Government/Council Minutes

Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

October 10, 2006

The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order in the Council Chamber of the City Administration Building at 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 10, 2006, all members of the Council having been duly notified of the meeting and the business to be transacted.

Present: Vice Mayor Matt Brenk; 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 Cal Mayfield; Liquor Store Manager Bradley MacMaster and Fire Chief Jeffrey Swanson.

Aldermen: Anderson, Aune, Hannon, Heltemes, Imholte, Tollefson, Tucker and Zeman.

Absent: Mayor Larry Buboltz.

A motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Imholte and carried, without a dissenting vote, to approve the September 13, 2006, Council Meeting Minutes, as corrected, and the special meeting of the City Council held October 3, 2006.

Pursuant to notice having been published in the official newspaper that the City Council, this date, would hear public comment and give consideration to the proposed assessments for street and utility improvements to Airport and Wenner Roads Phase 2, Vice Mayor Brenk called the hearing to order at 5:00 P.M. City Engineer Gary Nansen reviewed the project and explained how the assessments were calculated and noted that the City would be paying one-third of the cost of the improvements. Noah Hummering, Kentucky Fried Chicken Franchisee, appeared before the Council and spoke against the assessment for Lot 3, Wenner Road. Vice Mayor Brenk acknowledged that the City did receive a letter from KFC’s attorney opposing the assessment. There being no further oral or written comments, Vice Mayor Brenk closed the hearing at 5:14 P.M.

Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Tollefson, who moved its adoption, providing for the acceptance of the assessment roll, as presented, for street and utility improvements to Airport and Wenner Roads Phase 2, showing an assessable cost of $632,761.92 to be assessed in equal annual installments over a period of ten years at an interest rate of six percent per annum. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried without a dissenting vote. The Vice Mayor declared the resolution adopted.

Pursuant to notice have been published twice in the official newspaper, that the City Council, this date, would hear public comment and give consideration to the proposed vacation of a portion of public right-of-way on Riverview Road (Pelican River Heights), Vice Mayor Brenk called the hearing to order at 5:14 P.M. Community Development Director Larry Remmen reviewed the request. There being no further written or oral comments, the hearing was closed at 5:15 P.M.

Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Anderson, who moved its adoption, vacating a portion of right-of-way on Riverview Road. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried without a dissenting vote. Vice Mayor Brenk declared the resolution adopted.

Pursuant to notice having been published in the official newspaper that the City Council, this date, would hear public comment and give consideration to establishing Redevelopment Project No. 27, approving the Redevelopment Program, establishing Tax Increment Financing District No. 27-1 and approving the Tax Increment Financing Plan, the Vice Mayor called the hearing to order at 5:16 P.M. Community Development Director Larry Remmen advised that this request was made by Homestead Housing and summarized the proposed TIF Plan which would provide $280,000.00 tax increment financing for 26 single-family owner-occupied homes on Homestead Street. There being no oral and written comments, Vice Mayor Brenk closed the hearing at 5:17 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council Meeting.

Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Anderson, who moved its adoption, establishing Redevelopment Project No. 27, approving the Redevelopment Program, establishing Tax Increment Financing District No. 27-1 and approving the Tax Increment Financing Plan. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Tollefson and carried without a dissenting vote. The Vice Mayor declared the resolution adopted.

The Vice Mayor called to order a hearing at 5:18 P.M. to consider the matter of a reported nuisance at 722 West Holmes Street. Building Official Cal Mayfield advised the Council that this property had been cleaned up. No action was taken.

The Vice Mayor called to order a hearing at 5:18 P.M. to consider the matter of a reported nuisance at 1102 Wilson Avenue. Building Official Calvin Mayfield advised the Council that this property had been cleaned up except for the lumber which he said would be moved this date. No action was taken

The Vice Mayor called to order a hearing at 5:19 P.M. to consider the matter of a reported nuisance due to the accumulation of debris i.e. piles of household garbage, clothes, discarded toys, discarded car seats, lumber, rugs and blankets in the yard at 1104 Wilson Avenue. Building Official Calvin Mayfield advised the Council that nothing has been cleaned up and no one has lived in the house for about a month. There being no further comments, Vice Mayor Brenk closed the hearing at 5:20 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 Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, ordering the abatement of a nuisance at 1104 Wilson Avenue.

The Vice Mayor called to order a hearing at 5:20 P.M. to consider the matter of a reported nuisance at 1306 Lori Avenue and 1007 McKinley Avenue. Building Official Calvin Mayfield reported that both properties had been cleaned up. No action was taken. Alderman Aune commented that there has been a recurring problem at 1306 Lori Avenue and asked if this property could be checked from time to time.

Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Anderson, who moved its adoption, approving the final plat for Pleasant Acres Three. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Tollefson and carried without a dissenting vote. Vice Mayor Brenk declared the resolution adopted.

Pursuant to the recommendations of the Planning Commission which were submitted to the City Council and the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Tucker, who moved its adoption, approving the final plat of Lands and Lakes Storage Condominium Common Interest Community No. 55. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried without a dissenting vote. The Vice Mayor declared the resolution adopted.

Pursuant to the request of Paul Renner and 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, authorizing the placement of the Timber Creek sign on public right-of-way from October, 2006, until July 31, 2007, at which time the sign will be removed.

Pursuant to the Planning Commission recommendations which were submitted to the City Council and upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Tucker, seconded by Alderman Tollefson and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a variance to James and Karla Johnson, allowing a 68 foot front yard setback for construction of a deck and addition to a home at 704 Shorewood Drive with the following conditions:

1) That the deck not extend more than 10 feet from the house and be setback 68 feet from the ordinary high water mark; and

2) That the impervious surface coverage not extend 25%.

Pursuant to the Planning Commission recommendations 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 Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a variance to exceed the 25% impervious surface to Jeff Norby allowing construction of a 8 x 12 foot storage building at 689 Lake Forest Circle subject to the following conditions:

1) That the impervious surface not exceed 25.8%;

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

3) That the accessory structure not exceed 8 feet by 12 feet.

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 Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a conditional use permit to Lakes Area Vineyard Church, allowing construction of a 5000 square foot recreation/youth ministry building at 16701 Long View Lake, subject to the following conditions:

1) Side yard setback must be at least 20 feet;

2) Adequate screening be provided form adjacent residential uses. A screening plan must be approved by the Community Development Director prior to issuance of a building permit; and

3) Adequate parking must be provided and the parking areas must be screen as shown on the plan as stated in Condition #2.

Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Tucker, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, introducing for its second reading and adoption, Ordinance No. 297, an ordinance annexing property 100% surrounded by land within the City limits/Cheryl Avenue South of Snappy Park.

Pursuant to the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a joint resolution was introduced by Alderman Tucker, who moved its adoption, authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with Detroit Township relative to reimbursement of taxes for the annexation of 1.44 acres of land (Cheryl Avenue, South of Snappy Park). The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried without a dissenting vote. Vice Mayor Brenk declared the resolution adopted.

Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Tucker, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, introducing for its second reading and adoption, Ordinance No. 298, an ordinance annexing 141.74 acres of property owned by the City of Detroit Lakes (former Ray J. Anderson property).

Pursuant to the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Tucker, who moved its adoption, authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with Detroit Township relative to reimbursement of taxes for the annexation of 141.74 acres of land (former Ray J. Anderson property). The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried without a dissenting vote. The Vice Mayor declared the resolution adopted.

Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Tucker, who moved its adoption, providing for the Notice of Intent to annex a portion of 1887 Bridgeview Boulevard/Lake View Township (Nustad). The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Aune. Vice Mayor Brenk 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. 300, an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 294, adding the provision that the City enter into an Joint Agreement with Detroit Township reimbursing the township for property taxes relative to the annexation of 24.1 acres of land (The Preserve).

Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Tucker, who moved its adoption, authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with Lakeview Township relative to the reimbursement of taxes for the annexation of 24.1 acres of land (The Preserve). The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried without a dissenting vote. Vice Mayor Brenk declared the resolution adopted.

Pursuant to the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Anderson, who moved its adoption, that the City of Detroit Lakes agrees to provide all of the local tax exemptions and credits required and provided for under the Biotechnology and Health Science Industry Zones Legislation and agrees to forego the tax benefits resulting from the local and state tax exemption and credits provided under the Biotechnology and Health Science Industry Zones Legislation. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried without a dissenting vote. Vice Mayor Brenk declared the resolution adopted.

Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving Change Order #3 to the Sellin Bros. Contract for street and utility improvements in Lake Breeze Estates providing the installation of sanitary sewer along Randolph Road in the amount of $38,801.00.

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, to set a special City Council Meeting for Tuesday, October 17, 2006, at 5:00 P.M. to determine if the retaining wall at River Hills RV Park is a substantial change to the project (EAW) and if so, does the change have the potential for a significant environmental impact.

A motion was made by Alderman Hannon seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, that building permits for the month of September, 2006, in the estimated construction value of $3,710,039.65, be issued pursuant to their application accompanied by the required City fees and 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 Street and Park Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Hannon, who moved its adoption, approving the feasibility report and setting a hearing for December 12, 2006, at 5:00 P.M., for proposed street improvements on North Washington Avenue, from Homestead Street South. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Imholte and carried without a dissenting vote. Vice Mayor Brenk declared the resolution adopted.

Pursuant to the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Aune to introduce, for its second reading and adoption, Ordinance No. 299, an ordinance amending the City Code Chapter 1001A by adding Section 1001A.14, Subdivision 9, prohibiting watercraft, aircraft or non-motorized vehicles to park or moor upon the City Beach or Beach Waters for more than 24 hours consecutively. Alderman Tollefson spoke in opposition of the proposed ordinance. Aldermen Zeman and Hannon spoke in favor of the ordinance. Vice Mayor Brenk then called the question and the motion carried and Ordinance No. 299 was adopted.

Upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Imholte and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the easement encroachment for the Carlson Property on Summit Avenue.

Pursuant to the request of the Youth Hockey Association and 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, to approve the request to construct shooting lanes in the upper mezzanine of the new Arena and limit the City share of the cost to $5,000.00 for the materials, such funds to be appropriated from the Sports Arena’s Equipment and Improvement Fund.

Upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Imholte, seconded by Alderman Heltemes, introducing for its first reading, an ordinance regarding potentially dangerous and dangerous dogs. City Administrator Richard Grabow advised the Council that the purpose of the ordinance was to allow the City to enforce State law. Vice Mayor Brenk then called the question and the motion carried unanimously.

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, recommending to the Industrial Development Corporation that the Street Department remove unused portions of the spur track in the Industrial Park, at a cost of $8,792.79, and directing the City Administrator to seek reimbursement for the cost from the Industrial Development Corporation.

Pursuant to the request of the Becker County Parks and Recreation Department and 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,

to grant an snowmobile track easement on City property by the old City dump to the Becker County Parks and Recreation Department.

Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Tollefson, who moved its adoption, amending the City Code Appendix E, Cable Franchise, Exhibit A, amending the cable franchise fee schedule as follows:

April 25, 2007 3.5%

April 25, 2009 4.0%

April 25, 2011 5.0%

The motion for the adoption of the resolution was introduced by Alderman Heltemes, who moved its adoption, and carried, without a dissenting vote. Vice Mayor Buboltz declared the resolution adopted.

Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Tollefson, who moved its adoption, declaring the official intent of the City to reimburse certain expenditures from the proceeds of bonds to be issued by the City relative to the Long Lake Phase II, Airport and Wenner Road and Clear Creek Subdivision improvements. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried without a dissenting vote. The Vice Mayor declared the resolution adopted.

Pursuant to the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Tollefson, who moved its adoption, providing for the issuance and sale of $4,830,000.00 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2006A, such proposals to be received at 10:30 A.M., November 14, 2006. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried without a dissenting vote. Vice Mayor Brenk declared the resolution adopted.

Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Tollefson, who moved its adoption, providing for the acceptance of the assessment roll, as presented, for street and utility improvements for Ridgewood Estates, showing an assessable cost of $804,415.00. Assessments for developed property shall be payable in equal annual installments over a period of twenty years, the first of the installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in January, 2007, and shall bear interest at the rate of seven percent per annum beginning January 1, 2007. Assessments on undeveloped property shall be applied as follows:

1) After three years, one third of the assessable costs, after deducting the prepaid assessment, shall be assessed over the remaining 20-year period;

2) After five years, another one-third of the special assessment shall be assessed over the remaining 20-year period; and

3) After seven years, the remaining one-third of the special assessment shall be assessed over the remaining 20-year period.

The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried without a dissenting vote. Vice Mayor Brenk declared the resolution adopted.

Pursuant to the proposal submitted by Brady Martz, Thief River Falls, Minnesota, and the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Tollefson, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, accepting Brady Martz’s proposal, to audit the City’s records for audit years 2006-2008 according to their proposal.

Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Hannon, who moved its adoption, declaring the total cost of the 2006 Sidewalk Repair/Replacement at various locations throughout the City of Detroit Lakes to be $48,960.81, the City’s portion to be $21,190.10 and $27,770.71 to be assessed against benefited property owners, and ordering the preparation of proposed assessments. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried without a dissenting vote. The Vice Mayor declared the resolution adopted.

Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Hannon, who moved its adoption, setting a special assessment hearing for November 14, 2006, at 5:00 P.M. to give consideration to the assessment roll for the 2006 Sidewalk Repair/Replacement at various locations within the City. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried without a dissenting vote. Vice Mayor Brenk declared the resolution adopted.

Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Hannon, who moved its adoption, declaring the total cost of the Dutch Elm Control for the Summer of 2006 to be $1,352.47, to be assessed against benefited property owners, and ordering the preparation of proposed assessments. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried without a dissenting vote. The Vice Mayor declared the resolution adopted.

Pursuant to the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Hannon, who moved its adoption, setting a special assessment hearing for 5:00 P.M., November 14, 2006, to give consideration to the special assessment roll for Dutch Elm Control for the Summer of 2006. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried without a dissenting vote. Vice Mayor Brenk declared the resolution adopted.

Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Hannon, who moved its adoption, declaring the total cost of weed cutting for the Summer of 2006 to be assessed against the benefited property owner is $100.00 and ordering the preparation of proposed assessments. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried without a dissenting vote. Vice Mayor Brenk declared the resolution adopted.

Pursuant to the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Hannon, who moved its adoption, setting a special assessment hearing for 5:00 P.M., November 14, 2006, to give consideration to the special assessment roll for weed cutting for the Summer of 2006. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried without a dissenting vote. The Vice Mayor declared the resolution adopted.

Upon the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the Currency Exchange License Renewal Application for Wal-Mart.

Pursuant to the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a permit to Holy Rosary School allowing

the use of Washington Avenue, West Lake Drive and City streets for a School Marathon on October 15, 2006.

Upon the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing Fire Chief Jeff Swanson to attend the Minnesota State Fire Chief’s Association 2006 Annual Conference in Duluth on October 19-21, 2006.

Pursuant to the request of the United Way of Detroit Lakes and upon the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, authorizing the contribution of $400.00 to the United Way, such contribution 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 Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, setting a hearing for November 14, 2006, 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, 2007.

Upon the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, setting a hearing for November 14, 2006, 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, 2007.

Upon the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the gambling applications submitted by the T.I.P., Quad County Chapter for a raffle at Speak Easy on February 24, 2007, and the Frazee Lions Club for gambling at The Matinees.

Pursuant to 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 one-day on-sale intoxicating liquor license for the American Legion to sell and serve alcoholic beverages at the Holy Rosary Parish Center for a wedding on October 14, 2006.

Pursuant to the recommendation of the Mayor, a motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Imholte and carried, with Alderman Tollefson abstaining, appointing Alderman Walt Tollefson to the Public Utilities Commission as the City Council appointee effective immediately.

Upon the recommendation of the Mayor, a motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Imholte and carried appointing Mitch Wimmer to the Public Utilities Commission effective immediately.

A resolution was introduced by Alderman Hannon, who moved its adoption, providing for the appointment of the judges for the General and Municipal Election to be held November 7, 2006, providing for the polls to be opened from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. and establishing the hourly rate of pay for the judges at $8.00 per hour. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried without a dissenting vote. Vice Mayor Brenk declared the resolution adopted.

A motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a cigarette license for one year to Central Market, 310 Highway 10 East, pursuant to their application and $100.00 fee.

Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, that the trial balance, submitted by Finance Officer Louis Guzek, showing the balance in the City treasury to be in the amount of $831,372.83 as of September 30, 2006, 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 13, 2006, through October 10, 2006, in the amount of $2,432,655.09. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried without a dissenting vote. The Vice Mayor declared the resolution adopted.

The motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, that the Chief of Police Reports, County Court Report for August, 2006, Fire Chief’s Reports, Liquor Store Manager’s Report, parking violations report and Animal Control Report be approved and placed on file.

A motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, that the City give Water/Wastewater Supervisor Jarrod Christen a plaque for his thirty-three years of service with the City.

There being no further business to conduct, by general consent, the Mayor adjourned the meeting. (6:03 P.M.)

Respectfully submitted,

Lynne Krieger

Asst. City Administrator