December 7, 2004
The regular
meeting of the City Council was called to order in the Council Chambers of the
Present: Mayor Larry G. Buboltz; City Attorney William Briggs; Assistant City Administrator Lynne Krieger; Finance Officer Louis Guzek; Community Development Director Larry Remmen; Public Utilities Superintendent Curt Punt; Street Commissioner Roy Estes; City Engineer Gary Nansen; Police Chief Kelvin Keena; Building Official Calvin Mayfield; Liquor Store Manager Bradley MacMaster and Fire Chief Jeffrey Swanson.
Aldermen:
Absent: Alderman Riewer and City Administrator Richard Grabow.
A motion was made by Alderman Hoeglund, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, to correct the minutes of the November 3, 2004, City Council Meeting, showing that Alderman Hoeglund was present at the meeting. There being no further corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular City Council Meeting held November 3, 2004, the Mayor declared that they would stand approved as corrected and 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 public comment on the 2004 tax levy, Mayor Buboltz called the hearing to order at 5:01 P.M. Finance Officer
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
vacation of a portion of
Upon the
recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was
introduced by Alderman Brenk, who moved its adoption,
approving the vacation of a portion of
That
portion of
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 Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced
by Alderman Anderson, 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 $1,222.95 and such assessments are 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 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 Council would, at this present meeting, conduct a hearing for the purpose of hearing public comment on the issuance of an on-sale intoxicating liquor license, Sunday on-sale intoxicating liquor license and off-sale 3.2 malt liquor license to SODL, Inc. dba Speedway, 720 West Lake Drive, for the period February 1, 2005, through December 31, 2005, the Mayor called the hearing to order at 5:19 P.M. There being no oral or written comments, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 5:19 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council Meeting.
Upon the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Ness, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing the issuance of an on-sale intoxicating liquor license, Sunday on-sale intoxicating liquor license and off-sale 3.2 malt liquor license to SODL, Inc. dba Speedway, 720 West Lake Drive, for the period February 1, 2005, through December 31, 2005.
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 an off-sale 3.2 malt liquor license to Pamida, Inc. dba Pamida #3122, 605 Highway 10 East, for the period December 7, 2004, through December 31, 2004, the Mayor called the hearing to order at 5:19 P.M. There being no oral or written comments, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 5:20 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council Meeting.
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 an off-sale 3.2 malt liquor license for Pamida, Inc., dba Pamida #3122, 605 Highway 10 East, for the period December 7, 2004, through December 31, 2004.
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 Becker Sports Grill for one year beginning January 1, 2005, the Mayor called the hearing to order at 5:20 P.M. There being no oral or written comments, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 5:21 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council meeting.
Upon the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Ness 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 Becker Sports Grill for one year beginning January 1, 2005, 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, 2005, Mayor Buboltz called the hearing to order at 521 P.M. There being no written or oral comments, Mayor Buboltz closed the hearing at 5:22 P.M. and reconvened the regular Council meeting.
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 the following on and off-sale 3.2 malt 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 Café
Pizza Hut Zorbaz at the Beach
Chinese Dragon
Giovanni’s Pizza
Ordinary Joe’s Bar-B-Que
Sunflower Hill Coffee and Gifts
Off-Sale 3.2/Grocery
WalMart
Central Market
Petro Plus
County 22 General Store
Food-N-Fuel
Minute Mart
Shorewood Pub
Casey’s General Store
Pamida
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 Brenk, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a variance to Bruce Omang allowing the signage at 1441 Highway 10 West to exceed the allowable signage by 76 square feet, 12 square feet for in-place signage and 64 square feet for a new sign subject to the following conditions:
1) The 64 square foot sign must be located in the same location and on the same pole with the existing Subway/Taco Johns signs; and
2) That no other free standing signs are allowed on the site.
Pursuant to the request of the Sucker Creek Preserve Committee and upon the recommendation of the Park Board and the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, to authorize the City to purchase Lot 3 in Brookridge Addition and approve the use of $8,000.00 of park dedication funds toward the purchase price of $15,000.00 if the remaining funds are obtained.
Pursuant to the Street Commissioner obtaining quotes for construction of a parking area and handicapped accessible path in Sucker Creek Preserve, the following quotes were received:
BIDDER BID
AMOUNT
Feldt Plumbing and Heating $48,046.00
Hough, Inc. 49,457.00
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, accepting the quote of Feldt Plumbing and Heating, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, in the amount of $48,046.00, for construction of a parking area and handicapped accessible path in Sucker Creek Preserve.
Upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Brenk, who moved its adoption, authorizing the transfer of approximately 55 to 65 acres of Wastewater property which consists of all of Parcel R49-0051-573 and a portion of Parcel R49-0051-575 all being in Section 28 of Township 139 North of Range 41 West in Becker County Minnesota, to the Detroit Lakes Development Authority with the condition that the Development Authority agrees to publicly offer the property for sale for a period of 30 days before it enters into any agreement to develop or sell the property. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Heltemes. Alderman Imholte stressed the following points:
1) The
2) The Public Utility Commission will pay Jack Chivers Realty a five percent commission on the $750,000.00 sale;
3) Menards will pay for any new roads into their development;
4) The Detroit Lakes Development Authority will contact other potential buyers for the property; and
5) Menards will develop the property within the next year.
Mayor Buboltz
informed Alderman Imholte that Duane Wething, Chairman of the Detroit Lakes/Becker County
Airport Commission, advised the Public Utility Commission that according to the
recent feasibility study on the Airport’s Expansion Project, it showed it was
not feasible for a crossway runway.
Alderman Aune, Chairman of the Public Utility
Committee and Commissioner
Clayton Schott,
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 second reading and adoption Ordinance No. 265, an ordinance to eliminate the density increase multiplier from Section 18 “Shoreland District Regulations” in the Zoning Ordinance.
Pursuant to
the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was
introduced by Alderman Brenk, who moved its adoption,
setting a hearing for January 4, 2004, at 5:00 P.M. to hear public comment on
the proposed vacation of a portion of
Pursuant
to the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was
introduced by Alderman Brenk, who moved its adoption,
to not complete an Environmental Assessment Worksheet for Clear Creek. The motion for the adoption of the resolution
was seconded by Alderman Heltemes. Upon Alderman Brenk’s
request, Community Development Director Larry Remmen
advised that the Community Development Committee has determined that due to its
nature and location, the proposed Clear Creek Project will not have significant
environmental effects and recommends that no Environmental Assessment Worksheet
be completed. Diane McCormack,
Pursuant to
the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was
introduced by Alderman Brenk, who moved its adoption,
to not complete an Environmental Assessment Worksheet for
Upon the recommendations of the Planning Commission which were submitted to the Council and upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Imholte and carried, without a dissenting vote, introducing for its first reading, an ordinance amending Section 20 of the Zoning Ordinance allowing Planned Unit Developments as a conditional use in the “R-3” District.
Upon the recommendations of the Planning Commission which were submitted to the Council and upon the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Imholte and carried, without a dissenting vote, introducing for its first reading, an ordinance amending Section 7 of the Zoning Ordinance relative to minimum lot size for two family dwellings in the “R-2” District.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Brenk, who moved its adoption, requesting that the Becker Soil and Water Conservation District administer the Wetlands Conservation Act of 1991 within the City limits for 2005. 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.
Upon 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 Brenk, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the issuance of a variance to Lloyd and Leta Oberg allowing a two-foot addition to a roof/deck at 672 Shorewood Drive subject to the following conditions:
1) There is no
addition to the residence that extends towards the Ordinary High Water Mark;
2) That
the completed floor/deck be allowed a 2-foot extension and that the completed deck not exceed 10 feet by 26 feet;
3) That
the impervious surface on the lot be reduced to 25%;
4) That
an appropriate swale or 6 inch berm be constructed
along the entire lot between the house and the Ordinary High Water Mark to
control stormwater run-off;
5) That
the owner provide a site plan showing the location of the swale/berm and the impervious surface to be removed and said site
plan shall be approved by the Planning Commission prior to the issuance of a
building permit; and
6) That
the owner obtain a permit from the Pelican River
Watershed District prior to issuance of a building 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, approving
the final plat of Brackett Estates in the City’s two mile extraterritorial
area, subject to the following conditions:
1)
That the Developer obtain the required permit from the
Pelican River Watershed District ; and
2)
That, pursuant to the Park Board’s recommendation, the Park
Dedication will be cash with the understanding that the lots will not be
further divided.
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 Brenk, who
moved its adoption, approving the final plat of Stonebrooke
Villas Second Addition. 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.
Mayor Buboltz requested that the Park Board give further
consideration to developing a Park Dedication Funds Policy. Alderman Hoeglund suggested
that the policy include that if the Park Dedication Funds are not used in a
period of time, they should be returned to the Developer.
Pursuant to the Street
Commissioner obtaining quotes for replacement of the roof on the Street
Department Shop, the following quote were received on December 2, 2004:
BIDDER BID
AMOUNT
R.A. Bristlin
& Son, Inc. $46,955.00
Olaf
Anderson & Son Construction Co. 60,186.00
Bob Bristlin
& Son Construction Co. 75,919.00
Upon the recommendation
of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Tollefson and carried, without a dissenting vote, to accept
the bid of R.A. Bristlin & Son, Inc., in the
amount of $46,955.00, for replacement of the roof on the Street Department
Shop, such funds to be taken from the Liquor Fund.
Pursuant to the Street
and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Heltemes,
seconded by Alderman Tollefson and carried, without a
dissenting vote, to authorize the purchase of a 2005 truck from the State
Contract, in the amount of $74,781.00, for the Street Department.
Pursuant to the Street
Commissioner obtaining quotes for hydraulic box/hoist and underbody for the new
truck, the following quotes were received:
BIDDER BID
AMOUNT
Bert’s Truck Equipment $48,021.00
3804 Highway #75 North
Sanitation Products,
Inc. 55,228.06
Upon the recommendation of the
Street Commissioner and the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by
Alderman Heltemes, seconded by Alderman Tollefson and carried with one abstention (Imholte), to accept the bid of Bert’s Truck Equipment,
Pursuant to the Street
Commissioner obtaining quotes for snow plow equipment, the following quotes were
received:
BIDDER BID
AMOUNT
Bert’s Truck Equipment $21,240.00
3804 Highway 75 North
Sanitation Products,
Inc. 22,329.00
Upon the recommendation of the
Street and Park Committee, a motion was made
Heltemes,
seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, with one
abstention (Imholte), to accept the quote of Bert’s
Truck Equipment, Moorhead, Minnesota, in the amount of $21,240.00, for snow
plow equipment for the new Street Department truck.
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 approve specifications and authorize
calling for bids for a new or low-hour used motor grader, such bids to be
opened December 29, 2004, at 10:00 A.M.
Street Commissioner
Pursuant to the recommendation
of the Street and Park Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Anderson,
seconded by Alderman Ness and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the
issuance of a vehicle for hire for 2005 to
Upon the recommendation
of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Anderson, who
moved its adoption, amending the City’s Special Assessment Policy for
developers effective January 1, 2005, as follows:
Undeveloped Property: The City shall require the developer, owner, or subdivider of any undeveloped property within the City’s corporate limits desiring to install street, curb and gutter, sidewalk, sanitary sewer or watermain improvements to prepay a portion of the cost for installation of these services as follows:
1.
Upon written request
by a developer, the Council shall give consideration to the preparation of a
feasibility report to determine the feasibility of construction for the desired
improvements. The developer will provide a plan and other such information, as
the Council requires, to make a decision on the request. The plan shall be limited to 20 lots per
development area.
2.
Based upon the total
estimated cost of the improvement contained in the engineer’s estimate, a
prepaid assessment in the amount of 10% of the assessable cost shall be prepaid
by the developer prior to preparation of plans and specifications and calling
for bids.
3.
The developer and or the property owner are
required to sign a Developer’s Agreement and Consent to Assessment Agreement
prior to awarding a contract. If the
project is not developed, the City will retain the 10% prepaid assessment as
compensation to cover the City’s engineering and miscellaneous costs.
4.
The Assessment Period
under this policy shall be for a maximum of twenty (20) years.
5.
After completion of an
improvement, assessments on undeveloped property shall be applied as follows:
A. After 3 years one-third of the assessable costs, after deducting the prepaid assessment, shall be assessed over the remaining 20-year period;
B. After 5 years, another one-third of the special assessments shall be assessed over the remaining 20-year period; and
C. After seven years, the remaining one-third of the special assessments shall be assessed over the remaining 20-year period.
6.
Developed property
shall be defined where construction of a principle dwelling has progressed to
the point where footings and foundations have been completed.
7.
100% of the
assessments shall be assessed over the remaining 20-year period following the
year a lot is sold by the developer to another party or entity or the lot is
developed.
8.
The improvements of
additional undeveloped lots shall not be granted until 50% of the existing platted
lots are developed or assessed.
9. Any developer that has made application for
preliminary plat approval prior to December 7, 2004, may still be assessed at
the previous rate of 5% down with 50% of the remaining assessment deferred for
five years and 50% deferred for ten years.
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 Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Anderson, who
moved its adoption, amending the rate for storm water utility charges effective
January 1, 2005, as follows:
Basic System Rate: $ 6.09/month
Maximum Charge The
greater of 20% of the calculated
charge
or $128.00/month
Minimum Charge 2.01/month
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 recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Anderson, who moved its adoption, approving miscellaneous purchases from Detroit Lakes Newspapers for the Year 2005 pursuant to provisions of Minnesota Statutes 471.87-89. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Ness and carried with one abstention (Aune). Mayor Buboltz declared the resolution adopted.
Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Anderson, who moved its adoption, approving miscellaneous purchases from Detroit Paint and Glass for the Year 2005 pursuant to provisions of Minnesota Statutes 471.87-89. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Ness 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 Anderson, who moved its adoption, designating the Detroit Lakes Tribune and Becker County Record as the official newspapers for the City’s 2005 legal publications with publishing days of Wednesday, and Sunday. 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 Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Anderson, 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 2005. 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 of the Becker County Sheriff’s Auxiliary and upon the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Imholte, seconded by Alderman Tollefson and carried, without a dissenting vote, to approve a payment to the Becker County Sheriff’s Auxiliary in the amount of $1,000.00 to help defray the cost of personal body armor for each officer member.
Upon Alderman Imholte’s request, Police Chief Kelvin Keena informed the Council that unannounced tobacco sales compliance checks were completed and none of the twenty-nine establishments licensed to sell tobacco in the City sold tobacco to the juvenile employed to conduct the checks. The Council was given a copy of the thank you letter that was sent to each one of these establishments by the Police Chief.
Upon the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Imholte, who moved its adoption, authorizing the Detroit Lakes Police Department to enter into a grant agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety, for the Safe and Sober Communities Project for the period October 1, 2004, through September 30, 2005. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was seconded by Alderman Tollefson and carried without a dissenting vote. Mayor Buboltz declared the resolution adopted.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Liquor/Gambling Control Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Ness, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving the gambling applications submitted by Lake Region Builders Association for raffles to be conducted at the Freeman Arena on March 20, 2004, and by Lakes Area Ladies Ducks Unlimited Chapter for gambling at the Shorewood Pub on January 24, 2004.
Pursuant to the advertisement for bids on construction and testing of Production Well 4, the following bids were received and opened at 2:00 P.M., November 29, 2004:
BIDDER BID
AMOUNT
LTP Enterprises, Inc. $ 99,825.00
Mark J. Traut Wells, Inc. 111,680.00
Lako Drilling, Inc. 277,442.00
Upon the recommendation of the Public Utilities Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Ness and carried, without a dissenting vote, awarding the contract to LTP Enterprises, Inc., in the amount of $99,825.00, for construction and testing of Water Production Well 4.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Public Utilities Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Ness and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving completion of the contract and final payment of $44,520.00 to the Harold K. Scholz Company for furnishing of substation switchgear and control panels.
Upon the recommendation of the Public Utilities Committee, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Tollefson and carried, without a dissenting vote, approving an agreement between the City of Detroit Lakes and Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) to be Market Participant representing the City of Detroit Lakes in a newly required bid-based energy market scheduled to begin March 1, 2005, through the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Mayor, a motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Aune and carried, without a dissenting vote, appointing Duane Erickson to another three-year term on the Detroit Lakes Planning Commission effective January 1, 2005.
Upon the recommendation of the Mayor, a motion was made by Alderman Aune, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, appointing Karen Skoyles to the Park Board for a three-year term effective March 1, 2005.
A motion was made by Alderman Brenk, seconded by Alderman Heltemes and carried, without a dissenting vote, authorizing interested Council Members to attend the League of Minnesota Cities Leadership Conference for Newly Elected Officials or the Leadership Conference for Experienced Officials.
The Council acknowledged receipt of $114.94 from the Hildred Long Trust to be used for City beautification purposes.
A motion was made by Alderman
Anderson, seconded by Alderman Ness and carried, without a dissenting vote,
that building permits for the month of November, 2004, in the estimated
construction value of $1,174,299.00, 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
Anderson, seconded by Alderman Ness and carried, without a dissenting vote,
that the trial balance, submitted by Finance Officer
Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a resolution was introduced by Alderman Anderson, who moved its adoption, approving the payment of claims paid by proper authorization covering the period November 4, 2004, through December 7, 2004, in the amount of $1,991,545.20. 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.
A motion was made by Alderman Anderson, seconded by Alderman Ness and carried, without a dissenting vote, that the County Court Report for October, 2004, Chief of Police Reports, Fire Chief’s Report for November and December, 2004, 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.
There being no further business to conduct, by general consent, the Mayor adjourned the meeting. (6:45 P.M.)
Respectfully submitted,
Lynne
Krieger