Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

                                                                                    June 7, 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, June 7, 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 May 3, 2005, and the special City Council Meeting held May 24, 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 Council would at this present meeting conduct a hearing for the purpose of hearing public comment in the matter of construction of curb, gutter, driveway and sidewalk repair/replacement at various locations throughout the City, Mayor Buboltz called the hearing to order at 5:02 P.M.  There being no comments, the Mayor closed the hearing at 5:03 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 the improvement of curb, gutter, concrete driveway and concrete walk for 2005.  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.

 

            Mayor Buboltz called to order a hearing at 5:03 P.M. to consider the matter of a reported nuisance at 907 North Shore Drive, 205 East Union Street and 1417 Corbett Road.  Police Chief Kelvin Keena advised the Council that the abandoned vehicle at 907 North Shore Drive belongs to the deceased father of the property owner and his sister has the title to it and will be back from Europe in September, 2005.  He advised the Council that the abandoned car at 205 East Union Street has not been removed and the owner of the abandoned vehicle at 1417 Corbett Road is an over the road truck driver and asked that he be allowed to have until July 1, 2005, to remove the vehicle since he is gone for long periods of time.  There being no further comments, the Mayor closed the public hearing at 5:08 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council Meeting.  Upon the recommendation of the Police Chief and Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Anderson 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 locations set forth above due to abandoned and unlicensed vehicles, that the nuisances were not terminated or abated by the property owner after notice and order to do so duly given by the City; that the City shall take the necessary action to abate the nuisance at 907 North Shore Drive on October 1, 2005, the nuisance at 205 East Union immediately and the nuisance at 1417 Corbett Road by August 1, 2005.

 

            Mayor Buboltz called to order a hearing at 5:08 P.M. to consideration the matter of a reported nuisance at 617 Thomas Avenue.  Building Official Calvin Mayfield advised the Council that the property owner has not done any excavation to fill in the large hole.  John Babb, 24929 220th Avenue and property owner of 617 Thomas Avenue, appeared before the Council and asked why he cannot get a building permit to build a house at 617 Thomas Avenue.  Building Official Calvin Mayfield advised the Council that the information received from Mr. Babb on his building application was incorrect.  Mayor Buboltz asked that City Administrator Richard Grabow, Building Official Calvin Mayfield, John Babb and Alderman Anderson meet that work out the correct information and numbers.  Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 5:11 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, to defer action on the abatement of 617 Thomas Avenue until next month’s City Council Meeting.

 

            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 20.05 acres of land that abuts upon the City limits at the easterly boundary (Gerald Cleveland Property) on County Highway No. 21, Mayor Buboltz called the hearing to order at 5:13 P.M.  Community Development Director Larry Remmen advised the Council that this area abuts the Detroit Lakes North Industrial Park and if it is annexed, it would come into the City zoned “I-1” Light Industrial District.  There being no further comments, the Mayor closed the hearing at 5:15 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 20.05 acres of land that abuts upon the City limits at the easterly boundary subject to a County State Aid Highway 21 right-of-way easement and that an existing easement to the City be continued for roadway and utility purposes. 

 

Mayor Buboltz welcomed the following foreign exchange students that were present at the City Council meeting:

 

Emilie Simonsen, Dragor, Denmark

Julia Uhlman, Elmshorn, Germany

Lisbeth Kierkegaard, Rodovre, Denmark

Dorothee Furerst, Lauterhofen, Germany

Nozomi Kawamura, Towada, Japan

Chris Luettig, Hamburg, Germany

 

Bill Radio of Missouri River Energy Systems will present the 2005 MRES College Scholarship to Craig Muckenhirn.

 

            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 Anderson, seconded by Alderman Brenk to approve the preliminary plat of Detroit Lakes North Industrial Park First Addition subject to the following conditions:

 

1)                  That the property be annexed to the City;

2)                  That the property be zoning industrial;

3)                  That the City obtain a Pelican River Watershed District permit;

4)                  That any required utility and stormwater easements be provided; and

5)                  That Section 3, Subdivision 2G of Ordinance 274, is followed relative to required screening and landscaping standards.

 

Phyllis Johnston, 712 Broadway Avenue, spoke in opposition of the preliminary plat because of the east/west road connecting Richwood Road to Cormorant Road being proposed in the plat.  Diane McCormack, 15840 Long Lake Road, along with Phyllis Johnston expressed concerns about the City’s meeting process.  Mayor Buboltz requested that the Council Committee’s Chairperson announce before the beginning of each Committee meeting who are members of that Committee and Councilmembers who are not members but who are in attendance not sit at the Conference Room Table.  Richard Johnson, 705 Broadway Avenue, Harry Johnston, 712 Broadway Avenue, spoke in opposition of the proposed road.  Alderman Anderson pointed out that one of the conditions for approval of the preliminary plat was that buffering and landscaping standards according to City Ordinance be met.  Aldermen Heltemes, Hannon, Zeman and Brenk spoke in opposition of approving the plat because of the road in question.  Community Development Director Larry Remmen reminded the Council that the Pelican River Heights Subdivision has only one access and it was the Planning Commission’s intent that when the east/west road connecting Richwood Road to Cormorant Road was developed, it would provide the Pelican River Heights Subdivision with another access.  After discussion, a motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, with three dissenting votes (Tucker, Anderson, Imholte) to amend the motion giving approval to the preliminary plat of the Detroit Lakes North Industrial Park First Addition eliminating the proposed east/west road connecting Richwood Road to Cormorant Road.  Mayor Buboltz declared the motion amended.  Mayor Buboltz then called for a vote on the amended motion and it carried.

 

            Alderman Imholte expressed his concerns about the City’s notification process and stressed that the City needs to expand the number of people they notified relative to meetings/hearings.

 

            Pursuant to the request of Chet Collins, owner of Lakeside Tavern, and upon the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Hannon, to exempt Lakeside Tavern from the application of the 50-foot rule of the Noise Ordinance until 11:00 P.M. on July 3-4, 2005, and July 16, 2005.  Upon the inquiry of Alderman Brenk, Chet Collins advised that it would not be feasible for him to conduct the outside events at Lakeside Tavern if he cannot get the exemption until 12:00 A.M.  Aldermen Imholte, Brenk, Aune and Tucker spoke in favor of granting the exemption to Mr. Collins until 12:00 A.M.  Jim Brogren, 1215 Long Avenue, American Cancer Society and Rob Duchene, representing the Detroit Lakes Jaycees spoke in favor of granting Lakeside Tavern the noise exemption until 12:00 A.M.  A motion was made by Alderman Imholte, seconded by Alderman Brenk to amend the motion extending the exemption to the application of the 50-foot rule of the Noise Ordinance until 12:00 A.M. on July 3-4, 2005, and July 16, 2005 for Lakeside Tavern.  Upon the inquiry of Alderman Imholte, Police Chief Kelvin Keena cautioned the Council that there will be a significant amount of complaints because residents in that area will not know that the exemptions have been granted.  He also anticipates that several other businesses will be requesting the exemption.  Alderman Tollefson advised that the Council may have to review the Noise Ordinance and cautioned the Council on granting these exemptions.  After discussion, Mayor Buboltz called the question and the motion amending the original motion carried amending the motion to extend the exemption of the 50-foot rule in the Noise Ordinance to 12:00 A.M. to Lakeside Tavern for July 3-4, 2005, and July 16, 2005.  The Mayor then called the question on the  amended motion and it carried with two dissenting votes.

 

            Pursuant to the request of Kylee Schwartz and the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Tucker to deny the request to amend Section 604.12 of the City Code to include non-motorized ice cream bicycles as an exemption to the transient merchant’s license.  Alderman Brenk spoke in favor of amending the City Code to allow non-motorized ice cream bicycles to obtain a transient merchant’s license for a fee of $100.00/license and not require a $2,000.00 surety bond.  Kylee Schwartz, 1311 Jackson Avenue, reiterated her request.  Alderman Imholte agreed that the section in the City Code dealing with transient merchant’s should be amended but not to the point that non-residents can come into town and sell anything they want.  Aldermen Tucker and Anderson agreed that the ordinance should not be changed with regard to surety bonds and fees.  After discussion, Mayor Buboltz called the question and the motion did not carry.  Alderman Hannon abstained from voting.  A motion was made by Alderman Tucker, seconded by Alderman Aune to introduce for its first reading an ordinance amending Section 210.01 of the City Code establishing a fee of $300.00 for transient merchants selling ice cream products, frozen treats or bottled water from non-motorized bicycles and waiving the requirement of a surety bond for these type of licenses.  A motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Brenk to amend the motion to set the fee for transient merchants selling ice cream products, frozen treats or bottled water from non-motorized bicycles to $100.00/license.  Aldermen Anderson and Tucker spoke in opposition of lowering the fee.  Mayor Buboltz then called the question and the motion amending the motion lowering the fee to $100.00/carried with three dissenting votes (Tucker, Anderson, Aune) and one abstention (Hannon).  Mayor Buboltz then call the question on the amended motion and it carried with Alderman Hannon abstaining.

 

Upon the recommendation of the Park Board and the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Tollefson, seconded by Alderman Imholte and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the 35-site expansion of the American Legion Campground. 

 

Pursuant to the recommendation of the Park Board and Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Tollefson and carried, without a dissenting vote, extending the American Legion Campground Lease Agreement for ten years with a five-year commitment to the current payment of $5,000.00 per year and after the fifth year authorize renegotiating the lease fee for the remaining five years.  Don Schattschneider thanked the Council for extending the American Legion’s and City’s partnership and he also presented the Council for the current year’s lease payment.

 

      Upon 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 Aune, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a variance from the lot setback requirements to St. Mary’s Regional health Center allowing construction of a structure underground at 114 East Frazee Street and 113 East Frazee Street and Frazee itself subject to the following condition:

 

1)                              St. Mary’s representatives were reminded that they would need the approval of the City Council to build within the Frazee Street right-of-way.

 

Pursuant to the advertisement for bids for street and utility improvements to Long Bridge Heights, Phase 2A, and watermain improvements to the North Industrial Park, the following bids were received and opened at 2:00 P.M. on May 31, 2005:

 

BIDDER                                                                      BID AMOUNT

 

Delzer Construction, Inc.                                              $349,604.80

3220 Fir Avenue East

Fergus Falls, MN   56537

 

Feldt Plumbing and Heating                                             359,400.00

28442 State Highway 34

Detroit Lakes, MN  56501

Sellin Bros., Inc.                                                             388,638.50

P.O. Box 159

Hawley, MN   56549

 

Gordon Construction of Mahnomen, Inc.                        448,578.25

2222 270th Avenue

Mahnomen, MN   56557

 

Randy Kramer Excavating, Inc.                                       441,379.77

P.O. Box 498

Watkins, MN   55389

 

            Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Tucker, whom moved its adoption, providing for the acceptance of the bid on Delzer Construction, Fergus Falls, in the amount of $349,604.80, for street and utility improvements for Long Bridge Heights, Phase 2A and watermain improve-ments to the North Industrial Park.  The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Tollefson and carried without a dissenting vote.  The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.

 

            Pursuant to the request of LeRoy Howard and upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Tucker, who moved its adoption, accepting the feasibility report and set a public hearing at 5:00 P.M. on July 5, 2005, for extension of water and sewer on Highway 59 South.  The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Tollefson and carried without a dissenting vote.  Mayor Buboltz declared the resolution adopted.

 

            Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Tucker, who moved its adoption, accepting the feasibility report and setting a hearing for 5:00 P.M., July 5, 2005, to hear public comment on proposed street and utility improvements to Peter Street, Kris Street and Fortune Avenue.  The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried without a dissenting vote.  Mayor Buboltz declared the resolution adopted.

 

            Pursuant to the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Anderson, who moved its adoption, providing authorization for the Mayor and City Administrator to execute a Joint Powers Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation for professional technical services with the MnDOT relative to S.P. No. 0301-47 and 0302-64 T.H. 10.  The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Brenk and carried without a dissenting vote.  The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.

 

            Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, introducing for its second reading and adoption Ordinance No. 274, an ordinance amending Section 3, Subdivision 2G of the Zoning Ordinance establishing standards for landscaping.

 

            Pursuant to the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, instructing Community Development Director Larry Remmen place on the June 23, 2005 Planning Commission Agenda the rezoning of West Lake Drive from Washington Avenue to Legion Road from “RLB” Residential Lakefront Business District to “B-2” General Business District.

 

            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 Aune, seconded by Alderman Brenk and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a variance to the Detroit Lakes Development Authority allowing a curb access closer than 40’ to an intersection at Front Street and Minnesota Avenue subject to the condition that the driveway be one way with Front Street being the entrance and Minnesota Avenue being the exit.

 

            Pursuant to the recommendations of the Planning Commission which were submitted to the City Council and upon the recommendations of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Brenk and carried, without a dissenting vote, to deny the request of Morland, Inc. for a variance for a 115’ setback from a natural environmental lake allowing construction of four to six homes at Lot One, Block One, Grandview because there was no hardship demonstrated.

 

            Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Anderson, who moved its adoption, to set a public hearing for 5:00 P.M. on July 5, 2005, for the proposed annexation of a portion of River Hills Golf Course.  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 Street Commissioner obtaining quote crushing asphalt for the City Street Department, the following quotes were received and opened on May 26, 2005:

 

            Lakes Paving, Inc.                                            $3.37/Ton

            dba Sherbrooke Asphalt, Inc.

            19250 US Highway 59 North

            Detroit Lakes, MN   56501

 

            Hough, Inc.                                                      $4.15/Ton

            18262 Old Pit Road

            P.O. Box 2

            Detroit Lakes, MN   56502

            Egge Construction, Inc.                                     $4.16/Ton

            Rural Route 2, Box 100

            Pelican Rapids, MN   56572

 

            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 quote of Lakes Paving, Inc., Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, for crushing asphalt, in the amount of $3.37/Ton.

 

            Pursuant to the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Imholte and carried, without  dissenting vote, approving a request to use the City Park north of the Pavilion to hold a vintage snowmobile show on October 1, 2005, from 10:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.

 

            Upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee the request of the Detroit Lakes Youth Soccer Association to complete soccer field grading in conjunction with the 12” Watermain Looping Project was referred to the Budget Committee.  The City Engineer, by general consent, was directed to complete a cost estimate on the requested grading.

 

            Pursuant to 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 area car clubs to close off a one block area on Summit Avenue, from West Lake Drive to Peoples Street from 11:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Sunday June 19, 2005, for their Third Annual Car Show.

 

            Upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Imholte, seconded by Alderman Tollefson and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a commercial dock license to J & K Marine, 121 West Lake Drive and approving of a semi-commercial dock license to Helen Trisko/Fairyland Cottages, 410 West Lake Drive, such issue of the semi-commercial dock is contingent upon meeting the Lodging Tax Ordinance requirements.

 

            Pursuant to 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 authorize the City Administrator to negotiate the purchase and price of approximately 12 acres of land for storm water treatment purposes.

 

            Pursuant to the request of Becker County 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, authorizing execution of a easement for Becker County allowing access the Becker County Transit Building.   

 

            Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Imholte and carried, without a dissenting vote, to accept and approve the audited 2004 Financial Statement.

 

            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, approving Change Order No. 2 to the Feldt Plumbing and Heating Contract, in the amount of $9,156.70, for utility and street improvements to Pleasant Acres.

 

            Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, to authorize entering into a Settlement Agreement and Release with Hough, Inc., relative to the Lake Forest 5th Addition bids.

 

            Pursuant to the recommendation of the Finance Committee, Alderman Brenk advised that City Administrator Richard Grabow should contact the local cable television company to discuss the possibility of televising the City Council Meetings.

 

            Pursuant to the Mayor Buboltz’s veto of the action taken at the May 3, 2005, City Council Meeting and upon the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Tollefson, to reconsider the motion of May 3, 2005, that parking restrictions currently on the south side of West Lake Drive be changed to the north side of West Lake Drive, from J & K Marina to the boat ramp on Saturdays and Sundays, Labor Day to Memorial Day.  Clayton Schott appeared before the Council and spoke in favor of changing the parking restrictions to the north side of West Lake Drive.  After discussion, the Mayor called the question and the following vote was recorded:  Ayes:  Aldermen Zeman, Hannon, Aune and Imholte; Nayes:  Aldermen Anderson, Brenk, Heltemes, Tollefson and Tucker.  The Mayor declared the motion defeated.

 

            Upon the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing the Chamber of Commerce to conduct a fireworks display on July 4, 2005, at the City Beach, pursuant to their application and fee.

 

            Pursuant to the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing the Police Chief to advertise and sell a 1990 Lincoln Continental forfeiture vehicle.

 

            Upon the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a fireworks permit for Central Market, pursuant to their application and fee.

 

            Pursuant to the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing eight firefighters to attend the State Fire Conference in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, June 10-12, 1005.

 

            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 $250.00 donation from the Liquor Fund to the Chamber of Commerce for the July 4th fireworks display.

 

            Pursuant to 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 contribute $200.00 from the Liquor Fund for the DL Baseball Association for the D.L. Baseball Program.

 

            Upon the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a permit to consume alcoholic beverages at the Pavilion for the Salvador Diaz Graduation Party June 5, 2005.

 

            Pursuant to the recommendation of Public Utilities Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Tollefson, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, for approval to proceed with advertising for bids for Retrofit of Gas Turbine Control System, such bid opening to be set for 2:00 P.M., July 20, 2005.

 

            A motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a plumbing license for seven months to Paul F Teiken dba Teiken Plumbing, Moorhead, pursuant to his application, compliance bond and fee.

 

            A motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of cigarette licenses, for one year, for Food-N-Fuel and Detroit Lakes Tobacco, pursuant to their application and $100.00 fee.

 

            Mayor Buboltz informed the Council that he would like to form a Council/ Citizens Committee to review the Home Rule City Charter and report back with recommendations for changes to the Council in September 2006, with the idea of placing the changes to the City Code on the November, 2006, City Election.  Upon the recommendation of the Mayor, a motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Tollefson and carried, without a dissenting vote, providing for the appointment of  Aldermen:  Anderson, Tucker, Dixie Johnson, Sally Oja, Dave Welte, Tom Klyve, Mayor Buboltz with City Administrator Richard Grabow and City Attorney William Briggs  staff to the Committee. 

 

A motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Anderson 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 $1,369,269.64 as of May 31, 2005, 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 May 4, 2005, through June 7, 2005, in the amount of $1,529,357.26.  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.
 

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

 

A motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the a permit to Mike Checkalski/Night Storm allowing them to conduct a dance at the Pavilion on July 2-4, 2005, pursuant to the recommendation of the Police Chief.

 

            A motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving a gambling (bingo) application submitted by the Detroit Lakes Jaycees

                 

A motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a permit to consume alcoholic beverages at the Pavilion on August 13, 2005, for the LeCler Family Reunion.

 

There being no further business to conduct, by general consent, the Mayor adjourned the meeting (7:13 P.M.)

 

                                                                        Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

                                                                        Lynne Krieger

                                                                        Asst. City Administrator