Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
October 9, 2007
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., October 9, 2007, 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 Robert Louiseau; Assistant City Administrator Lynne Krieger; Finance Officer Louis Guzek; Community Development Director Larry Remmen; Public Works Director Brad Green; Public Utilities Superintendent Curt Punt; City Engineer Gary Nansen; Police Chief Kelvin Keena and Building Official Calvin Mayfield.
Aldermen: Anderson, Aune, Brenk, Hannon, Heltemes,
Imholte, Tollefson, Tucker and Zeman.
Absent: Liquor Store Manager Bradley MacMaster and Fire Chief Jeffrey Swanson.
There being no corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular Council Meeting held September 11, 2007, the Mayor declared that they would stand approved according to copies of same sent to each member of the Council.
Pursuant to notice having been published in the official newspaper and sent to each of the benefited property owners, that the City Council, this date, would hear public comment and give consideration to the proposed assessments for the 2007 Street Bituminous Overlay Project, the Mayor called the hearing to order at 5:00 P.M. City Engineer Gary Nansen advised that this project consisted of surface improvements on various streets throughout the City which were included in the 2007 Street Bituminous Overlay Project and reviewed the financing whereby the City will pay for 25% of the project and the balance would be assessed to the benefited properties. There being no further oral or written comments, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 5:06 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council Meeting.
Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Zeman, who moved its adoption, providing for the acceptance of the assessment roll for surface improvements on various streets included in the 2007 Street
Bituminous Overlay Project, showing an assessable cost of $190,570.42, to be assessed in equal annual installments extending over a period of five (5) years, except that assess-ments of $500.00 or less shall be payable in one (1) year, at an interest rate of six (6%) percent. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Imholte and carried without a dissenting vote. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Pursuant to notice having been published in the official newspaper and sent to all the affected property owners that the City Council, this date, would hear public comment and give consideration to the proposed sanitary sewer and watermain improvements to Richwood Road, from Terry Street to Tower Road, Mayor Buboltz call the hearing to order at 5:06 P.M. City Engineer Gary Nansen reviewed the proposed project advising that an 8” sanitary sewer and 6” watermain are proposed for the west side of Richwood Road because utilities are already existing on the east side. He advised that estimated costs for the project are $733,400.00. Mr. Nansen informed the audience, that based on these costs for the improvements, the City has proposed to buy down the assessments to make them in range of what typical assessments would be and the adjusted total would be $431,150.00 and gave an example of what the estimated cost of a 150’ lot would be after the buy down. There being no further oral or written comments, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 5:19 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council Meeting.
Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Brenk, who moved its adoption, ordering the sanitary sewer and watermain improvements and preparation of plans and specifications for Richwood Road, from Terry Street to Tower Road. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Tucker and carried without a dissenting vote. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Brenk, who moved its adoption, declaring the City’s intent to reimburse expenditures for the sanitary sewer and watermain improvements to Richwood Road, from Terry Street to Tower Road, from proceeds of bonds. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Tucker and carried without a dissenting vote. Mayor Buboltz declared the resolution adopted.
Pursuant to notice having been published in the official newspaper and sent to all the affected property owners that the City Council, this date, would hear public comment and give consideration to the proposed watermain extensions on Tower Road, from Richwood Road West to the proposed electric utility work center, the Mayor called to order a hearing at 5:20 P.M. City Engineer Gary Nansen reviewed the project which only involves the extension watermain to serve the electric warehouse building and will not be installed in the roadway but in the south right-of-way at an estimated cost of $304,400.00. He further advised that at this time, the Public Utilities will pay for the improvements and therefore no special assessments would be enacted. Mr. Nansen informed the audience that the reason this public hearing was being held was to informed the residents that, if sometime in the future, property owners in that area want to annex into the City, there would be a cost to connect to this watermain. Mayor Buboltz advised the audience that pursuant to the City’s Street Improvement Plan, street and utility improvements to Tower Road is scheduled for 2012 although the plan can change. After questions and there being no oral or written comments, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 5:26 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council Meeting.
Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Brenk, who moved its adoption, ordering the watermain improvements and preparation of plans and specifications for Tower Road, from Richwood Road West to the proposed electric utility work center. 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 Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Brenk, who moved its adoption, declaring the City’s intent to reimburse expenditures for the watermain improvements to Tower Road, from Richwood Road West to the proposed electric utility work center. 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 notice having been published in the official newspaper and mailed to each of the known property owners that were benefited by the 2007 Sidewalk Repair/Replacement Project, Mayor Buboltz called the special assessment hearing to order at 5:26 P.M. There being no oral or written comments, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 5:28 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council Meeting.
Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Hannon, who moved its adoption, providing for the acceptance of the assessment roll, as presented, for sidewalk repair/replacement for the Year 2007, showing an assessable cost of $36,107.05 to be assessed in equal annual installments extending over a period of five years at an interest rate of six percent per annum, except that assessments of $250.00 or less shall be payable in one year. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Imholte and carried without a dissenting vote. Mayor Buboltz declared the resolution adopted.
Pursuant to notice having been published in the official newspaper and mailed to each of the known property owners that were benefited by the 2007 Dutch Elm Disease Control Project, Mayor Buboltz called the special assessment hearing to order at 5:28 P.M. There being no oral or written comments, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 5:28 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council Meeting.
Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Hannon, who moved its adoption, providing for the acceptance of the assessment roll, as presented, for the 2007 Dutch Elm Disease Control Project, showing an assessable cost of $1,797.15 to be assessed in equal annual installments extending over a period of five years at an interest rate of six percent per annum, except that assessments of $250.00 or less shall be payable in one year. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Imholte and carried without a dissenting vote. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Pursuant to notice having been published in the official newspaper and mailed to each of the known property owners that were benefited by the 2007 Weed Cutting Project, Mayor Buboltz called the special assessment hearing to order at 5:29 P.M. There being no oral or written comments, the hearing was closed at 5:29 P.M. and the Council Meeting was reconvened.
Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Hannon, who moved its adoption, providing for the acceptance of the assessment roll, as presented, for the 2007 Weed Cutting Project, showing an assessable cost of $241.30 such assessments to be payable in one year at an interest rate of six percent per annum. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried without a dissenting vote. Mayor Buboltz declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor called to order a hearing at 5:29 P.M. to consider the matter of a reported violation at 916 Minnesota Avenue in violation of City Code Chapter 1002A, Subdivision 4 created by 50% or more of the building needs painting. Building Official Cal Mayfield informed the Council that the property owner does not dispute this violation. Judy Peterson, Becker County Coordinator on Aging, appeared before the Council on behalf of Joanne McKnight, to request that more time be given to search out other options of funding and that the time be extended until June, 2008. After discussion, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing and reconvened the regular Council Meeting at 5:34 P.M.
Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Zeman, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, that a violation exists in violation of City Code 1002A, Subdivision 4, at 916 Minnesota Avenue due to the house needing paint and ordered the abatement of the violation if the house is not painted by June 30, 2008.
The Mayor called to order a hearing at 5:35 P.M. to consider the matter of a reported violation at 315 Bowling Avenue in violation of City Code Chapter 1002A, Subdivision 3 created by property maintenance issues. Building Official Cal Mayfield informed the Council that the property owner does not dispute this violation. Paul Tadlock, property owner of 315 Bowling Avenue, appeared before the Council and asked for a 90-day extension. After discussion, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 5:38 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council Meeting.
Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman that a violation exists in violation of City Code Chapter 1002A, Subdivision 4, at 315 Bowling Avenue due to property maintenance issues and ordered the abatemenet of the violation if the property maintenance issues are not fixed in 90 days from this date.
The Mayor called to order a hearing at 5:40 P.M. to consider the matter of a reported nuisance at 730 Mountain View Road, created by the accumulation of debris, i.e. carpet rugs, chairs, garbage piles, vehicle seat and lawn mower by the garage. Building Official Calvin Mayfield advised the Council that the property has been cleaned up except for four rugs hanging over a fence and recommended no further action. Upon the inquiry of Aldermen Heltemes and Zeman, Mayor Buboltz instructed Building Official Cal Mayfield to send a letter to the property owner asking that this property continue to be clear of debris and also to periodically inspect the status of this property.
The Mayor called to order a hearing at 5:41 P.M. to consider the matter of a reported nuisance at 701 West Avenue, created by the accumulation of debris, i.e., garbage in the open house, chair, inflatable pool, broken overhead garage door, mattress, couch and dryer in the garage and yard to be mowed. Building Official Calvin Mayfield advised the Council that the property is vacant and has not had any response from the mortgage company that owns the property. After discussion, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 5:42 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council Meeting.
Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, that a nuisance exists in violation of City Code Chapter 901 at 701 West Avenue due the accumulation of debris and order the abatement of the nuisance and instruct the Building Official to secure the property by boarding up the vacant building.
The Mayor called to order a hearing at 5:44 P.M. to consider the matter of a reported nuisance at 408 Main Street East created by the accumulation of debris, i.e., rafters, plywood, pallets, barrels, cans, tubs, cooler and a garage door laying on the property. Building Official Calvin Mayfield advised the Council and the rafters and a pickup truck of garbage. Bill Swonger, 408 Main Street East, appeared before the Council to ask for an extension of time clean up his property. Mayor Buboltz then closed the hearing at 5:45 P.M and reconvened the regular Council Meeting.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Zeman and carried, without a dissenting vote, that a nuisance exists in violation of City Code Chapter 901 at 408 Main Street East due to the accumulation of debris and order the abatement of the nuisance within 30 days from this date.
Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Anderson, who moved is adoption, awarding the sale of $4,370,000.00 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2007A, to Northland Securities, Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the amount of $4,375,619.69 at the interest rate of 3.97%. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Imholte. Terri Heaton, representing Springsted, Inc., summarized the process and advised the Council that the interest rate was very good. Upon Mayor Buboltz’s request, Finance Officer Louis Guzek informed the audience that these bonds are going to be sold to finance the street and utility projects that were done this year. Mayor Buboltz then called the question and the motion for the adoption of the resolution carried unanimously.
Pursuant to the Planning Commission denying the issuance of a conditional use permit to the Becker County Courthouse allowing a parking lot in a Residential District and a waiver to parking requirements at 1000-1020 Lake Avenue, Alderman Anderson informed the City Council that the Community Development Committee has recommended to defer action on the parking issue until the Development Authority’s parking study for the downtown area is completed and to defer action on the County’s request for the City to issue a Certificate of Occupancy for the Courthouse without regard to the parking requirements. He further advised that the study will begin the first part of November, 2007, Mayor Buboltz requested that the Becker County Parking Committee and the City Council meet again to discuss the issues. Upon the inquiry of Alderman Zeman, Community Development Director Larry Remmen advised that the consulting group conducting the parking study will be looking at all the development in the downtown area but there isn’t funds specifically set aside to review the Becker County parking issues but is sure the consultant will take a cursory look at it and then if the City needs an in depth study, additional funds will be needed. Alderman Zeman expressed his concern about the neighborhood being in limbo and suggested setting a deadline of April 1, 2008, to make a decision. Alderman Anderson expressed that a number of issues are going to be happening in the downtown area and feels it is not unreasonable for the County request to wait until December 31, 2008. A motion was made by Alderman Zeman, seconded by Alderman Heltemes, that a plan be made by the City Council by April 1, 2008, for Becker County’s parking. Alderman Brenk suggested delaying any decision until November 13, 2007, and therefore would not be supporting the motion on the table. Alderman Zeman spoke in favor of the motion. Alderman Imholte reminded the City Council that they were in favor of the Courthouse staying and building their addition downtown and feels the City Council needs to cooperate with the County and their request for more time. City Administrator Robert Louiseau spoke in favor of the RPG Study being completed before decisions are made. Corrine Frank, 1015 Minnesota Avenue, spoke in favor of the motion. Upon the inquiry of Alderman Hannon, Alderman Anderson advised that the RPG Study will be completed in June or July, 2008. Aldermen Heltemes and Hannon spoke in favor of the motion. Alderman Anderson spoke in opposition of the motion. Barb Schiller, 1030 Lake Avenue, questioned why the parking lot west of the Washington Square Mall has not been considered. Alderman Aune suggested that the Community Development Committee meet with the consultants for the study before the November Council Meeting and see if they could offer any guidelines as to the parking issue. Mayor Buboltz then called the question and the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Hannon, Zeman, Heltemes; Nayes Aune, Anderson, Tucker, Brenk, Imholte and Tollefson. The Mayor declared the motion not carried and informed the audience that the Becker County parking issue will be brought up at the November Council Meeting.
Upon the recommendation of the Public Works Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Imholte, who moved its adoption, declaring a public street in Timber Creek on property owned by the City in Section 13, Township 138, Range 41 Becker County with extensive and appropriate tree screening on each side of the road. 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 advertisement for bids on street and utility improvements to Timber Creek, 3rd Addition Phase 2, the following bids were opened on October 9, 2007, at 10:00 A.M.:
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
R.L. Larson Excavating, Inc. $525,133.56
2255 12th Street S.E.
St. Cloud, MN 56304
Feldt’s Plumbing LP 531,715.13
23442 State Highway 34
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Sellin Brothers, Inc. 537,703.25
P.O. Box 159
Hawley, MN 56549
Quam Construction Co., Inc. 540,953.58
P.O. Box 48
Willmar, MN 56201
Douglas-Kerr Underground, LLC 541,639.72
P.O. Box 85
Mora, MN 55051
Kuechle Underground, Inc. 544,333.56
P.O. Box 509
Kimball, MN 55353
Hough, Inc. 546,324.88
P.O. Box 2
Detroit Lakes, MN 56502
J.R. Ferche, Inc. 553,019.50
P.O. Box 129
Rice, MN 56367
Delzer Construction 582,935.17
3208 East Fir Avenue
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Imholte and carried, without a dissenting vote, to accept the bid of R.L. Larson Excavating, Inc., St. Cloud, Minnesota, in the amount of $525,133.56, for street and utility improvements to Timber Creek Third Addition Phase 2.
Pursuant to the request of the Berean Baptist Church and upon the recommendation of the Public Works Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Imholte, who moved its adoption, authorizing the City Engineer to prepare a feasibility report and cost estimates for extending City sewer and water to the Berean Baptist Church property on Highway 34,east of Pelican Lane. 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 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 Brenk, seconded by Alderman Tucker and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing the issuance of a variance to Michael Lickiss allowing construction of a six foot high fence in the front yard at 1313 Loring Avenue, provided the fence is setback at least 20 feet from the front lot line.
Upon the recommendations of the Planning Commission which were submitted to the City Council and pursuant to the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing the issuance of a conditional use permit to North Star Nursing Temporary Associates allowing an assisted living facility in an existing home in an “R-3” District at 323 Canyon Boulevard, subject to the following conditions:
1) That the facility be State licensed and serve five or fewer residents;
2) That the facility have no garbage dumpster but utilize garbage cans appropriate to a residential area and store them inside;
3) That they construct a six foot high screening fence on both sides of the lot running roughly parallel to the lot lines starting at the front building line of the house and running 50 feet;
4) That the owners provide at least four parking spaces on site; and
5) That the structure maintains a residential appearance.
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 Brenk seconded by Alderman Tucker and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a variance to Engen Enterprises, Inc., allowing 20 foot side yard setbacks for construction of a 60” wide building at 1l04 8th Street SE.
Pursuant to the recommendations of the Planning Commission which were submitted to the Council and upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing the issuance of a 14 foot side yard variance to Engen Enterprises, Inc. allowing construction of an addition to an industrial building at 1102 8th Street SE.
Alderman Brenk advised the Council that the Community Development Committee recommends postponing action on the request to extend City water and sewer services from the recent development along Long Lake Road to the St. Clair Circle Loop.
Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Tucker and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing City Administrator Robert Louiseau to enter into an agreement with TV 3 allowing them to create a series of videos highlighting Detroit Lakes and surrounding areas which will be placed on the City of Detroit Lakes website.
Alderman Brenk advised the Council that the Community Development Committee recommends tabling any action on the request of Charles Stinson Architects for a dock and refer the matter back to the developers of the Condominium Resort Villa Project requesting they contact City staff/City Attorney regarding questions about the nature of the property.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, that building permits for the month of September, 2007, in the estimated construction value of $1,646,556.00, be issued pursuant to their applications accompanied by the required City fees and state surcharges, the issuance of such permits having been recommended by the Building Official and approved by the Community Development Committee.
Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Brenk, who moved its adoption, declaring the City’s intent to reimburse expenditures for the street and utility improvements to Timber Creek Third Addition Phase 2 from proceeds of bonds. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Tucker and carried without a dissenting vote. Mayor Buboltz declared the resolution adopted.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Public Works Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Imholte, who moved its adoption, authorizing the City Engineer to prepare a feasibility report on the 2008 street and utility projects outlined in the City’s Street Improvement Plan which include:
1) Minnesota Avenue, from West Lake Drive to Willow Street;
2) Langford Street, from Washington Avenue to Lincoln Avenue;
3) Lincoln Avenue, from North Shore Drive to Langford Street;
4) Lyndale Avenue, from North Shore Drive to Robert Street; and
5) Parkview Street, from Lyndale Avenue to Roosevelt Avenue.
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.
Pursuant to Public Works Director Brad Green obtaining quotes for 2008 one ton pickup for the Park Department, the following quotes were obtaining:
BIDDER QUOTE
DL Ford, Chrysler, Dodge $27,938.00 (Ford)
29,320.00 (Dodge)
Nereson Chevrolet 29,251.38 (Chevrolet)
Norseman Motors 34,170.13 (GMC)
Bert’sTruck Equipment 10,829.99 (9” Alum. Dump Body)
Upon the recommendation of the Public Works Director and the Public Works Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Imholte, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, to accept the quote of DL Ford, Chrysler, Dodge, in the amount of $27,938.00, for a 2008 Ford and the quote of Bert’s Truck Equipment, in the amount of $10,829.99, for a dump body.
Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Anderson, who moved its adoption, providing for the acceptance of the assessment roll for street, watermain and sanitary sewer improvements to Woodcrest Boulevard and Heather Lane, showing an assessable cost of $160,803.22, to be assessed as follows:
For Development Property: Such assessment shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of fifteen (15) years and shall bear interest at the rate of six (6%) percent. For developed properties that have two adjoining parcels, the sewer and water assessment shall be deferred on one parcel until that parcel is developed.
For Undeveloped Property: Such assessment shall deferred until developed or for a maximum of five years and then the assessment shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of fifteen (15) years and shall bear interest at the rate of six (6%) percent per annum beginning January 1, 2013 or January 1 following the year of development .
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.
Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Anderson, who moved its adoption, providing for the acceptance of the assessment roll for street and utility improvements on Cormorant Avenue, showing an assessable cost of $99,073.26, to be deferred until developed and then become payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of twenty (20) years at an interest rate of six (6%) percent per annum. 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 recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Hannon, who moved its adoption, declaring the total costs of the street and utility improvements on Lori Avenue, from Pembina Trail to North Shore Drive and Pembina Trail, from Corbett Road to Lori Avenue, to be $519,924.99 of which the City will pay $332,484.70 and $187,440.28 to be assessed against the benefited property and ordering the preparation of proposed assessments. 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.
Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Hannon, who moved its adoption, setting a hearing for November 13, 2007, at 5:00 P.M. on proposed assessments for the street and utility improvements on Lori Avenue, from Pembina Trail to North Shore Drive and Pembina Trail, from Corbett Road to Lori Avenue. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Aune and carried without a dissenting vote. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Hannon, who moved its adoption, declaring the total costs of the street and utility improvements on Curry Avenue, from Front Street to Highway 34, to be $466,510.34 of which the City will pay $248,691.01 and $217,819.33 to be assessed against the benefited property and ordering the preparation of proposed assessments. 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.
Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Hannon, who moved its adoption, setting a hearing for November 13, 2007, at 5:00 P.M. on proposed assessments for the street and utility improvements on Curry Avenue, from Front Street to Highway 34. 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.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Hannon, who moved its adoption, declaring the total costs of the street improvements on North Washington Avenue, from Homestead Street South, to be $93,177.18 of which the City will pay $41,217.18 and $51,960.00 to be assessed against the benefited property and ordering the preparation of proposed assessments. 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.
Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Hannon, who moved its adoption, setting a hearing for November 13, 2007, at 5:00 P.M. on proposed assessments for the street improvements on North Washington Avenue, from Homestead Street South. 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.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Anderson, who moved its adoption, authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to execute Grant Agreement No. 91301 with MnDOT for Airport maintenance and operation. 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.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing the attendance of two firefighters to the Sectional Fire School in Crookston, Minnesota, on October 19-21, 2007.
Upon the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Zeman and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving a $400.00 contribution to the United Way of Detroit Lakes, to be taken from the Liquor Fund.
Pursuant to the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Zeman and carried, without a dissenting vote, to donate $200.00 to the Detroit Lakes Volunteer Fire Department for expenses pursuant to the Fire Prevention Open House on October 10, 2007, such funds to be taken from the Liquor Fund.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, setting a hearing for November 13, 2007, at 5:00 P.M. to give consideration to the issuance of an on-sale wine license to the Chinese Dragon for one year beginning January 1, 2008.
Upon the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, setting a hearing for November 13, 2007, at 5:00 P.M. to give consideration to the issuance of club and Sunday liquor licenses to the VFW, American Legion and Eagles for one year beginning January 1, 2008.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for the Holiday Inn allowing them to sell and serve alcoholic beverages at the Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center for a show on November 2, 2007.
Upon the recommendation of the Public Utilities Commission, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Tollefson, who moved its adoption, authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to enter into MnDOT Agreement No. 91875 to provide payment to the City for reimbursable costs for relocating its electric utility facilities relative to the Highway No.10 and 59 Project. 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 recommendation of the Public Utilities Commission, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Tollefson, who moved its adoption, establishing new electric rates for 2008. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Heltemes. After Public Utilities Superintendent Curt Punt gave a brief explanation on the reasons for the new rates, Mayor Buboltz called the question on the motion and it carried without a dissenting vote. Mayor Buboltz declared the resolution adopted.
Upon the recommendation of the Public Utilities Commission, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, accepting the work and authorizing final payment, in the amount of $29,400.00 to Professional Power Products, Inc., Darien, Wisconsin, for control system upgrade to the gas turbine generator.
Pursuant to the advertisement for bids to construct a new electric utility warehouse, the following bids were received and opened at 3:00 P.M., October 4, 2007:
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Tradesmen Construction $2,209,832.00
Comstock Construction 2,344,900.00
Hammers Construction 2,339,296.00
JP Structures 2,426,000.00
Upon the recommendation of the Public Utilities Commission, a motion was made by Alderman Tollefson, seconded by Alderman Brenk. City Administrator Robert Louiseau advised the Council that the Commission selected Alternate 2 and 3 which were deducts of $7,500.00 and $14,579.00 on the bid. Mayor Buboltz then called the question and the motion carried unanimously.
Upon the recommendation of the Public Utilities Commission, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Tollefson, who moved its adoption, to commemorate “Our Hometown Electric Utility” in recognition of the 20th Annual Public Power Week October 7-13, 2007. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Zeman and carried without a dissenting vote. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Mayor Buboltz set a Special City Council Meeting for October 16, 2007, at 5:0 0 P.M. to consider approving the issuance of Revenue Bonds by Chisago City to finance the Emmanuel Nursing Home’s building project.
Mayor Buboltz appointed Commissioners Dixie Johnson and George VanDam from the P.U. Commission and Aldermen Anderson and Heltemes from the Finance Committee to the Salary Negotiations Committee.
A motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the gambling application submitted by the Humane Society of the Lakes for gambling at Goober’s Bar, 917 Washington Avenue.
A motion was made by Alderman Hannon, 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 $1,517,678.69 as of September 30, 2007, be accepted, approved and placed on file.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Hannon, who moved its adoption, approving the payment of claims paid by proper authorization covering the period September 12, 2007, through October 9, 2007, in the amount of $3,080,108.66. 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 Hannon, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, that the County Court Report for July, 2007, 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 (6:42 P.M.)
Respectfully submitted,
Lynne Krieger
Asst. City Administrator