Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
May 3, 2005
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, May 3, 2005, 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; 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: Anderson, Aune, Brenk, Hannon, Heltemes, Imholte, Tollefson, Tucker and Zeman.
Absent: None.
There being no corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular Council Meeting held April 5, 2005, 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 hear public comment and give consideration to the proposed vacation of a portion of East Shore Drive (formerly Township Road #93 – Castaway Inn and Resort), the Mayor called the hearing to order at 5:01 P.M. Community Development Director Larry Remmen advised the Council that the reason for this vacation is a 55-unit hotel is being planned for the area but part of the right-of-way is interfering with the construction. He also advised that a easement for utility purposes will be necessary and a temporary easement for construction purposes will need to be give to the State of Minnesota for the proposed Highway 10 Project. Mr. Remmen also informed the Council that staff met with the Highway Department and a bike and pedestrian path during construction of the hotel will be usable but when actual construction of the Highway 10 Project starts, it may be necessary to close it down for safety purposes on a temporary basis. There being no further oral or written comments, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 5:03 P.M. and reconvened the regular meeting.
Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Anderson, who moved its adoption, providing for the vacation of a portion of East Shore Drive (formerly Township Road #93) contingent upon receiving an easement for utility purposes and a temporary easement for the State of Minnesota for construction purposes which will expire December 1, 2012. 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 notice having been published in the official newspaper that the City Council, this date, would hear public comment and give consideration to the proposed water, sewer and street improvements on a portion of Airport and Wenner Roads, the Mayor called the hearing to order at 5:03 P.M. Upon Mayor Buboltz’s request, City Engineer Gary Nansen summarized the proposed project which will involve utility and street construction to the site and utility improvements within the Menard’s site boundaries at an estimated cost of $811,500.00 of which $561,900.00 will be assessable. There being no oral or written comments, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 5:10 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council Meeting.
Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Anderson, who moved its adoption, ordering water, sewer and street improvements and preparation of plans and specifications for a portion of Airport Road and Wenner Road contingent upon the execution of a Developer’s Agreement with Menards, Inc. 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 notice having been published in the official newspaper that the City Council, this date, would give consideration to approving the Redevelopment District Plan for Redevelopment Project No. 24 and establishing Tax Increment Financing District No. 24-1 and approving the Tax Increment Financing Plan for Lodge on the Lake, the Mayor called the hearing to order at 5:11 P.M. Community Development Director Larry Remmen briefly summarized the proposed TIF Plan which would provide up to $620,000.00 in pay as you go tax increment financing for the Lodge on the Lake Project which the Development Authority has recommended for approval. There being no oral or written comments, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 5:13 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council Meeting.
Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Anderson, who moved its adoption, approving the Redevelopment Plan for Redevelopment Project No. 24 and approving the Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 24-1 (Lodge on the Lake). The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Aune and carried with one abstention (Imholte). The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Mayor Buboltz called to order a hearing at 5:14 P.M. to consider the matter of a reported nuisance at 502 West Front Street. Building Official Calvin Mayfield advised the Council that the property has not been cleaned up. There being no written or oral comments, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 5:14 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council Meeting. A motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Brenk and carried, without a dissenting vote, that the City Council finds that a nuisance exists in violation of City Code Chapter 901 at the property location set forth above due to the accumulation of debris, i.e. pipe, rotted wall sections, scrap lumber, couch, cardboard, paint cans, Styrofoam plates and containers, bags of household garbage, pop bottles in the rear yard at 502 West Front Street, that the nuisance was not terminated or abated by the property owner after notice and order to do so duly given by the City; that the City shall abate the nuisance at 502 West Front Street.
Mayor Buboltz called to order a hearing at 5:15 P.M. to consider the matter of a reported nuisance at 333 Oak Street. Building Official Calvin Mayfield advised the Council that the items have not been removed. There being no written or oral comments, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 5:15 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council Meeting. A motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, that the City Council finds that a nuisance exists in violation of City Code Chapter 901 at the property location set forth above due to the accumulation of debris, i.e. various piles of cardboard, construction debris, planters, lumber and several bags of garbage in the yard at 333 Oak Street, that the nuisance was not terminated or abated by the property owner after notice and order to do so duly given by the City; that the City shall abate the nuisance at 333 Oak Street.
Public Utilities Superintendent Curt Punt presented to David Gifford the 2005 Municipal Electric Utility College Scholarship in the amount of $500.00.
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 the request of G. Theodore Schaum for use of the City Park on June 17, 2005, for the DL Multi-Cultural Network Event #1.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Zeman, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a parade permit to G. Theodore Schaum allowing him to conduct a parade on June 17, 2005, for the DL Multi-Cultural Network Event #1.
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 amendments to the Detroit Lakes Ministerial Association’s request to use the City Park which was approved at the April 5, 2005, City Council Meeting and as outlined by Paula Boehm.
Alderman Imholte publicly thanked Senator Keith Langseth for his lobbying efforts for the State Bonding Grant which included funds for the renovation of the Pavilion. He also thanked Representative Paul Marquart and Mayor Buboltz for all their efforts on this legislation and acknowledged John King who is on loan to the Committee from MMCDC and Lightowler Johnson who has donated their services. Alderman Tucker outlined the concept and proposed design for the Pavilion restoration. 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 the preliminary plans for the restoration of the Pavilion. Alderman Imholte informed the audience that the State Bonding Grant is a matching grant and $284,000.00 will need to be raised and the Committee has $100,000.00 as of this date. Alderman Imholte noted that $10,000.00 was donated by the Detroit Lakes Area Community Foundation.
Alderman Heltemes advised that the Public Safety Committee after review for several months and conducting several public input meetings arrived at a recommend-ation on the request of the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce to make the West Lake Drive beach front “user friendly” and safe. Upon the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Imholte, that parking restrictions currently on the south side of West Lake Drive be changed to the north side of West Lake Drive and no parking of RVs/boat trailer signs be placed on the south side of West Lake Drive, from J & K Marina to the boat ramp on Saturdays and Sundays, Labor Day to Memorial Day and the crosswalks be checked and repainted as necessary. Police Officer Eric Bergren, 156 Shorewood Drive, appeared before the Council to oppose the proposed changes. Mike Knoop, representing the Chamber, reiterated the Chamber’s recommendation of allowing parking on both sides of West Lake Drive during the nonpeak seasons, (July 4, Water Carnival and WE Fest are high peak seasons). Scott Mehlhaff, 935 North Shore Drive, spoke in favor of parking on both sides of West Lake Drivc. Matt Wimmer, 90 West Lake Drive, stressed that this decision is not a public safety issue but an economic development issue. Chief Keena reminded the Council that his recommendation and the Fire Chief’s recommendation is based on public safety issues, recommended that no parking remain on the south side of the West Lake Drive. Alderman Tollefson opposed parking on both sides of the street but did speak in favor of leaving the parking situation as is and recommended that this issue be put on the Long Range Planning Meeting’s Agenda. Alderman Heltemes spoke in favor of leaving the parking restrictions on the south side of the street. Alderman Imholte spoke in favor of parking on the south side of the street because of improved line of site by accesses onto West Lake Drive. Alderman Zeman questioned if these parking restrictions need to be enforced all summer long and suggested restriction parking from the 4th week of June until the middle of August. Alderman Hannon agreed with Alderman Imholte on safer line of sites, if parking restrictions were placed on the north side of the street. Mayor Buboltz then called the question and the motion carried with three dissenting votes.
Pursuant to the advertisement for bids for construction of water, sewer and street improvements to Lake Forest Fifth Addition, the following bids were received and opened at 10:00 A.M., May 2, 2005:
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Sellin Bros., Inc. $265,002.90
P.O. Box 159
Hawley, Minnesota 56549
S.J. Louis Construction, Inc. 268,676.54
P.O. Box 399
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota 56387
Feldt Plumbing and Heating 275,297.32
28442 State Highway 34
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota 56501
Quam Construction Co., Inc. 285,018.85
P.O. Box 48
Willmar, Minnesota 56201
Mark II of Fosston, Inc. 285,636.50
P.O. Box 187
Fosston, Minnesota 56542
Lakes Paving dba Sherbrooke Asphalt 289,963.66
P.O. Box 515
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota 56502
Delzer Construction, Inc. 296,362.84
3220 Fir Avenue East
Fergus Falls, Minnesota 56537
Gordon Construction of Mahnomen, Inc. 321,915.00
2222 270th Avenue
Mahnomen, Minnesota 56557
Young Excavating, Inc. 322,146.31
P.O. Box 400
Hackensack, Minnesota 56452
Rising Sun Construction, Inc. 336,779.90
4202 3rd Avenue North
Fargo, North Dakota 58102
Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Brenk, who moved it adoption, accepting the bid of Sellin Bros., Inc., Hawley, Minnesota, in the amount of $265,002.90, for construction of water, sewer and street improvements to Lake Forest Fifth Addition . 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 advertisement for bids for construction of water, sewer, storm sewer and street improvements to Lake Breeze Estates, the following bids were received and opened at 11:00 A.M., May 2, 2005:
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Sellin Bros., Inc. $579,416.22
P.O. Box 159
Hawley, Minnesota 56549
Feldt Plumbing and Heating 637,693.09
28442 State Highway 34
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota 56501
S.J. Louis Construction, Inc. 618,028.17
P.O. Box 399
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota 56387
Young Excavating, Inc. 641,067.80
P.O. Box 400
Hackensack, Minnesota 56452
Quam Construction Co., Inc. 634,697.41
P.O. Box 48
Willmar, Minnesota 56201
Mark II of Fosston, Inc. 659,847.00
P.O. Box 187
Fosston, Minnesota 56542
Delzer Construction, Inc. 651,838.58
3220 Fir Avenue East
Fergus Falls, Minnesota 56537
Hough, Inc. 672,079.00
P.O. Box 2
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota 56502
Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Brenk, who moved it adoption, accepting the bid of Sellin Bros., Inc., Hawley, Minnesota, in the amount of $579,416.22, for construction of water, sewer, storm sewer and street improvements to Lake Breeze Estates. 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. City Engineer Gary Nansen advised that the City has the right to accept the alternate bid of Sellin Bros., Inc., in the amount of $190,470.40 and will be retained by change order for 30 days.
Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Heltemes, introducing Ordinance No. 270, an ordinance rezoning Lots 3 and 4, Block 1, of Brainard Addition from “R-2: One and Two Family Residence District to “R-3” Multi-Family Residence District. Upon the inquiry of Mayor Buboltz, Community Development Director Larry Remmen, advised that a zoning change does not require an Environmental Assessment Worksheet. The Mayor then called the question and the motion carried unanimously.
Pursuant to the request of LeRoy Howard and the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Brenk, who moved its adoption, authorizing a feasibility study on proposed extension of water and sewer on Highway 59 South approximately 1100 feet. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried without a dissenting vote. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, introducing for its second reading and adoption Ordinance No. 271, an ordinance amending Section 9 of the Subdivision Regulations relative to dedication of storm water holding areas.
A motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Hannon, introducing for its second reading and adoption, Ordinance No. 272, an ordinance amending Section 24 of the Zoning Ordinance relative to motion signs and flashing signs and authorizing the Community Development Director to publish a summary of said ordinance. Aldermen Brenk and Zeman spoke in opposition of the ordinance. Aldermen Tucker, Hannon and Heltemes spoke in favor of the regulating motion signs and flashing signs. After discussion on the type of signs this ordinance regulates, the Mayor called the question and the motion carried with two dissenting votes and Ordinance No. 273 was adopted.
Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Brenk, introducing for its second reading and adoption Ordinance No 273, an ordinance rezoning a 2.37 acre tract of land at 1682 Highway 10 East from “R-2” One and Two Family Residence District to “B-3” Auto Oriented Business District. Alderman Imholte spoke in favor of the rezoning but expressed his concern about not having a feasibility study completed on construction of sewer and water to that area and proposed that the City let him build but require that Mr. Simison hook up to City services when available. Alderman Brenk spoke in favor of the rezoning and urged Council Members to vote for the rezoning ordinance and suggested that staff discuss the hook up requirements for City services at the Long Range Planning Meeting. Mayor Buboltz then called the question and the motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Alderman Imholte, who moved its adoption, authorizing the preparation of a feasibility study on water and sewer improvements to 1682 Highway 10 East and required Mr. Simison to hook up to water and sewer when they become available. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Zeman 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 motion was made by Alderman Tucker, seconded by Alderman Anderson, introducing for its first reading an ordinance amending Section 3 of the Zoning Ordinance adding landscaping standards for parking lots and commercial developments. Alderman Zeman expressed his concern about how enforceable this ordinance would be and how these landscaping projects would be maintained. Upon inquiry, Community Development Director Larry Remmen advised that there is a section in this ordinance dealing with maintenance of landscaping. Mayor Buboltz called the question and the motion carried with one dissenting vote (Zeman).
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 Tucker, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a parking variance to the Detroit Lakes Chamber of Commerce allowing 18 parking spaces instead of the required 24 spaces for construction of an office building at 700 Summit Avenue, subject to the following conditions:
1) That a landscaping plan be approved by the Community Development Department prior to issuance of a building permit;
2) That the building not exceed 5000 square feet and be constructed as shown on the approved site plan; and
3) That the Developer obtain the required Pelican River Watershed permit prior to issuance of a building permit.
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 Tucker, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a front and side yard variance to Bellefeuille Construction allowing an addition to a business at 106 West Willow, subject to the following conditions:
1) That the addition not exceed 12 x 24 feet;
2) That the front yard setback be 25 feet or greater;
3) That the ramp on the west side be allowed to be extended into the new addition;
4) That the project be constructed as shown on the approved site plan; and
5) That the owner install a rain gutter on the west roof edge to direct stormwater onto his own lot.
Pursuant to the recommendations of the Planning Commission which were submitted to the City Council and upon the recommendation o the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Tucker, seconded by Alderman Anderson to approve the amended preliminary plat of Deerwood Park, subject to the following conditions:
1) That the Developer obtain the required Pelican River Watershed District Permit;
2) That all required utility and stormwater easements be provided; and
3) That a notice be placed on the plat as follows: This plat is located in the City of Detroit Lakes’ Two Mile Extraterritorial area and is subject to annexation to the City at any time.
Alderman Imholte spoke against approving the preliminary plat of Deerwood Park because of it not being annexed into the City making it very expensive to extend sewer and water to each lot as they are platted into two acre lots. Alderman Tucker advised that was the reason the Planning Commission placed conditions upon the approval of the preliminary plat. Upon inquiry by Alderman Anderson, Community Development Director Larry Remmen advised that this plat is not contiguous to the City making it much harder to annex this area. Alderman Brenk spoke in favor of the City being more aggressive in annexations and in favor of approving the preliminary plat of Deerwood Park. Alderman Zeman suggested that the City develop a sales plan and then talk to the Willow Springs property owners about annexation. Mayor Buboltz then called the question and the motion carried with one dissenting vote (Imholte).
Pursuant to the recommendations of the Planning Commission which were submitted to the City Council and the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Tucker, who moved its adoption, approving the final plat of Buzz Estates. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried without a dissenting vote. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Imholte, who moved its adoption, establishing Willow Street, from Cheryl Avenue to Trunk Highway No. 59, as a Municipal State Aid Street. 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 a request and upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Imholte, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, to deny the request for street lights at the intersection of East Shore Drive and Highway 10.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Imholte, who moved its adoption, accepting the sidewalk repair/replacement survey, as presented, and setting a hearing for June 7, 2005, at 5:00 P.M. on the proposed curb, gutter, driveway and sidewalk improvements at various locations throughout the City of Detroit Lakes. 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 request of the Lakes Area Farmers Market 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 the 2005 Lakes Area Farmers’ Market from May to October, 2005.
Pursuant to the request of Christian Fellowship Church and 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, denying their request to waive the Pavilion rental fee of $100.00 for July 8, 2005.
Pursuant to the request of Coldwell Banker First Realty-Lyon and 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, denying their request to waive the Pavilion rental fee of $100.00 for their community Picnic on June 23, 2005, to raise funds for a Habitat for Humanity Home.
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 Aune 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 4-6, 2005.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Aune 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.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a private dock and boat lift license to Brian Korbel, 714 West Lake Drive, pursuant to his application and fee.
Upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of fertilizer licenses for Rob D. Ullyott dba R.U. Ready Lawn Care and Ritchie Just dba Valley Green of Detroit Lakes.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Brenk, who moved its adoption, approving Amendment No. 1 to the Grant Agreement for Airport Consultant Services which extends the expiration date to August 28, 2007. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried without a dissenting vote. Mayor Buboltz declared the resolution adopted.
Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing the attendance of City Attorney William Briggs to the Annual City Attorneys Update on June 22, 2005, in St. Paul.
Pursuant to the request of Lutheran Social Services and upon the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Zeman, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving their request to distribute used bikes that the Detroit Lakes Police Department has for foster children in the County.
Upon the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Zeman, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing the Police Chief to advertise and sell a 1990 Oldsmobile and 1994 Volkswagon forfeiture vehicle.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Tollefson and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving a public gathering permit for the Red River Pullers Association allowing them to conduct a tractor and pickup pull at the Becker County Fairgrounds on July 3, 2005, pursuant to their application and fee.
Pursuant to the request of First Lutheran Church and 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 their request to place a four-way stop at the intersection of Lake Avenue and Frazee Street and to yellow the four corners of that intersection to allow for a better site line.
Upon Mayor Buboltz’s request, a motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Tollefson and carried, without a dissenting vote, to remove the stop sign at the intersection of McKinley Avenue and Holmes Street.
Upon the request of the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce and 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 $100.00 donation for the Bird Festival.
Pursuant to the request of the Detroit Lakes Police Department 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, to approve a donation of $100.00 for their Child Safety and Drug Education Program.
Upon the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a permit to consume alcoholic beverages at the Pavilion relative to the James Bond Family Reunion on August 19, 2005.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Public Utilities Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Tollefson, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, to approve completion of contract and for final payment of $32,062.00 to Preferred Controls of Albany, Minnesota, for the furnishing of a Supervisory Control Automated Date Acquisition (SCADA) System for operation of water system and wastewater/storm water lift stations.
Upon the recommendation of the Public Utilities Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Tollefson, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving completion of contract and for final payment of $65,646.67 to Aerial Contractors, Inc., of Moorhead, Minnesota, for construction of Industrial and Front Street Electric Substations.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Public Utilities Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Tollefson, seconded by Alderman Tucker and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the purchase of electric service territory from Wild Rice Electric Cooperative in the amount of $179,500.00. Description of territory being that presently held by Wild Rice which is west of the Pelican River and north of Trunk Highway 34 in Sections 23 and 26, and south of Trunk Highway 34 in Section 26, except for the non-annexed SE corner of Section 26 of approximately 20 acres, all within Detroit Township, Becker County.
A motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing the attendance of Council and staff to the League of Minnesota Cities Regional Meeting in Battle Lake, June 29, 2005.
A motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a plumbing license for nine months to John Spalla dba Lakes Area Plumbing and Heating, Ogema, pursuant to his application, compliance bond and fee.
A motion was made by Alderman
Anderson, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, that
the trial balance, submitted by Finance Officer Louis Guzek, showing the balance
in the City treasury to be in the amount of $1,479,713.20 as of April 30, 2005,
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 April 6, 2005, through May 3, 2005, in the amount of
$2,227,334.61. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by
Alderman Aune and carried without a dissenting vote. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
The motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, that the County Court Report for March, 2005, Chief of Police Reports, Fire Chief’s Report, Liquor Store Manager’s Report, parking violations report and Animal Control Report be approved and placed on file.
There being no further business to conduct, by general consent, the Mayor adjourned the meeting (6:51 P.M.)
Respectfully submitted,
Lynne Krieger
Asst. City Administrator