Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

                                                                        November 3, 2004

 

            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., Wednesday, November 3, 2004, 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 Lynne Krieger; Finance Officer Louis Guzek; Community Development Director Larry Remmen; Public Utilities Superintendent Curt Punt; 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, Heltemes, Imholte, Ness, Riewer and Tollefson.

 

            Absent:             Alderman Hoeglund and Street Commissioner Roy Estes.

 

            There being no corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular Council Meeting held October 5, 2004, the Mayor declared that they would stand approved according to copies of the same sent to each member of the Council.

 

            Pursuant to notice having been published in the official newspaper that a public hearing would be held to hear comment on the proposed annexation of 55 acres of land in part of Government Lots 2-5, lying east and south of the public road, commonly known as Long Lake Road/David and Lynn Dorff Property, Mayor Buboltz called the hearing to order at 5:04 P.M.  Community Development Director Larry Remmen advised that the Environmental Quality Board contacted him regarding a petition they received from property owners in the Long Lake area requesting an Environmental Impact Report on the property   After questions, Diane McCormack, 15840 Long Lake Road, appeared before the Council and spoke against early annexation of the property but approved of annexation of the property in 2008 according to the Detroit Township and City’s Orderly Annexation Agreement.  Rory Nordine, 16275 Long Lake Road, and Diane McCormack stressed the importance of having a comprehensive plan for the Long Lake area.  Alderman Imholte agreed on the importance of completing a comprehensive plan for that area also.  Eugene Hustad, 204 Broadway Avenue, expressed his concerns over the cost of the sewer/water infrastructure to the area.  There being no further comments, 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 Imholte and carried, without a dissenting vote, introducing, for its first reading, an ordinance annexing 55 acres of land in part of Government Lots 2-5, lying east and south of the public road, commonly known as Long Lake Road.  Upon the inquiry of Mayor Buboltz, Community Development Director Larry Remmen advised that revising the Comprehensive Plan would take several months giving time for public input and if the City hired an consultant, it would involve more time.

 

            Pursuant to notice having been published in the official newspaper that a public hearing would be held to hear comment on the property tax abatements, requested by Ecumen dba Emmanuel Nursing Home, for City financial assistance to construct a 38-unit senior housing facility, the Mayor called the hearing to order at 5:45 P.M.  Community Development Director Larry Remmen briefly summarized the proposed terms for the abatement which will be for five years in and amount not to exceed $40,000.00.  There being no oral or written comments, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 5:45 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council Meeting.

 

            Upon the recommendation of the Development Authority and Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Brenk, who moved its adoption, approving the property tax abatement for Ecumen dba Emmanuel Nursing Home providing financial assistance for a 38-unit senior housing facility.  The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried without a dissenting vote.  The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.

 

            Pursuant to notice having been published in the official newspaper that the City Council, this date, would give consideration to the proposed assessments for street and utility improvements to Lake Avenue, from Willow Street to West Lake Drive, Mayor Buboltz called the hearing to order at 5:46 P.M.  City Administrator Richard Grabow briefly reviewed the proposed assessment.  Upon inquiry by James Hannon, 1227 Minnesota Avenue, Public Utility Superintendent Curt Punt advised that it is the Public Utilities’ policy to place street lights on one side of the street for economic reasons.  There being no further written or oral comments, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 5:47 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council meeting.

 

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, as presented, for street and utility improvements to Lake Avenue, from Willow Street to West Lake Drive, showing an assessable cost of $260,330.51 to be assessed in equal annual installments extending over a period of fifteen years 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.

 

 Pursuant to notice having been published in the official newspaper that the City Council, this date, would give consideration to the proposed assessment for frontage road improvements on Highway 59 South by L&M Fleet/Section B, Mayor Buboltz called the hearing to order at 5:48 P.M. City Administrator Richard Grabow informed the Council that he received letters from Mike Noah and Andrew Ness, affected property owners, objecting to the amount of their assessments because the estimated assessment amount previously given to them was only for the street improvements.  Mr. Grabow further advised that when the actual construction began, their properties did not have sewer and water services and therefore those services were constructed.    There being no further comments, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 5:50 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council meeting.

 

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, as presented, for frontage road improvements on Highway 59 South by L&M Fleet/Section B, showing an assessable cost of $78,829.49 to be assessed in equal annual installments over a period of fifteen years at an interest rate of six percent per annum and deferring assessments for water and sewer services, in the amount of $8,264.76, for a period of seven years at the interest rate of six percent per annum unless the property is sold or connection is made to the City’s water and sewer system, the assessable shall then be assessable at the remaining fifteen-year period.  The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Brenk and carried without a dissenting vote.  The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.

 

Pursuant to notice having been published in the official newspaper and mailed to each of the known property owners that were benefited by property cleanup at 309 West Front Street and 113 West Union Street, Mayor Buboltz called the hearing to order at 5:50 P.M.  After City Administrator Richard Grabow briefly reviewed the proposed assessment, Jason Mowers, 309 West Front Street, appeared before the Council and objected to the bidding process for cleaning up nuisances.  There being no further comments, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 5:59 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council Meeting.

 

Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Brenk, who moved its adoption, providing for the acceptance of the assessment roll, as presented, for property cleanup at 309 West Front Street and 113 West Union Street, showing an assessable cost of $1,910.00; such assessments to be payable in one year at an interest rate of seven 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.

 

Pursuant to notice having been published in the official newspaper and mailed to each of the known property owners that were benefited by the 2004 Sidewalk Repair/Replacement Project, Mayor Buboltz called the special assessment hearing to order at 6:00 P.M.  City Administrator Grabow briefly reviewed the assessments.  There being no oral or written comments, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 6:00 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council Meeting.

 

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, as presented, for sidewalk repair/replacement for the Year 2004, showing an assessable cost of $31,177.19 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 $150.00 or less shall be payable in one year.  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 notice having been published in the official newspaper and mailed to each of the known property owners that were benefited by the 2004 Dutch Elm Disease Control Project, Mayor Buboltz called the special assessment hearing to order at 6:00 P.M.  City Administrator Grabow briefly reviewed the assessments.  There being no oral or written comments, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 6:00 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council Meeting.

 

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, as presented, for the 2004 Dutch Elm Disease Control Project, showing an assessable cost of $3,494.32 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 $150.00 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 2004 Weed Cutting Project, Mayor Buboltz called the special assessment hearing to order at 6:01 P.M.  City Administrator Grabow briefly reviewed the assessments.  There being no oral or written comments, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 6:01 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council Meeting.

 

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, as presented, for the 2004 Weed Cutting Project, showing an assessable cost of $264.00 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 Aune and carried without a dissenting vote.  Mayor Buboltz declared the resolution adopted.

          

            Mayor Buboltz called to order a hearing at 6:02 P.M. to consider the matter of a reported nuisance at 309 West Front Street.  Building Official Calvin Mayfield advised the Council that the property owner has not cleaned up the property.  There being no oral or written comments, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 6:03 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council Meeting.  A motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, that the City Council finds that a nuisance exits in violation of City Code Chapter 901 at the property location set forth above due to the accumulation of household garbage, chair pad, refrigerator, water heater and junk piled near the S.E. side of 309 West Front Street, that the nuisance was not terminated or abated by the property owner after notice and order to do so duly given by the City; that City shall abate the nuisance at 309 West Front Street.

                       

            Mayor Buboltz called to order a hearing at 6:03 P.M. to consider the matter of a reported nuisance at 1301 Lincoln Avenue.  Building Official Calvin Mayfield advised the Council that the property owner has not cleaned up the property.  There being no oral or written comments, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 6:03 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council Meeting.  A motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, that the City Council finds that a nuisance exits in violation of City Code Chapter 901 at the property location set forth above due to the accumulation of two lawn mowers, chairs, ladder, bikes and bike parts, leaf blower, several bag of leaves, seat out of a vehicle, several gas cans, wood, orange cones and a vehicle at 1301 Lincoln Avenue, that the nuisance was not terminated or abated by the property owner after notice and order to do so duly given by the City; that City shall abate the nuisance at 1301 Lincoln Avenue.

           

Mayor Buboltz called to order a hearing at 6:04 P.M. to consider the matter of a reported nuisance at 1126 Roosevelt Avenue.  Building Official Calvin Mayfield advised the Council that the tenant has not cleaned up the property.  Mr. Mayfield advised that he did talk with the property owner and he said that if the tenant does not clean up the property in two weeks, to abate the nuisance.  There being no further oral or written comments, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 6:04 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council Meeting.  A motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, that the City Council finds that a nuisance exits in violation of City Code Chapter 901 at the property location set forth above due to the accumulation of scrap lumber, snowmobile parts, metal form building, insulation, trailer and boat trailer at 1126 Roosevelt Avenue, that the nuisance was not terminated or abated by the property owner after notice and order to do so duly given by the City; that the City shall abate the nuisance at 1126 Roosevelt Avenue on November 17, 2004.

 

Pursuant to notice having been published in the official newspaper that the Council would, at this meeting, conduct a hearing for the purpose of hearing public comment on the issuance of Sunday and club liquor licenses to the VFW, American Legion and Eagles for one year beginning January 1, 2005, Mayor Buboltz called the hearing to order at 6:05 P.M.  There being no written or oral comments, the hearing was closed at 6:05 P.M. and the regular Council Meeting was reconvened.

 

Upon the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Ness, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing the issuance of Sunday and club liquor licenses to the VFW, American Legion and Eagles for one year beginning January 1, 2005.

 

Pursuant to notice having been published in the official newspaper that the Council would, at this meeting, conduct a hearing for the purpose of hearing public comment on the issuance of on-sale wine licenses to the Chinese Dragon of Detroit Lakes, Ordinary Joe’s Bar-B-Que, Sunflower Hill and Coffee and Gifts and Giovanni’s Pizza for a one year period beginning January 1, 2005, Mayor Buboltz called the hearing to order at 6:07 P.M.  There being no oral or written comments, the hearing was closed at 6:07 P.M. and the regular Council Meeting was reconvened.

 

Upon the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Ness, seconded by Alderman Tollefson and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing the issuance of on-sale wine licenses to the Chinese Dragon of Detroit Lakes, Ordinary Joe’s Bar-B-Que, Sunflower Hill Coffee and Gifts and Giovanni’s Pizza for one year beginning January 1, 2005.

 

 Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Imholte, and carried, with one dissenting vote (Hoeglund), introducing for its second reading and adoption, Ordinance No. 262, an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance, Section 24, which regulates signs.

 

Pursuant to the request of Keith Inwards, State Farm Insurance, and upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Tollefson and carried, without a dissenting vote, to designate one thirty-minute parking sign on Washington Avenue south of the existing 30-minute parking sign.

 

Upon 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 Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the final plat of Pelican River Heights subject to revision of the road right-of-way for Riverwood Drive and the Developer entering into a development agreement.  Alderman Imholte stressed that there needs to be a better policy on park dedication or cash in lieu of park dedication.

 

Pursuant to the request of the Chamber of Commerce and the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Ness, seconded by Alderman Brenk and carried, without a dissenting vote, to contribute $300.00 to the Chamber from the Liquor Fund to help cover the cost of replacement bulbs for the Christmas street pole decorations.

 

Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Brenk, who moved its adoption, accepting the feasibility report on required sanitary sewer, watermain, sidewalk and traffic signal improvement in connection with the MnDOT Highway 10 Realignment Project.  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 the request of MMCDC and upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Brenk, who moved its adoption, authorizing the City Engineer to prepare costs estimates on utility and street improvements to the remaining thirty-six lots in Long Bridge Heights.  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.

 

Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Brenk, who moved its adoption, advocating for continued local control of the JOBZ Program.  The motion for the adoption of the resolution was carried without a dissenting vote.  The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.

 

Pursuant to the request of the Pelican River Watershed District and upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Imholte and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to enter into a joint petition with Pelican River Watershed District to support an ordinance prohibiting boating, docks and surface activities on St. Clair Lake.

 

Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Brenk, who moved its adoption, setting a public hearing for December 7, 2004, at 5:00 P.M. to hear public comment on the proposed vacation of a portion of Muir Lane.  The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Ness and carried without a dissenting vote.  Mayor Buboltz declared the resolution adopted.

 

Pursuant to the request for a Private Site Recreation Vehicle Permit at 1111 Roosevelt Avenue, and 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, to deny the request for a permit.

 

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 Imholte and carried, without a dissenting vote, denying the issuance of a variance to Lloyd and Letta Oberg allowing an addition to a deck 61 feet from the Ordinary High Water Mark at 672 Shorewood Drive because the owner had other options available for the further development of this property.

 

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 Imholte and carried, without a dissenting vote, introducing for its first reading, an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance eliminating the density increase multiplier for residential developments in the Shoreland District.

 

Pursuant to the recommendations of the Planning Commission which were submitted to the City Council and upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Brenk, who moved its adoption, approving the final plat of Madison Addition.  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 the request of BTD Manufacturing and upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, denying their request for a through street on 11th Avenue S.E. but authorizing the placement of a 4-way stop at the intersection of 13th Avenue and 11th Street.

 

Pursuant to the request of Mary and Marty Solmon, Lake Forest Development, and upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Brenk and carried, without a dissenting vote, denying their request for lighting around the storm water retention pond in the Lake Forest Development and their request for the  City to operate the retention pond as a skating rink because of the liability the City would have to assume and the expense.

 

Upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Heltemes, who moved its adoption, adopting a Pothole Repair Policy.  The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Ness and carried without a dissenting vote.  The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.

 

Pursuant to the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a vehicle for hire to Christopher Limmer dba Town and Country Taxi for the period November 3, 2004, through December 31, 2004.

 

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, authorizing the attendance of Street Commissioner Roy Estes to the Annual Minnesota Recreation and Park Association Conference in Brooklyn Center on November 30, 2004, through December 3, 2004.

 

Pursuant to the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Aune, who moved its adoption, setting a hearing on assessments for unpaid water, sewer and storm water charges for December 7, 2004, at 5:00 P.M.  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 Aune, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, increasing Building Official Calvin Mayfield’s travel allowance by $90.00/month effective October 1, 2004, because of increased travel during his term on a committee to help other cities in Minnesota deal with disasters.

 

Pursuant to the Public Safety Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Imholte, who moved its adoption, amending Article VIII, Section 3 of the Detroit Lakes Fire Department Relief Association By-Laws providing for a lump sum pension of $3,100.00 for each year a firefighter serves as an active member of the Fire Department effective April 1, 2005.  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 Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Imholte, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving specifications and authorizing calling for bids for a new police car, such bids to be opened December 6, 2004, at 4:30 P.M.

 

Upon the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Imholte, seconded by Alderman Aune, authorizing the Police Chief to dispose of excess equipment at the Detroit Lakes Police Department as he sees fit.  Chief Keena advised the Council that this equipment consists of items that were not sold at the City auction.  He informed the Council that the 61 bicycles will be going to “Helping Hands” who will repair them and donate them to the needy.   Mayor Buboltz then called the question and the motion carried unanimously.

 

Pursuant to the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Imholte, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing the Police Department to sell four DWI forfeiture vehicles:  1978 Ford Bronco, 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1983 Ford pickup and a 1993 Buick sedan.

 

            Upon the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a parade permit  for the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce to conduct the “Santa’s Grand Parade” November 29, 2004, from 5:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M.

 

            Pursuant to the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the renewal of Currency Exchange Licenses for Check Trek, Inc., to operate at 701 Highway 34, Suite 1 and WalMart Stores, Inc. at 1583 Highway 10 West.

 

            The Council acknowledged receipt of the 2004 Summary Report on “Tuesdays in the Park”.

 

            Alderman Imholte, Chairman of the Public Safety Committee, informed the Council and audience that Dan Holm, Becker County Emergency Management Director, attended the Public Safety Committee Meeting and commended the Detroit Lakes Volunteer Fire Department for their efficient work and professionalism during the disaster exercise in NayTahWaush on October 28, 2004.

 

            Pursuant to Liquor Store Manager Bradley MacMaster obtaining quotes for a surveillance camera system for Lakes Liquor, the following quotes were received:

           

            BIDDER                                              BID AMOUNT

 

            North Country Business Products         $5,990.00

            4624 Amber Valley Parkway

            Fargo, ND   58104

 

            Northern Safety & Security                   8,775.60

            4111 Technology Drive NW #203

            Bemidji, MN   56601

 

            Electro Watchman, Inc.                        10,183.30

            2219 12th Street North, Suite A

            Fargo, ND   58102

 

Upon the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Ness, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, accepting the bid of North Country Business Products, Fargo, ND, in the amount of $5,990.00, for a surveillance camera system for Lakes Liquor.

 

Upon the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, setting a hearing for 5:00 P.M., December 7, 2004, in the Council Chambers, for the purpose of considering the issuance of the following liquor licenses for one year beginning January 1, 2005:

 

                        On-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor                   Off-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor

 

                        Godfather's Pizza                                  Northside Bar and Cafe

                        Pizza Hut                                              Zorbaz at the Beach

                        Chinese Dragon                                    Giovanni’s Pizza          

China Buffet

Giovanni’s Pizza

Ordinary Joe’s Bar-B-Que      

                        Sunflower Hill Coffee & Gifts

 

On-Sale Intoxicating & Sunday        Off-Sale 3.2/Grocery

Liquor                                                

Stop-N-Go #445

D. Dahl’s Charhouse                            Pamida

Northside Bar and Cafe                        Central Market

The Fireside                                         M & H

Shorewood Pub                                   Casey’s General Store

Lakeside 1891                                     Holiday Stationstore #72

Islands/Voyageur Lanes                        Food-N-Fuel

Sandbar II                                            WalMart

Zorbaz at the Beach                              Minute Mart

Speak Easy                                          Shorewood Pub

Holiday Inn Lakeside                            Pumps n’ Pantry

                        The Bridge                                           Petro Plus

                        The Becker                                          North Shore Travel Plaza

                        Speedway                                            Lindberg Convenience Center

                                                                                    County 22 General Store

                                                                                    Pamida                                    

 

The returns of the judges on the votes cast at the regular City Election held November 2, 2004, were reviewed and canvassed as required by law, and found to be correct.  The following resolution was introduced by Alderman Brenk, who moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION     

 

IN THE MATTER OF CANVASSING THE VOTES CAST AT THE CITY

ELECTION HELD NOVEMBER 2, 2004

 

WHEREAS, the returns made to the City Administrator of the City of Detroit Lakes, by the duly appointed judges of the City Election held November 2, 2004, show the votes cast at the election to be as follows:

 

First Ward                    Second Ward               Third Ward     

Total Votes Cast          Prec, I                Prec. I          Prec. I      Total

 

Mayor

(4-Year Term)                             

  Larry Buboltz                              933                                         1232                                        1252                  3417

 

Alderman at Large

(4-Year Term)

  Bruce Imholte                              906                                         1146                                       1189                   3241

 

Alderman First Ward          

(4-Year Term)

  Ron Zeman                                  500                                                                                                                   500

  John S. Watland                           232                                                                                                                   232

  Bob Renney                                 191                                                                                                                     191

  Jerry Conn                                     80                                                                                                                      80

 

Alderman Second Ward

(4-Year Term)

  James Hanon                                                                               490                                                                      490

  Janice Ness                                                                                 467                                                                      467

  Gina Blake                                                                                  365                                                                      365

                                                                                               

Alderman Third Ward

(4-Year Term)

  James Anderson                                                                                                                      1183                      1183

 

Alderman Third Ward

(2-year Term)

  G.L. Tucker                                                                                                                              955                      955

  Tom Heuring, Sr.                                                                                                                      293                      293

 

and;

 

WHEREAS, after canvassing the returns made by the Judges of said City Election, the Council found that the above report is correct, noting the following write-in votes were Mayor:  Richard Luhman (1), Ken Carpenter (1), Dan Tijan (6), James Hannon (1), Richard Hanson (1), Greg Beck (1), Dave Carter (1), Jim Anderson (1), Brian Martin (1), Eric Abrahamson (2), Alfred Wones (1), Mike Kroupa (1), Donald Nohner 1), Loren Wilson (1), Glenn Gifford (1), Jody Berg (1), Scott Kotaska (1), Tom Stein (1) and Paul Kemp (1); Alderman at Large:  Otto Swonges (1), Steve Kranstover (1), Paul Renner (1), Chad White (1), and Allan Somdahl (1), Mike Herzog (1), Ron Zeman (1), James Hannon (1), Jim Sinclair (1) and Christopher Beck (1);  Alderman, First Ward:  Duane Shane (1), Jim Kiehl (1), Eric Norberg (1) and Dan Tijan (1);  Alderman Second Ward:  Ron Zeman (1) and Don Beaton (1).

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED By the Council of the City of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, that the following named persons received a plurality of all votes cast for the offices opposite their respective name for terms as indicated, beginning January 1, 2005, pursuant to Section 4.06 of the Amended Home Rule Charter of the City of Detroit Lakes:

 

OFFICE                                  ELECTED OFFICIAL             TERM

 

Mayor                                      Larry G. Buboltz                                   4-Year Term

Alderman At Large                   Bruce Imholte                                       4-Year Term

Alderman, First Ward               Ron Zeman                                           4-Year Term

Alderman, Second Ward          James Hannon                                      4-Year Term

Alderman, Third Ward  Jim Anderson                                       4-Year Term

            Alderman, Third Ward  G.L. Tucker                                         2-Year Term

 

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 motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a cigarette license for one year to Lakeside 1891 Tavern, 200 West Lake Drive, pursuant to their application and $100.00 fee.

 

Upon the recommendation of the Mayor, a motion was made by Alerman Ness, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, accepting the resignation of Richard Schram who served on the Park Board.  Mayor Buboltz requested that a letter of appreciation be sent to Mr. Schram for his service.

 

Pursuant to the recommendation Mayor Buboltz, a motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Imholte and carried, without a dissenting vote, appointing Karen Skoyles to the Park Board for the period November 3, 2004, through February 28, 2005, to fill the unexpired term of Richard Schram.

 

Upon the recommendation of Mayor Buboltz, a motion was made by Alderman Imholte, seconded by Alderman Brenk and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the attendance of staff, Council and the newly elected alderman to the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities Fall Conference in Alexandria, Minnesota, on November 18-19, 2004.

 

A motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Ness and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to executed a Consent Agreement to allow Briggs and Morgan to represent the City in its dealings with the Ecumen Bonds.

 

A motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, that building permits for the month of October, 2004, in the estimated construction value of $5,372,149.59, be issued pursuant to their application 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.

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 $2,547,351.63 as of  October 31, 2004, be accepted, approved and placed on file.

Upon 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 October 6, 2004, through November 3, 2004, in the amount of $1,975,958..64.  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.

 

A motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, that the County Court Report for September, 2004, Chief of Police Reports, Liquor Store Manager’s Report, Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance Report, parking violations report and Animal Control Report be approved and placed on file.

 

A motion was made by Alderman Ness, seconded by Alderman Brenk and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of cigarette licenses, for one year, to Zorbaz of Detroit Lakes and Lindberg Convenience Center, pursuant to their application and $100.00 fee.

 

A motion was made by Alderman Ness, 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 beer at the Freeman Arena on November 24, 2004, in conjunction with the Old Timers Hockey Tournament.

 

There being no further business to conduct, by general consent, the Mayor adjourned the City Council meeting.  (6:50 P.M.)

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Lynne Krieger

Asst. City Administrator