahl’s $5,395.00
Farnam’s Genuine Parts, Inc.
Riverside Auto 5,740.00
Upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, to accept the quote of Hedahl’s, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, in the amount of $5,395.00, for a new 6,000 pound capacity mobile lifting crane.
Pursuant to the Street Commissioner obtaining quotes for a four-door crew cab one ton truck for the Park Department, the following quotes were opened:
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Nereson Chevrolet $ 27,063.78
McDougall Ford 27,180.93
1015 Highway 59 South
Norseman Motors, Inc. 28,190.98
Highway 10 East
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 accept the quote of Nereson Chevrolet, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, in the amount of $27,063.78, for a four-door crew cab one ton truck.
Pursuant to the Street Commissioner obtaining quotes for three snow boxes for the Street Department trucks, the following quotes were opened:
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Bert’s Truck Equipment $ 22,098.75
3804 Highway 75 North
Fair Mfg., Inc. 22,579.07
Upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a
motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by
Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote,
to accept the quote of Bert’s Truck Equipment,
Pursuant to the Street Commissioner obtaining quotes for a box, hoist and end gate lift for the new one-ton truck, the following quotes were opened:
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Bert’s Truck Equipment $ 8,609.59
3804 Highway 75 North
Sanitation Products 9,177.11
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 accept the quote of Bert’s Truck Equipment, Moorhead, Minnesota, in the amount of $8,609.59, for a box, hoist and end gate lift for the new one-ton truck.
Pursuant to the Street Commissioner obtaining quotes for a 1000 gallon oil tank for waste oil at the City Shop, the following quotes were opened:
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Fargo Tank & Steel Co. $ 2,741.00
O’Day Tank and Steel Co. 6,704.00
2420
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 accept the quote of Fargo Tank and Steel Co.,
Pursuant to obtaining quotes for rental of the Pavilion over the 4th of July holiday period, the following quotes were received:
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Mike Checkalski $2,600.00
Nightstorm
Kelly Reller 1,799.99
Upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, accepting the quote of Mike Checkalski for rental of the Pavilion over the 4th of July holiday period in the amount of $2,600.00.
Upon the request of Bryan Domholt, Admiral of the 69th Annual Northwest Water Carnival, the motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Ness and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of the following permits:
1) Pet and Doll Parade – July 17, 2004;
2) 69th Annual Parade of the Northwest – July 18, 2004;
3) Temporary sign permit during the course of Water Carnival;
Street Closings:
1)
Water Fights and Ice Cream Social at 6:00 P.M., July
14, 2004,
2)
5k/10 Mile Walk Run at 7:30 A.M. – 10:00 A.M., July 17,
2004,
3)
Pet & Doll Parade at 10:00 A.M., July 17, 2004,
4) Parade of the Northwest at 1:00 P.M., July 18, 2004, State Street to Summit Avenue to Front Street to Washington Avenue to West Lake Drive to Summit Avenue;
5)
Water Ski Show at 3:30 P.M., July 18, 2004,
6) Car and Motorcycle Show, July 17, 2004, one way entrance on north side of Pavilion near the bandshell and the parking lot to display the cars;
Facilities and Grounds:
1) Fire Department on July 18, 2004;
2)
3) City Band Shell July 13 – 18, 2004
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, approving the issuance of a transient merchant’s license to Lori Neigel allowing the sale of guns and other miscellaneous items at the National Guard Armory on June 26-27, 2004, pursuant to her application, fee and surety bond.
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 31, 2004, at 9:00 A.M.:
BIDDER BID
AMOUNT
Taves Construction, Inc. $20,750.00
dba Driveway Services
Sherbrooke Asphalt, Inc. 22,470.00
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, accepting the bid of Taves Construction, Inc.,
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 31, 2004:
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Classic Concrete Contractors $25,787.50
Heston Contracting 26,485.00
Upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a
motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by
Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote,
accepting the bid of Classic Concrete Contractors,
Pursuant to the advertisement for bids for removal of diseased trees within the City, the following bids were received and opened on March 31, 2004, at 9:00 A.M.:
BIDDER BID
AMOUNT
D.L. Excavating & Landscaping $11,875.00
Harles Tree Service 12,812.50
32684 Claybank
Carr’s Tree Service 15,242.82
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, accepting the bid of D.L. Excavating & Landscaping,
Pursuant to the advertisement for bids on the rental and service of portable restrooms, the following bids were received and opened on March 31, 2004, at 9:00 A.M.:
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Septic Vac $ 6,880.00
Jiffy Jons, Inc. 7,760.00
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, accepting the bid of Septic Vac, in the amount of $6,880.00, for rental and service of portable restrooms.
Pursuant to the advertisement for
bids for mowing weed lots in various locations throughout the City, the only
bid received was that of Stanley Krajsa,
Upon the
recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Heltemes
and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of fertilizer
licenses for 2004 to
Pursuant to the request of the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce and 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, waiving the Pavilion Rental Fee for the Arts & Crafts in the Park and the Beardsley Run.
Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Hoeglund, who moved its adoption, to support restoring unfair reductions of Local Government Aid (LGA). The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Ness 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 Riewer, seconded by Alderman Ness and carried, without a dissenting vote, introducing for its second reading and adoption, Ordinance No. 250, an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 221 relative to Ward Boundaries within the City of Detroit Lakes as follows:
All that area that lies north of the center line of Long Lake Road and West Willow Street from the west City limits to the center line 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.
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
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.
Pursuant to the Planning Commission recommendations which were submitted to the City Council and upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Riewer, seconded by Alderman Imholte and carried, without a dissenting vote, introducing, for its first reading, an ordinance amending the City’s Zoning Ordinance by requiring the 500 square foot per unit of open space (grass area) to be useable open space.
Pursuant to the Planning Commission recommendations which were submitted to the City Council and upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Imholte, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, to deny the request of Hunter Briard for a variance allowing a covered deck 67’ from the Ordinary High Watermark in the Shoreland District at 1346 East Shore Drive because Mr. Briard failed to show there is any hardship to justify the request.
Upon the
recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by
Alderman Imholte, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, to defer
approval of the preliminary plat of
Pursuant to the recommendations of the Planning Commission which were submitted to the City Council, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Imholte, who moved its adoption, approving the final plat of Lake Forest Fourth Addition which includes the change in the park area from four acres to 3.25 acres. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Riewer. Community Development Director Larry Remmen advised the Council that the outer walkway and trail system in Lake Forest Fourth Addition which will be dedicated is about five acres in size. Mayor Buboltz then called the question and the motion for the adoption of the resolution was carried without a dissenting vote.
Pursuant to the request of the Warning Siren Subcommittee for the City’s financial support for an Emergency Warning Siren System, Alderman Imholte advised that the Public Safety Committee recommended that this request be considered during the upcoming budget process.
Upon the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Imholte, who moved its adoption, authorizing execution of a sub-grant agreement with the Division of Emergency Management in the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for an early warning system grant. 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 the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Imholte, seconded by Alderman Riewer, introducing, for its first reading, an ordinance regulating the sale of fireworks in the City. City Administrator Richard Grabow advised the Council that after the Public Safety Committee reviewed the draft ordinance, a change was made allowing the sale of fireworks from tents, trucks and parking lots. Mayor Buboltz called the question and the motion carried unanimously.
Upon the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Imholte, seconded by Alderman Tollefson and carried, without a dissenting vote, introducing an ordinance, for its first reading, establishing fees for emergency fire protection services.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Imholte, seconded by Alderman Ness and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing the Fire Department to apply for a FEMA Grant, in the amount of $57,089.00, to be used for a new radio base repeater system and updating rescue equipment.
Upon the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Imholte, seconded by Alderman Ness and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing entering into a Fire Station Site Agreement with WE Fest for on-site services on August 6-8, 2004, in the amount of $4,500.00.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Imholte, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, denying the request of B.J. Allen Company to use City Parking Lot #1 to sell fireworks from June 25, 2004, through July 4, 2004 because it is public property and the concern for safety issues.
Upon the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Imholte, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a transient merchants’ license to TNT Fireworks Minnesota allowing them to sell fireworks in the parking lot of WalMart June 25, 2004, through July 5, 2004, pursuant to their application, surety bond and fee.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a dance permit for the Eagles Club on June 5, 2004, in conjunction with the Street Faire, such application having been recommended for approval by the Police Chief.
Pursuant to the request of the Emergency Siren Committee and upon the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Imholte, seconded by Alderman Riewer and carried, without a dissenting vote, directing City staff to apply for a grant from the Detroit Lakes Community Foundation a siren system.
Mayor Buboltz set a special City Council Meeting for April 13, 2004, at 5:00 P.M. to give consideration to accepting a proposal for installation of a new cash register system at Lakes Liquor.
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 issuance of the following temporary on-sale 3.2 malt liquor licenses to the Detroit Lakes Jaycees for the 69th Annual Northwest Water Carnival:
1) July 14-18, 2004, at the Pavilion and the enclosed area attached to the south side of the Pavilion; and
2) July 16, 2004, at the Becker County Fairgrounds in an enclosed area.
Upon the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Ness, seconded by Alderman Tollefson and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a temporary on-sale 3.2 malt liquor license for the DL Softball Association for the 2004 softball season, pursuant to their application and $25.00 fee.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Ness, seconded by Alderman Tollefson and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license to the Eagles Club allowing the sale of liquor in a fenced-in area on Holmes Street on June 5-6, 2004, in conjunction with the Street Faire.
Pursuant to the request of Bryan Domholt, the Admiral of the 69th Northwest Water
Carnival, and upon the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee,
a motion was made by Alderman Ness, seconded by Alderman Tollefson
and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing $200.00 for a sponsorship
fee for the 69th Northwest Water Carnival, such funds to be taken
from the Liquor Fund.
Upon the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Ness, seconded by Alderman Tollefson and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of permits to consume alcoholic beverages at the Pavilion for the following:
1) Jesus Sanchez on September 12, 2004;
2) Marlys Douglas on July 10, 2004;
3) Martha Chaves on June 27, 2004; and
4) Marcia Guerra on July 31, 2004.
Pursuant to 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 following gambling applications:
1) Holy Rosary Catholic Church for a raffle on June 21, 2004, at
at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church; and
2) Detroit Lakes Softball Association for a raffle on July 17, 2004,
at the Snappy Park Softball Complex.
Upon the recommendation of the Public Utilities Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Ness and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the following electric utility substation and transmission project change orders:
1) Change Order No. 1 for adder to Ottertail Power Transmission Contract, in the amount of $2,278.00, for addition of one 70’ H2 pole;
2) Change Order No. 2 for adder to Electrical Builders, Inc., West Substation Contract, in the amount of $2,000.00, for additional materials and labor for grounding of power transformer lightning arresters; and
3) Change Order No. 1 for adder to Aerial Contractors, Inc., Industrial and Front Street Substations Contract, in the amount of $2,440.00, for additional grounding of power transformer lightning arresters.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Mayor, a motion was made by Alderman Ness, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, appointing Rhoda Hooper to the Lake Agassiz Regional Library Board of Trustees for the period April 6, 2004, through December 31, 2006.
After Mayor Buboltz informed the Council that he recently was appointed to the Minnesota Housing State Board of Directors, a motion was made by Alderman Imholte, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing the reimbursement of travel expenses to attend these meetings.
A motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded
by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a
dissenting vote, approving the issuance of cigarette licenses, for one year, to
A motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Heltemes
and carried, without a dissenting vote, that building permits for the month of
March, 2004, in the estimated construction value of $1,923,157.00, 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.
A motion was made by Alderman Aune, 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 $3,551,101.51 as of March 31, 2004, 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 March 3, 2004, through
April 6, 2004, in the amount of $2,738,189.92.
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 Aune, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, that the Chief of Police Reports, County Court Report for February, 2004, Fire Chief’s Report, Monthly Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance Report, Liquor Store Manager’s Report, Animal Control Report and parking violations report be approved and placed on file.
The motion was made by Alderman
Ness, seconded by Alderman Tollefson and carried,
without a dissenting vote, approving gambling licenses for T.I.P., Inc. to
conduct gambling at the Elk’s Lodge,
A motion was made by Alderman Riewer, seconded by Alderman Tollefson and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of plumbing licenses for Daniel Maloney dba Maloney Plumbing and Heating and Ellingson Plumbing and Heating, pursuant to their application, compliance bond and $25.00 fee.
A motion was made by Alderman Imholte, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a permit for the Becker County Citizens’ Committee for the National Guard allowing them to conduct a parade on April 7, 2004.
After Street Commissioner Roy Estes summarized the 2003 Street and Park Department Annual Report, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, accepting the report and ordering it placed on file.
Alderman Ness informed the Council that the Public Utilities Commission established a watering ban from June through August, 2004, from 10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. each day.
There being no further business to conduct, by general consent, the Mayor adjourned the meeting. (6:30 P.M.)
Respectfully submitted,
Lynne Krieger