Government, Minutes

Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

August 2, 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, August 2, 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.

A motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, to approve the July 5, 2005, Council Meeting minutes subject to correcting the third paragraph on Page 3, Item 5 as follows: 5) That the owners sign an assessment agreement and agree to pay cash in lieu of the required 6% park dedication.

Pursuant to notice having been published in the official newspaper that the Council would at this present meeting conduct a hearing for the purpose of hearing public comment on the transfer of the Becker’s on-sale intoxicating liquor license and Sunday on-sale liquor license to The Becker, Inc. dba The Becker, 917 Washington Avenue for the period August 2, 2005, through December 31, 2005, the Mayor called the hearing to order at 5:02 P.M. There being no oral or written comments, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 5:03 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council Meeting.

Upon the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Brenk and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing the transfer of the The Becker’s on-sale intoxicating liquor license and Sunday on-sale intoxicating liquor license to The Becker, Inc., for the period August 2, 2005 through December 31, 2005.

Pursuant to notice having been published in the official newspaper that the City Council, this date, would give consideration to amending the Redevelopment District Plan for Redevelopment Project No. 8 and the Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment District No. 8-15/Pelican River Heights, LLC, the Mayor called the hearing to order at 5:04 P.M. Community Development Director Larry Remmen briefly summarized the proposed amendments which would provide up to $324,000.00 in tax increment financing for a 24 unit rental housing facility in the Pelican River Heights Subdivision. There being no oral or written comments, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 5:05 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council Meeting.

Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee and Development Authority, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Anderson, who moved its adoption, amending the Redevelopment Plan for Redevelopment Project No. 8 and amending the Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 8-15 (Pelican River Heights). 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.

Mayor Buboltz called to order a hearing at 5:05 P.M. to give consideration to the matter of a reported nuisance created by untrimmed bushes at 201 West North Street. Building Official Calvin Mayfield advised the Council that the property owner has trimmed a lot of the bushes and requested that the property owner be given one more month to finish trimming. There being no further comments, the Mayor closed the hearing at 5:06 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council Meeting. Upon the recom-mendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, to defer action on abating the nuisance until the September 2005 Council Meeting giving the property owner time to finish trimming the bushes.

The Mayor called to order a hearing at 5:06 P.M. to consider the matter of a reported nuisance created by untrimmed bushes at 321 West Union Street. Building Official Calvin Mayfield advised the Council that the property owner has trimmed a lot of the bushes and requested that the property owner be given one more month to finish trimming. There being no further comments, the Mayor closed the hearing at 5:07 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 Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, to defer action on abating the nuisance until the September 2005 Council Meeting giving the property owner time to finish trimming the bushes.

Mayor Buboltz called to order a hearing at 5:07 P.M. to consider the matter of a reported nuisance at 1111 Roosevelt Avenue. Building Official Cal Mayfield advised the Council that the property has been cleaned up. Mayor Buboltz then closed the hearing at 5:07 P.M. and no action was taken.

Fire Chief Jeffrey Swanson introduced State Fire Marshal Jerry Rosendahl who presented plaques to Jennifer Schmidt, Josie and Dillon Skoda for their heroism in saving lives during fires on August 24, 2004 and April 3, 2005 respectively.

Street Commissioner Roy Estes introduced Terry Stiegel who was recently promoted to Assistant Street Commissioner.

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 Aune, who moved its adoption, approving the final plat of Clear Creek and Clear Creek First Addition/16493 Long Lake Road subject to the following conditions:

1) That any required utility easements be dedicated on the plat;

2) That any required stormwater holding areas be dedicated on the plat;

3) That the City Engineer approve the Stormwater Management Plan;

4) That the Developers present a signed Pelican River Watershed District permit to the City;

5) That the Developers sign a Development Agreement agreeing to provide $40,000.00 for the City to purchase park equipment which the City Street and Park Department will install;

6) That the protective easement and the bike path be included on the plat;

7) That the Developers obtain approval from the Becker County SWCD for construction of a road in this plat and approval of a Wetland Replacement Plan; and

8) That the Developers sign an Assessment Agreement.

The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Brenk. Upon the inquiry of Rory Nordine, 16725 Long Lake Road, Community Development Director Larry Remmen advised that the final plat for Clear Creek and Clear Creek First Addition will not be signed until all eight conditions have been met. City Administrator Richard Grabow advised Mr. Nordine that bids will be taken on the project and after a financing plan is developed and a special assessment hearing is held, the decision will be made on how the project is going to be assessed. Upon the Mayor’s inquiry, City Administrator Grabow advised that normally in a situation like Mr. Nordine’s, service taps would be placed where Mr. Nordine requested them and the cost would be assessed but the street assessments would be deferred until the property was developed except for assessments on Long Lake Road. City Engineer Gary Nansen strongly encouraged Mr. Nordine to put the service taps in during construction rather than at a later date because it would be very expensive to wait. Mayor Buboltz then called the question and the motion for the adoption carried unanimously.

Pursuant to the recommendations of the Planning Commission which were submitted to the City Council and the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Tucker, seconded by Alderman Anderson, approving the preliminary plat of Woodbury/Acorn Lake subject to the following conditions:

1) That all necessary utility easements be dedicated on the plat;

2) That the City Engineer approve the Stormwater Management Plan and all stormwater holding areas be dedicated on the plat;

3) That Burlington Township send a letter to the City approving all of the roads in the plat;

4) That the Developer pay $20,000 cash in lieu of park dedication; and

5) That the Developer obtain the required zoning change from Becker County.

Dave Graham, 12575 Carol Circle, and Les Kertscher, 12561 Maple Hills Drive, spoke in favor of the development. Mayor Buboltz then called the question and the motion carried unanimously.

Pursuant to the recommendations of the Planning Commission which were submitted to the City Council and the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Tucker, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the preliminary plat of Menard, Inc., at Highway 10 West subject to the following conditions:

1) All road right-of-ways be 66 feet wide;

2) The proposed extension of Holmes Street to the east be eliminated from the plat;

3) All required utility easements be dedicated on the plat;

4) The owner obtain the required Pelican River Watershed District Permit;

5) The lots be renumbered as shown;

6) The lots in Wenner’s Addition not be included in this plat;

7) The City of Detroit Lakes be included as a signitor to this plat to provide a road easement to Airport Road; and

8) The new landscaping regulations be enforced.

Pursuant to the recommendations of the Planning Commission which were submitted to the City Council and the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, to approve the preliminary plat of Ridgewood Park Subdivision, 23897 Long Lake Drive, subject to the following conditions:

1) That the Developer provide required utility easements;

2) That the Developer obtain the required Pelican River Watershed District Permit;

3) That the required stormwater easements be provided;

4) That road access to the west be provided on the plat;

5) That the Developer sign an assessment agreement and put the required 10% down; and

6) That the Developer pay cash in lieu o the 5% park dedication requirement.

Pursuant to the recommendations of the Planning Commission which were submitted to the City Council and the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Tucker, seconded by Alderman Tollefson and carried, without a dissenting vote, denying the issuance of a conditional use permit allowing a 4-plex in an “R-2” District at 518-520 West Willow Street because the lot does not meet the minimum size required for a 4 plex as a conditional use in the “R-2” District.

Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Anderson, who moved its adoption, approving plans and specifications and authorize advertising for bids for water and sewer improvements on the Highway 59 South Frontage Road from Holmes Street southerly to the south boundary of the LeRoy Howard Property, such bids to be received and opened on September 6, 2005, at 11:00 A.M. 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 recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Anderson, who moved its adoption, accepting the feasibility report on the proposed construction of water and sewer to 200 permanent RV sites to be located on the Pelican River/River Hills Golf Course. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Brenk. After City Engineer Gary Nansen briefly summarized the proposed sewer and water improvements, he advised that the estimated cost would be $197,000.00 which will be paid for by the developer. 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.

Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Tucker, who moved its adoption, approving plans and specifications and authorize advertising for bids on utility and street improvements on Wenner and Airport Road, such bids to be received and opened on September 13, 2005, at 2:00 P.M. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Brenk and carried without a dissenting vote. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.

Pursuant to the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Tucker, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, introducing for its second reading and adoption, Ordinance No. 277, an ordinance rezoning 419 West Central from “B-2” General Business District to “R-2” One and Two Family Residence District.

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, introducing for its second reading and adoption, Ordinance No. 278, an ordinance amending the City Subdivision regulations for governmental units permitting subdivisions of less than five acres without a plat.

Pursuant to the recommendations of the Planning Commission which were submitted to the City Council and the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Tucker, seconded by Alderman Tollefson and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a side yard variance to Brian and Cindy Swanson allowing construction of a home at 1103 North Shore Drive subject to the following conditions:

1) That all stormwater be retained on site; and

2) That the project not exceed 25% impervious surface coverage.

Pursuant to Street Commissioner Roy Estes obtaining quote for a new turf sweeper for the City Park Department, the following quotes were received:

BIDDER BID AMOUNT

MTI $12,389.96

4830 Azelia Avenue North

Suite 100

Brooklyn Center, MN 55429-3831

Tri State Company 13,345.00

6125 Valley Drive

Bettendorf, IA 52722

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, accepting the quote of MTI, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, in the amount of $12,389.96, for a new turf sweeper.

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, authorizing the City Administrator to purchase approximately 9.81 acres at 1009 Willow Street (Parcel Number 49-0051-636), in the amount of $110,000.00; authorizing the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for the construction of a storm water treatment pond for the Sports Arena pumping station outlet and authorizing the City Administrator to request from the Becker County Watershed District an extension of time for the required stormwater plans.

Pursuant to the request of Jack Chivers and upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Tollefson, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing the placement of an yield sign on the frontage road by the St. Clair Office Park by Holmes Street.

Upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Tollefson, seconded by Alderman Imholte, approving the following Pavilion Rental Fees effective in 2006 and June 2, August 12 and September 9, 2006 , as open dates for proposed dances which will be conducted by the Historic Holmes Theatre:

½ Day Pavilion Rental Until 4:00 P.M. $300.00

All Day Pavilion Rental After 4:00 P.M. $500.00

Pavilion Rental for Wedding Day $500.00

Set-up for Wedding $250.00

Set-up & Full Day $750.00

Non-Profit Pavilion Until 4:00 P.M. $150.00

Non-Profit All Day Pavilion Rental After 4:00 P.M. $250.00

Deposit $500.00

After discussion was held on possible custodial fees for the Pavilion or staffing the Pavilion for maintenance, the Mayor referred the matter to the Park Board for a recommendation.

Pursuant to the Street Commissioner obtaining quotes for a one-ton Truck for the Street Department, the following quotes were received:

BIDDER BID AMOUNT

Lakes Ford $27,497.00

1015 Highway 59 South

Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

Nereson’s, Inc. $28,253.33

Highway 10 East

Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

Norseman Motors, Inc. $32,927.24

425 East Highway 10

Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

Upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, with one abstention (Imholte), to accept the quote of Lakes Ford, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, in the amount of $27,497.00, for a new diesel one ton truck.

Pursuant to Street Commissioner Roy Estes obtaining quotes for a snow plow for the new City truck, the following quotes were received:

BIDDER BID AMOUNT

Schultz Garage & Bus Co., Inc. $4,562.02

P.O. Box 596

Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

Bert’s Truck Equipment $4,693.31

3804 Highway 75 North

Moorhead, MN 56560

Upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, with one abstention (Imholte), accepting the quote of Schultz Garage and Bus Company, Inc., Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, in the amount of $4,562.02, for a snow plow.

Pursuant to Street Commissioner Roy Estes obtaining quotes for a box, hoist and end gate lift for the new City truck, the following quotes were received:

BIDDER BID AMOUNT

Bert’s Truck Equipment $8,883.00

3804 Highway 75 North

Moorhead, MN 56560

Sanitation Products $9,862.00

1402 41^st Street NW

Fargo, ND 58107

Upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, with one abstention (Imholte), accepting the quote of Bert’s Truck Equipment, Moorhead, Minnesota, in the amount of $8,883.00, for a box, hoist and end gate lift.

Pursuant to the request of United Way of Becker County 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 rental fee for the Pavilion for their Community Celebration on September 15, 2005.

Upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a transient merchant’s license to C & R Ticket Service allowing them to sell WE Fest Tickets at 1375 West Lake Drive August 3-6, 20005, pursuant to their application, surety bond and fee.

Upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a transient merchant’s license to James Damman allowing him to sell WE Fest Tickets at 1575 West Lake Drive August 3-6, 20005, pursuant to his application, surety bond and fee.

Pursuant to the request of the Minnesota Department of Transportation, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Imholte, who moved its adoption, establishing a 100 foot x 100 foot right-of-way site line at each corner of the intersection of Trunk Highway No. 59, Willow Street and Long Lake Road. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried without a dissenting vote. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.

Pursuant to the advertisement for bids for a private hangar taxiway, the following bids were received and opened at 10:00 A.M. on July 26, 2005:

BIDDER BID AMOUNT

Lakes Paving, Inc. dba $55,901.90

Sherbrooke Asphalt

P.O. Box 515

Detroit Lakes, MN 56502

D & S Gravel $73,174.32

P.O. Box 427

Audubon, MN 56511

Northern Improvement Co. $75,142.75

P.O. Box 2846

Fargo, ND 58108

Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee and the Detroit Lakes/Becker County Airport Commission, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Brenk, who moved its adoption, accepting the bid of Lakes Paving, Inc., dba Sherbrooke Asphalt, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, in the amount of $55,901.90, for a private hangar taxiway at the Detroit Lakes Airport. 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 Finance Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing entering into a contract for engineering services with Ulteig Engineers, Inc.

Pursuant to the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Tollefson and carried, without a dissenting vote, introducing for its first reading an ordinance, amending Section 207.01, directing that minutes of the Council Meetings shall be mailed or emailed to any resident upon request and shall be posted on the City’s website.

Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Tollefson and carried, without a dissenting vote, introducing for its first reading an ordinance amending Section 402.02, Subdivision 3, relative to delaying connection to the public sewer for ten years if there is an operable septic system which meets all applicable laws in place.

The City Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce requesting the City to support various event, activities and programs that positively affect the City and referred it to the Budget Committee.

Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing the attendance of Finance Officer Louis Guzek to the Minnesota Government Finance Officers Association’s 2005 Annual Conference in Alexandria on September 21-23, 2005.

Pursuant to the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Heltemes, who moved its adoption, authorizing the execution of grant agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety, for the project entitled “Safe and Sober Communities”. 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.

A motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, denying the request of Matt Wimmer/Giovanni’s Pizza to be exempt from the 50-foot rule of the noise ordinance until 12:00 A.M. on August 12-13, 2005, August 30, 2005 and September 1-3, 2005.

Upon 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 the issuance of a permit to Matt Wimmer/Giovanni’s Pizza, allowing him to conduct a dance on September 17, 2005 at the Pavilion pursuant to the recommendation of the Police Chief.

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 dance permit to Brad Wimmer for a dance held at the Pavilion on July 29, 2005, pursuant to the recommendation of the Police Chief.

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, approving the issuance of a permit to the Detroit Lakes Volunteer Fire Department allowing them to conduct a parade on June 3, 2006, for their State Fire Convention.

The City Council acknowledged receipt of letter from The Historic Holmes Theatre requesting renewal of the City’s financial assistance for The Historic Holmes Theatre and referred it to the Budget Committee.

Upon the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a temporary on-sale 3.2 malt liquor license to the Vergas Lion’s Club allowing them to sell and serve beer at the Becker County Fairgrounds on August 20, 2005, for the Therapeutic Riders Association Horse Show and Bull Riding.

Pursuant to the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Brenk and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a temporary on-sale 3.2 malt liquor license to the Detroit Lakes Jaycees allowing them to sell and serve beer at the Pavilion on September 2, 2005, in conjunction with the Laker Football Reunion.

Upon the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Brenk and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor rlicense to Giovanni’s Pizza allowing them to sell intoxicating liquor at the Pavilion on September 17, 2005.

Pursuant to 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 following gambling applications:

1) Holy Rosary Church for a raffle at the Holy Rosary Catholic Community on August 28, 2005; and

2) Minnesota Deer Hunters Association, Smokey Hills Chapter, for a raffle at the VFW on November 25, 2005.

Upon the recommendation of the Public Utilities Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Tollefson, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to enter into a Spray Irrigation System Lease with the Detroit Lakes/Becker County Airport Commission for ten years commencing on 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 five months to Thoreson Plumbing, Inc., Moorhead, Minnesota, pursuant to their application, compliance bond and fee.

Upon the recommendation of the Mayor, a motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, appointing Jim Donehower and Rhoda Hooper to another three-year term on the Detroit Lakes Library Board effective September 1, 2005.

Pursuant to the recommendation of the Mayor, a motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Tollefson and carried, without a dissenting vote, appointing Marlys Douglas to a three-year term on the Detroit Lakes Library Board effective September 1, 2005.

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 $964,773.54 as of July 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 July 6, 2005, through August 2, 2005, in the amount of $3,615,678.97. 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 June, 2005, Chief of Police Reports, Fire Chief’s Report, Liquor Store Manager’s Report, Animal Control Report and parking violations report be approved and placed on file.

There being no further business to conduct, by general consent, the Mayor adjourned the meeting (6:10 P.M.)

Respectfully submitted,

Lynne Krieger

Asst. City Administrator