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Osakis City Council
Regular Meeting
February 7, 2005
7:00 PM
Mayor Astleford called the meeting to order at 7:00
PM
The pledge of Allegiance was spoken.
Present: Hagemann, Astleford, Nordstrom, Emerson,
Timmerman
Absent: None
A motion by Timmerman seconded by Hagemann to approve
the January 3rd, 2005 meeting minutes. All Ayes
A motion by Emerson seconded by Nordstrom to approve
the bills in the amount of $1,040,979.48. All Ayes
A motion by Timmerman seconded by Emerson to approve
the Fire Department bills in the amount of $4,004.20. All Ayes
Project # 357 Public Hearing for Lind Rite
Expansion 7:00pm
Motion made by Emerson seconded by Nordstrom to close
the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing on Lind-Rite Expansion
Project at 7:05 pm. All Ayes
Traci Ryan was in attendance to summarize the subsidy
agreement.
Councilmember Timmerman stated the city will sign the
agreement after Exhibit B of the subsidy agreement was filled out.
After which everyone in attendance had the right to
be heard.
A motion by Timmerman seconded by Nordstrom to close
the public hearing and open the regular council meeting at 7:14pm. All
Ayes.
A motion by Emerson seconded by Hagemann to approve
the execution of the City of Osakis Job Opportunity Building Zone Business
Subsidy Agreement for Lind-Rite. All Ayes
Project # 76 Police
Chief Gilson was in attendance to request a new car
for the police department. The total cost for the new car with a new
light rack is $23,048.49. For the old car we would get around $3,000 -
$5,000 when put out for bids. Chief Gilson stated that we have enough
money budgeted for the new vehicle.
Motion by Emerson seconded by Timmerman to purchase
the new car and go out for bids on the old car for the police department.
All Ayes
Project # 24 Liquor Store
Joe Ketelboeter was not in attendance. The council
would like the Deputy Clerk to compare the cost from last year to this
year to see if we have save money on the new cooler system.
Project # 205 City Crew
Reggie Redetzke was not in attendance.
Project # 353 West Side Pond
The council received draft computations and land
descriptions of Temporary Construction Easements of West Storm Water
Pond.
Approval to pay Nyberg Surveying, in the Amount of
$1,242.50, was approved with the motion for approving the bills.
Tom Klemenhagen was in attendance explaining where
the process is on the West Side Pond. MNDOT received a new price for land
sale, when we receive their comments back we will negotiate with Rolly
Walsh.
Project # 359 Wastewater Flow Improvements
Tom Klemenhagen and Ken Weber were in attendance to
discuss information for wastewater.
Klemenhagen stated the city would have capacity for
the Osakis Country Club Expansion but would be at the max for wastewater,
and no other expansion could be done.
The city should get a cost estimate to prepare a
study for the flows and where the flows are coming from which would be
done during the wet and dry periods. This would need to be done before the
city can receive any grant money.
Klemenhagen stated they would hold the Engineering
fees until we actually started the project.
A motion by Timmerman seconded by Hagemann to get a
cost estimate to prepare a study. All Ayes
Project # 242 West Central Initiative
Kim Embretson was in attendance and explained what
West Central does for the community; the council received a packet of
information.
Project # 321 Visitor Center
Selling price is $75,000.00. The two realties gave
the following information.
Osakis Realty Land $110,000
Bldg
$49,900
Eldred Realty Bldg $56,667
Bruce Pederson and Mike Bowman from Osakis Economic
Development Corporation were in attendance.
A motion by Astleford seconded by Nordstrom to go for
an appraisal for the building and land and use an appraiser from the First
National Bank, if the cost is $300.00 or less the city will split the cost
with OEDC. When put to a vote: for Astleford, Nordstrom, and Hagemann.
Against: Timmerman, Emerson.
Mike and Bruce will bring the information to the OEDC
on Wednesday.
Project # 312 Osakis Onward
Osakis Onward needs a resolution from the city
regarding support of their Federal Recreational Trail Grant Phase III
projects.
A Resolution was presented by Emerson seconded by
Hagemann to support Osakis Onward on their Federal Recreational Trail
Grant Phase III Projects. When put to a vote the resolution passed
unanimously.
Project # 249 Planning & Zoning
The council received the Planning and Zoning minutes
from the January 20th, 2005 meeting.
A motion to approve the Planning and Zoning January
20th minutes by Emerson seconded by Hagemann. All Ayes
Approval is needed from the City Council to issue a
Conditional Use Permit to Andrew Herickhoff to add a 32 x 30 addition for
living quarters and later office space. The address of the property is
703 Hwy 127.
A motion by Emerson seconded by Hagemann to use the
addition as living quarters for 2 years from residence at the location
then revisit with the council at that time to extended the stay. All
Ayes
Project # 354 OWA
Need council approval for OWA to apply for a grant
for playground equipment in Osagi Park. This grant is required to be
submitted for the City of Osakis.
Motions by Timmerman seconded by Emerson to approve
the OWA apply for a grant for playground equipment. All Ayes.
Project # 233 - Sauk River Watershed District
Gary Nordstrom did not make the meeting on the 18th.
Julie Klocker sent the minutes of the January 18th
Administrators Pre Meeting Report, and the Agenda for the meeting which
was held on 2/1/05.
The council discussed the minutes, JD2, and the
assessments. The assessments do include the additional money that has not
been spent; if the money is not spent the assessment will be adjusted.
Project # 6 Theatre Building
The council is to review the assessment.
At the Janaury 3rd meeting the council was
informed the county has valued the lot at $5,000.00 no one bid on the
property at the sheriff sale.
The assessment the city has on the building is for
tearing it down in the amount of $19,130.00
The decision was postponed to the next meeting.
Project # 43 Board of Review
Put on your calendars April 5th, 2005
9:00am the Todd County and 10:00am the Douglas County Board of Review.
The council received a memo from A. Keith Albertson
regarding Board of Review.
Project # 39 Long Range Planning
The council looked over the comprehensive plan that
councilmember Nordstrom prepared.
The council would like to invite Mike Steiner from
West Central Initiative to a special meeting to go over the cost of
preparing a comprehensive plan sometime in the future. No date was set.
Project # 46 Water rates
Information to the council that the water rate
increase of a minimum $12.00 for water and a minimum of $4.04 for sewer
was put into effect on the February 1st billing.
Project # 22 Clerks Conference
This year the Clerks conference will be held in St.
Cloud. The Clerk is asking for permission to attend the conference. It
will be from March 16th thru March 18th.
Motion by Timmerman seconded by Hagemann to approve
the Clerk attends the Clerks conference. All Ayes.
Project # 124 Sign
At the January meeting Howard Swenstad asked the
council to look into removing the 4 way stop signs at the intersection at
2nd Ave East and Main Street.
Council was to ask Chief Gilson and Superintendent
Reggie Redetzke for their input.
Mayor Astleford said he would talk with Redetzke, and
Chief Gilson. The council would like to check and see if there is an
ordinance on taking care of vegetation near the intersections.
Project # 69 Information to Council
The council received the information from Ehlers
advisor and Minnesota Power.
Mayor Astleford, Councilmember Nordstrom, and Reggie
Redetzke would like to be registered for the meeting in Melrose on the 17th.
Mayor Astleford stated that Osakis would qualify for
the Rural Water Subsidy because the average income of a family in Osakis
is $34,000 or less.
Mayor Astleford and Reggie Redetzke attended a
meeting with Bonestroo Williamson Engineers to look at our wastewater
problem.
Councilmember Timmerman would like the Deputy Clerk
to contact the county on what is needed to clear the title for Marys
Place and the cost for the Building.
Motion by Emerson seconded by Hagemann to adjourn the
meeting at 9:22pm. All Ayes
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Mayor Gary L.
Astleford Deputy Clerk Angela A.
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