Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
December 6, 2005
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order in the Council Chambers of the City Administration at 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 6, 2005, all members of the Council having been duly notified of the meeting and the business to be transacted.
Present: Mayor Larry G. Buboltz; City Attorney William Briggs; City Administrator Richard Grabow; Assistant CityAdministrator LynneKrieger; Finance Officer Louis Guzek; Community Development Director Larry Remmen; Public Utilities Superintendent Curt Punt; Street Commissioner Roy Estes; City Engineer Gary Nansen; Police Chief Kelvin Keena; Building Official Calvin Mayfield.
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 November 1, 2005, and the special City Council Meeting held November 15, 2005, the Mayor declared that they would stand approving according to copies of same sent to each member of the Council.
Pursuant to notice having been published in the official newspaper that the City Council, this date, would give consideration to the proposed assessments for utility and street improvements for Long Lake Phase I, Mayor Buboltz called the hearing to order at 5:02 P.M.. City Administrator Richard Grabow briefly reviewed the proposed assessments. There being no written or oral comments, the hearing was closed at 5:03 P.M. and the regular Council Meeting reconvened.
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 utility and street improvements for Long Lake Phase I, showing an assessable cost of $1,170,090.00. The assessment for water and sewer lines on unplatted property shall be assessed over a period of five years at an interest rate of six percent per annum and the assessment for sanitary sewer mains, watermains and street improvements on unplatted property shall be deferred until the property is platted. The assessment on platted property shall be assessed over a period of twenty years at an interest rate of six percent per annum. 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 that the City Council, this date, would give consideration to the proposed assessments for utility and street improvements on Highway 59 South (LeRoy Howard Property), Mayor Buboltz called the hearing to order at 5:04 P.M.. City Administrator Richard Grabow briefly reviewed the proposed assessments. There being no written or oral comments, the hearing was closed at 5:04 P.M. and the regular Council Meeting reconvened.
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 utility and street improvements on Highway 59 South (LeRoy Howard Property), showing an assessable cost of $110,261.27. Assessment for developed property shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of twenty years The first of the installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in January 2006, and shall bear interest at the rate of six percent per annum from January 1, 2006. Assessments on undeveloped property will be deferred until the property is developed. Upon development, the property will be assessed over a period of twenty years at the interest rate of six percent. 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 notice having been published in the official newspaper and mailed to each of the known property owners that had unpaid water, sewer and storm water charges, Mayor Buboltz called the hearing to order at 5:04 P.M. City Administrator Richard Grabow briefly reviewed the proposed assessments. There being no oral or written comments, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 5:05 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council meeting.
Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Brenk, who moved its adoption, providing for the acceptance of the assessment roll, as presented, for unpaid water, sewer and storm water charges. The cost of the assessments is $1,072.02 and such assessments are 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 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 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 Anderson, who moved its adoption, providing for the acceptance of the assessment roll, as presented, for property cleanup at 1158 Minnesota Avenue and 1301 Lincoln Avenue, showing an assessable cost of $1,758.00; 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 Brenk and carried without a dissenting vote. Mayor Buboltz declared the resolution adopted.
Pursuant to notice having been published in the official newspaper that the Council would, at this present meeting, conduct a hearing for the purpose of hearing public comment on the proposed transfer of The Becker, Inc.’s on-sale intoxicating liquor license and Sunday on-sale intoxicating liquor license to Becker Sports Bar, Inc., dba the Becker, 917 Washington Avenue, for the period December 6, 2005, through December 31, 2006. Assistant City Administrator Lynne Krieger advised the Council that the necessary documents and fees for the transfer of the license have not been received. A motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Tollefson and carried, without a dissenting vote, to continue the hearing to the January 3, 2006, Council Meeting.
Pursuant to notice having been published in the official newspaper that the Council would, at this present meeting, conduct a hearing for the purpose of hearing public comment on the issuance of on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses and Sunday on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses to D. Dahl’s Charhouse, Northside Bar and Café, The Fireside, Shorewood Pub, Lakeside 1891, Islands/Voyageur Lanes, The Sandbar II, Zorbaz at the Beach, Speak Easy, Holiday Inn Lakeside, The Bridge and The Speedway for one year beginning January 1, 2006, the Mayor called the hearing to order at 5:09 P.M. There being no oral or written comments, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 5:09 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council meeting.
Upon the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Tollefson and carried without a dissenting vote, authorizing the issuance of on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses and Sunday on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses to D. Dahl’s Charhouse, Northside Bar and Café, The Fireside, Shorewood Pub, Lakeside 1891, Islands/Voyageur Lanes, The Sandbar II, Zorbaz at the Beach, Speak Easy, Holiday Inn Lakeside, The Bridge and The Speedway for one year beginning January 1, 2006, contingent upon receiving the necessary documents.
Pursuant to notice having been published in the official newspaper, that the Council would, at this present meeting, conduct a hearing for the purpose of hearing public comment on the issuance of on and off-sale 3.2 malt liquor licenses for one year beginning January 1, 2006, Mayor Buboltz called the hearing to order at 5:10 P.M. There being no written or oral comments, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 5:10 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council meeting.
Upon the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing the issuance of the following on and off-sale 3.2 malt liquor licenses for one year beginning January 1, 2006:
On-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor Off-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor
Godfather’s Pizza Northside Bar and Café
Pizza Hut Zorbaz at the Beach
Chinese Dragon of Detroit Lakes
China Buffet
Ordinary Joe’s Bar-B-Que
Hunan Spring Buffet
Off-Sale 3.2/Grocery
WalMart
Central Market
Petro Plus
North Shore Travel Plaza
County 22 General Store
Holiday Stationstore #72
Food-N-Fuel
Minute Mart
Shorewood Pub
Casey’s General Store
Pamida
Upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Tucker, seconded by alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, introducing, for its first reading, an ordinance rezoning 1710 Highway 10 East from “R-2” One and Two Family Residence District, to “B-3” Auto Oriented Business District.
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, accepting a proposal and authorizing entering into a two-year contract with Lucky Dog Boarding and Training to operate the City pound for stray animals.
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 utility and street improvements to Brainard Village, showing an assessable cost of $523,176.85 to be assessed in equal annual installments over a period of twenty years at an interest rate of seven percent per annum and deferring fifty percent of the assessment for a period of five years and the remaining fifty percent for a period of ten years on undeveloped property. Upon development of the property, the assessment shall be assessable at the remaining twenty-year period at an interest rate of seven percent per annum. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Tollefson and carried without a dissenting vote. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Brenk, providing for a tentative negative declaration on the need for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) relative to River Hills RV Park and direct the City Attorney to draft a formal resolution, developing a record and to prepare findings of fact with regard to the negative declaration on the EIS. Bob Merrit, DNR, Division of Water, expressed his concern about the River Hills RV Park development being done properly and appropriately on the river and also on the outland and the lack of information that has been received. Terra Guetter, Administrator of the Pelican River Watershed District, appeared before the Council, and for the record, noted that her office did not get the required advanced notice of the Community Development Committee Meeting that was held December 5, 2005. She was concerned about the completeness of the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW), reviewed her comments on the EAW and recommended, on behalf of the Watershed District, to either amend the EAW to include the requested information or to recommend an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Patrick Kenney, Attorney for Lakeview Township, advised that Lakeview Township’s position was that the EAW be modified or amended because of substantial changes being made to the plan and expressed his concern about the procedures followed and lack of information in the EAW. Jason Kerwin, West Central Environmental Consultants, commented that the EAW, in question, was complete and outlined the three required attachments which are: 1) County map showing general location of the project, 2) U.S. Geologic Survey Map indicating project boundaries and 3) site plan showing all significant projects and natural features. Bob Meritt advised that according to a Supreme Court decision, there are more documents that are required. Curtis Hegg, Muskrat Lake, expressed his concern about the environmental condition of the Lake and river. Alderman Imholte was concerned about the potential for litigation if the EAW isn’t updated and required procedures are not followed. He suggested that the Council take more time and see if concerns can be worked out with these agencies or require an amended EAW. Alderman Heltemes expressed his concern about the environmental affect on the pathway along the affected river and asked for a conservation easement. Upon the inquiry of Alderman Hannon, City Attorney William Briggs advised that the proper procedures have been followed but the Council needs to make the decision if there is sufficient information in the EAW. A motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Imholte to amend the motion to require that the EAW be revised to address the concerns of the DNR, the Pelican River Watershed District and the Lake Sally/Melissa Lake Association. Aldermen Zeman and Heltemes spoke in favor of the amendment. Alderman Tucker advised the Council that the Planning Commission usually deals with these significant issues. After further discussion, Mayor Buboltz called the question and the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Zeman, Heltemes, Imholte and Hannon; Nayes: Anderson, Aune, Brenk, Tollefson and Tucker. The Mayor declared the amendment motion defeated. Mayor Buboltz then called the question on the original motion and it carried, with four dissenting votes (Imholte, Hannon, Heltemes and Zeman). Mayor Buboltz requested that the agencies that had concerns meet and address their main concerns.
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, authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to execute, on behalf of the City, an Easement Encroachment Agreement on Frazee Street with St. Mary’s Regional Health Center.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Anderson, who moved its adoption, ordering water, sewer, storm sewer and street improvements to Clear Creek, Phase I, and preparation of plans and specifications. 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 request of the Minnesota Department of Transportation and upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Tucker, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, granting a prospective contractor access to a site east of the City’s Industrial Park southeast of Tower Road allowing the contractor to dam Pelican River water while the new Pelican River culvert is installed by Randolph Road (Highway 10 Realignment Project).
Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Tucker, who moved its adoption, requesting the Becker Soil and Water Conservation District administer the Wetlands Conservation Act of 1991 within the City limits. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Brenk and carried without a dissenting vote. Mayor Buboltz declared the resolution adopted.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Aune, who moved its adoption, requiring parallel parking on County State Aid Highway 22 and 24, in accordance with the State Aid Standards. 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.
Upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Hannon, who moved its adoption, approving the plans and specifications for the street reconstruction of County State Aid Highway 22 and 24. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Brenk and carried, without a dissenting vote. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Hannon, who moved its adoption, authorizing the City Engineer to prepare a preliminary report for street improvements on Curry Avenue, from Front Street to Highway 34, and 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 Heltemes and carried without a dissenting vote. Mayor Buboltz declared the resolution adopted.
Pursuant to the Street Commissioner obtaining quotes for one 2005 crew cab half-ton pickup for the Street Department, the following quotes were received:
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Nereson’s, Inc. $23,509.88
Highway 10 East
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota 56501
Detroit Lakes Ford $23,841.00
1015 Highway 59 South
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota 56501
Norseman Motors, Inc. $26,755.80
425 East Highway 10
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota 56501
Upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Imholte and carried, without a dissenting vote, accepting the quote of Nereson’s, Inc., Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, in the amount of $23,509.88, for a 2005 extended cab half-ton pickup.
Upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Hannon, seconded by Alderman Tollefson and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing the City Engineer to proceed with design of a storm water basin for the discharge from the Fairgrounds Stormwater Lift Station.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Imholte, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving Change Order No. 1 to the AAA Construction Contract allowing the removal and replacement of five sections of the three-foot high cement wall on the north side of the dance floor at the Pavilion.
Upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Imholte, seconded by Alderman Hannon to authorize entering into a Sports Arena Lease Agreement with the Detroit Lakes Public Schools for a two year period.
City Administrator Richard Grabow advised the Council that the lease agreement calls for an increase in the lease payments of $5,000.00/year. Mayor Buboltz then called the question and the motion carried unanimously.
Pursuant to the Street Commissioner obtaining quotes for one 2005 crew cab half-ton pickup for the Park Department, the following quotes were received:
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Nereson’s, Inc. $24,045.23
Highway 10 East
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota 56501
Detroit Lakes Ford $25, 554.00
1015 Highway 59 South
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota 56501
Norseman Motors, Inc. $26,999.78
425 East Highway 10
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota 56501
Upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Imholte, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, accepting the quote of Nereson’s, Inc., Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, in the amount of $24,045.23, for a 2005 extended cab half-ton pickup.
Pursuant to the Street Commissioner obtaining quotes for two Tommy Liftgates, the following quotes were received:
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Bert’s Truck Equipment $4,349.46
3804 Highway 75 North
Moorhead, Minnesota 56560
Sanitation Products $7,254.78
1402 41st Street NW
Fargo, North Dakota 58107
Upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Imholte, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, accepting the quote of Bert’s Truck Equipment, Moorhead, Minnesota, in the amount of $4,349.46 for two Tommy Liftgates for the Street and Park Departments.
Pursuant to the request of Jeff Skogmo, 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 deny his request for a permit to consume alcoholic beverages in the City Park on July 14-16, 2006, for a family reunion and putting up a white canopy tent.
Pursuant to the request of the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce 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, approving their request to use the City Park for the 28th Annual Arts and Crafts in the Park on July 30, 2006, and waive the Pavilion rental fee.
Upon the recommendation of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the request of the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce to close a portion of Washington Avenue, from Frazee Street to Highway 10; Holmes Street, from Lake Avenue to the alley behind Lund’s Office Supply and Front Street, from Lake Avenue to the alley behind Beug’s Ace Hardware on June 3-4, 2006, for the Street Faire.
Pursuant to the request of the 412 Lakes Chapter of Antique Automobile Club of American, and 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, to allow the 412 Lake Chapter of Antique Automobile Club to use the City Park (East driveway) on June 10, 2006, for their Charity Antique Car Show.
Finance Officer Louis Guzek summarized the proposed tax levy and City budget information informing the Council and audience that the general gross property tax levy for 2005, collectible in 2006, is $2,123,866.00, an increase of $66,700.00 from 2004 or a 3.24% increase in the tax levy. Mr. Guzek noted that because of new construction and growth, the taxable market value increased 9.8% decreasing the City’s net tax capacity rate by -4.74%. He reviewed the City’s 2006 Budget. Tables were also shown comparing the City’s tax capacity to other cities of similar size. Tom Harper, 1305 Minnesota Avenue, express his concerns about the money spent on snow removal on sidewalks. There being no further comments, Pursuant to a Truth in Taxation Hearing held on the 2005 budget and tax levy on December 7, 2004, and upon the recommendation of the Budget Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Brenk, who moved its adoption, approving the final 2005 tax levy, collectible in 2006, in the following amounts:
General Fund $1,211,409
Library Fund 232,857
Airport Fund 28,500
Equipment/Building Fund 344,100
Development Authority Fund 39,000
Permanent Improvement Fund 84,000
1988 Library Building Fund 128,000
1999 Fire Hall Bonds 56,000
Total $2,123,866
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 Budget Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Brenk, who moved its adoption, providing for the adoption of the final City of Detroit Lakes Budget for calendar year 2006 in the following amounts:
Fund Budget Amount
General Fund $4,138,325
Special Revenue Funds 1,900,670
Debt Service Funds 758,576
Special Assessment Funds 629,694
Electric Fund 10,108,815
Water Fund 722,510
Wastewater Fund 1,334,062
Communication Fund 443,445
Liquor Fund 4,033,881
Total Budget $24,069,978
The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried without a dissenting vote. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the Labor Agreement with Teamsters Public Law Enforcement Employees Union Local No. 320 for 2006-2008.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Brenk, who moved its adoption, requiring that no real property owned by the City of Detroit Lakes shall be disposed of or sold except by resolution of the City Council. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Zeman and carried without a dissenting vote. Mayor Buboltz declared the resolution adopted.
Pursuant to City Engineer Gary Nansen obtaining quotes for the sanitary sewer lift station relative to the Trunk Highway No. 10 Realignment Project, the following quotes were obtained:
North Dakota Sewage Pump Company $10,375.00
General Repair 11,900.00
Electric Pump 12,690.00
Upon the recommendation of the City Engineer and Finance Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Zeman and carried, without a dissenting vote, accepting the quote and authorizing the purchase of equipment from North Dakota Sewage Pump Company, in the amount of $10,375.00, for a sanitary sewer lift station in conjunction with the Highway 10 Realignment Project, contingent upon MnDOT’s approval.
Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving Change Order No. 2, in the amount of $51,765.73, and Change Order No. 3 (time extension) to the Sellin Bros., Inc., Contract relative to the street and utility improvements on Long Lake Road, Phase I and Brainard Village.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Tollefson, who moved its adoption, approving miscellaneous purchases from Detroit Paint and Glass for the year 2006 pursuant to provisions of Minnesota Statutes 471.87-89. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried with one abstention (Brenk). Mayor Buboltz declared the resolution adopted.
Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Tollefson, who moved its adoption, approving miscellaneous purchases from Detroit Paint and Glass for the Year 2006 pursuant to provisions of Minnesota Statutes 471.87-89. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried with one abstention (Brenk). Mayor Buboltz declared the resolution adopted.
Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Tollefson, who moved its adoption, designating the Detroit Lakes Tribune and Becker County Record as the official newspapers for the City’s 2006 legal publications with publishing days of Wednesday, and Sunday. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Brenk and carried with one abstention (Aune). The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Aune, who moved its adoption, designating Bremer Bank and Trust, First Security State Bank, American National Bank of Minnesota, Gardner Financial Services, Edward D. Jones, Wells Fargo Bank Mn., Wells Fargo Investment Services, Midwest Bank, Raymond James Financial Services and the League of Minnesota Cities 4M Fund as depositories for City funds for the Year 2006. 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 advertisement for bids for two 2006 police squad cars, the following bids were received and opened at 4:30 P.M., December 5, 2005:
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Elk River Ford P71 720A – Police Interceptor $20,087.00
17219 Highway 10 NW Add/Deletes 1,882.00
P.O. Box 304 Wiring Package 68.00 Plus
Elk River, MN 55330 Delivery _____0.00
$21,969.00
X2 $43,938.00
Phelps Family Ford P71 730A – Police Interceptor $22,137.00
1141 County Highway 80 Add/Deletes 0.00
Perham, MN 56573 Wiring Package 68.00 Plus
Delivery _____0.00
$22,317.00
X2 $44,634.00
Superior Ford P71 720A – Police Interceptor $19,585.00
9700 56th Avenue North Add/Deletes 2,612.00
Plymouth, MN 55442 Wiring Package 68.00 Plus
Delivery ___125.00
$22,322.00
X2 $44,644.00
Nelson Ford P71 720A – Police Interceptor $20,647.00
2228 College Way Add/Deletes 0.00
Fergus Falls, MN 56538 Add 68P Wires 1,725.00
Delivery 0.00
$22,372.00
X2 $44,744.00
Upon the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Hannon and carried, without a dissenting vote, accepting the bid of Elk River Ford, Elk River, Minnesota, in the amount of $43,938.00, for two 2006 police squad cars.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Tollefson and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing the advertisement and sale of a 1982 Pontiac forfeiture vehicle.
Upon the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Hannon, approving the appropriation of $3,750.00 (5% of cost) to help purchase a Cascade Trailer for the Fire Department. City Administrator Richard Grabow advised the Council that the rest of the funds will be obtained through a grant and that the City’s share has been placed in the budget. Mayor Buboltz then called the question and the motion carried unanimously.
Pursuant to the request of the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce and the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Tollefson and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing a contribution of $5,000.00 ($1,000.00 per year for five years beginning beginning December, 2005) to the Chamber of Commerce to be used for construction of their new building at 700 Summit Avenue,
Upon the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license to the Eagles for December 8, 2005, in conjunction with a Chamber event scheduled at the Washington Square Mall.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the gambling applications and sites submitted by the Detroit Lakes Shrine Color Guard for gambling at D. Dahl’s Charhouse, 1218 Washington Avenue, and the Speedway, 720 West Lake Drive and the American Legion, Post 15, for gambling at their club at 810 West Lake Drive and the Holiday Inn, 1155 Highway 10 East.
Upon the recommendation of the Public Utilities Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Tollefson, seconded by Alderman Tucker and carried, without a dissenting vote, awarding Professional Power Products, Inc. the contract for upgrade to the Jet Turbine generator control system, in the amount of $294,000.00.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Public Utilities Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Tollefson, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving an agreement with D.G.R. Engineers, in the amount of $25,500.00, to provide engineering services for the replacement from mechanical to electronic relays on feeder breakers at the Industrial Substation.
Upon the recommendation of the Mayor, a motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Imholte and carried, without a dissenting vote, appointing Matt Brenk to City of Detroit Lakes Housing and Redevelopment Authority for another five-year period, effective October 6, 2005.
A motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of cigarette licenses, for one year, to M&H, 1157 Washington Avenue, K-Mart #3775, 1305 Highway 1- West, Northside Bar and Café, 521 Washington Avenue and Triple C Venture/Lakeside 1891, 200 West Lake Drive, pursuant to their application and fee of $100.00.
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 $4,698,764.86 as of November 30, 2005, be accepted, approved and placed on file.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Aune, who moved its adoption, approving the payment of claims paid by proper authorization covering the period November 2, 2005, through December 6, 2005, in the amount of $5,769,486.17. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried without a dissenting vote. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Anderson and carried, without a dissenting vote, that the Chief of Police Reports, County Court Report for October, 2005, Fire Chief’s Reports, Liquor Store Manager’s Report and parking violations report be approved and placed on file.
Upon the recommendation of the Mayor, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Anderson, who moved its adoption, to support the City of Detroit Lakes efforts to host the 2007 Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities Summer Conference. 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.
There being no further business to conduct, by general consent, the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Lynne Krieger
Asst. City Administrator