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Osakis City Council
Regular Meeting
June 6, 2005
7:00 PM
Mayor Astleford called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM
The pledge of Allegiance was spoken.
Present: Hagemann, Astleford, Emerson, Timmerman, Nordstrom
Absent: None
A motion by Nordstrom seconded by Timmerman to approve the May 2, 2005 meeting minutes, All Ayes Hagemann Absent
A motion by Emerson seconded by Timmerman to approve the bills in the amount of $153,517.38 for the city and $12,043.61 for the Fire Department, All Ayes
Project # 76 Police
The council received the Monthly police report for May and the Citizen Perception of Crime in Osakis Survey Report for 2005
Project # 24 Liquor Store
Joe Ketelboeter was not in attendance.
Project # 205 City Crew
Reggie Redetzke was not in attendance.
Project # 170 Chamber
The Osakis Chamber of Commerce is requesting to have a 1 day sidewalk sale on Saturday June 25th, 2005.
All chamber members are able to participate in the sidewalk sale.
Motion by Timmerman seconded by Hagemann to approve the sidewalk sale for 1 day on June 25, 2005, All Ayes.
Project # 102 EDA
The council received the minutes from the EDA meeting. George Bender is asking for $30,000.00 tax abatement for 10 years maximum.
Bender stated the taxes on the property now to what they will be if he builds the building will be made up in one years taxes after the abatement period.
Traci Ryan did the Tax Abatement Agreement.
Councilmember Timmerman stated that one of the Business subsidy criteria is to provide a service not offered in the community. Bender stated he was told that was a non issue because he was able to build his hotel when there was already one in town.
City Hall received a fax form Keith Albertson that the building would have an estimated market value in excess of $150,000.00. Emerson read the letter from Traci Ryan.
Motion by Timmerman seconded by Hagemann to accept the recommendation from EDA to proceed with the tax abatement, all ayes
Motion by Emerson seconded by Hagemann to hold a public hearing on tax abatement for George Bender on July 5th 2005, the next regular council meeting, all ayes
Project # 249 Planning & Zoning
George Bender was in attendance and stated he had his plot plan and a letter form SRWS stating he did not need any permits from them. Bender stated when he asked why his permit was denied he was not given any reason. Bender was told to have the SWPPP and the commercial application filled out for the next Planning and Zoning Meeting.
Height Restriction ordinance was read three times as follows:
Height Regulations All structures in the Residential District shall be limited to two stories plus roof or 30 feet in height above ground level to the highest peek unless approved by the city Planning & Zoning Commission.
Motion by Timmerman seconded by Nordstrom to approve the height restriction ordinance and to wave the second reading, all ayes
Motion by Emerson seconded by Hagemann to approve the Planning and Zoning recommendation, all ayes.
Mayor Astleford stated he would like to have the council think about paying the Planning & Zoning members $25.00 a meeting, because they have to know a lot of things to be on the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Mayor Astleford would like a letter sent to Jon Backes stating we accept his resignation from the Planning & Zoning with regrets and he will be missed. The city appreciated the time and work spent on the Planning & Zoning Board.
Motion by Hagemann seconded by Emerson to accept Jon Backes resignation letter from the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Project # 5 East Side Pond
Klemenhagen was in attendance to ask the council if they would like to proceed with the project.
Resolution is needed to call for plans and specs for the next council meeting which will be on July 5th, 2005.
Klemenhagen talked with Julie Klocker (SRWS) and she brought up that the State would like to have the East and West side ponds on separate permits. The consensus of the council was to leave both permits on the same application.
Klemenhagen stated they have received information on a grant from DEED and qualifying projects can get 50% project grant.
Motion by Astleford seconded by Emerson to have Jason Murray write a grant application for the city on the East Pond and Industrial Park, All Ayes.
Project # 364 Trende Daus Survey
Trende was in attendance at the May 2, 2005 meeting to inform the council that Daus surveyed his lot and has 66 however, at that point Trende lost 3.5. They wanted the city to be aware of not enough feet in a 3 block area on the North side of Lake Street.
Trende and Daus were in attendance and stated that 4 feet is missing between their lots. Instead of 132 it is 128 for the two lots.
City will notify all parties about a meeting for surveying the lots and have Nyberg there to explain the situation.
Astleford will talk with the city clerk about setting up a time for the meeting.
Project # 362 New Development
Tom Klemenhagen and Dan Klukken were in attendance regarding the new development.
The city has a subdivision ******* ordinance for developments within ½ mile of the city limits. Klemenhagen has a copy.
Klukken wants to do a project that is much smaller and slower than Walsh. Klemenhagen suggested the city have a SAC charge.
This development would be a PUD. Astleford stated he does not want to see a substandard road put in that just does not look good would like to see the city maintain.
Klemenhagen asked the council if they could proceed with the project with the assumption of annexation and city sewer, the council agreed. However the council did state they wanted the infiltration taken care of and our capacity increased.
Annexation process township agrees to give up land then the state will look at, which takes about 6 months. If the township does not agree it will take much longer.
Project # 168 Country Club
Klemenhagen will be in attendance regarding the development of the Osakis Country Club.
Country Club votes on Saturday 6-11-05.
City did state they would be able to commit 20 -30 units for the Country Club expansion in December of 2004.
Project # 130 Public Property
The council received a letter and recommendation from the League on Public Property which residents put docks on.
The council also received a copy of the letter mailed to the city attorney and his response.
The council would like to know what property is involved with having docks on public property at the next council meeting.
Motion by Nordstrom seconded by Timmerman to proceed with the League of Minnesota Cities recommendation for a barrier on the top of the bank at the park and Private docks on public property, All Ayes
Recommendations are as follows.
Motion by Nordstrom seconded by Timmerman to require $1,000,000.00 liability insurance for docks on city property, all ayes
Would like to revisit this issue at the July Council Meeting
Project # 143 Cable TV
The council received letters from Charter Communications regarding channels adding and moving, also the annual notice that charter communication will be sending all customers.
Put on agenda for July Council Meeting.
Project # 233 Sauk River Watershed District
The council received the draft minutes of the 5/3/05, meeting and Agenda for 5/17/05 meeting, and the 5/17/05 meeting minutes, and Agenda for 6/7/05.
Project # 69 Information to Council
The council received the flyer from Minnesota Power.
Project # 365 Vacate Nestor East of 8th Avenue East
Mayor received a letter from Johnston Law Office on behalf of Schoeck and Hartmann/Plat of J.C. Stones Addition.
Both parties are requesting the City to Vacate Nestor Street.
The council received the survey showing the area to be vacated.
The council received the letter the clerk received from Dolans Office Advising the Mayor to sign the notice of acknowledgment.
Project # 39 Comprehensive Plan
The council received the agenda and Chapter 3 that the Commission will be discussing on their June 8th, 2005 meeting. Also note that there is a change in the Community Public Hearing on July 6th.
Project # 321 Visitor Center
The council received a letter from Tom Klecker. We need a resolution in order to sell the property.
A Resolution was presented by Emerson seconded by Timmerman to approve the selling of the Visitor Center. When put to a vote the resolution passed unanimously.
Mayor Astleford would like to see the sale of the Visitor Center pay for the surveying, lawyer fees, and any other expenses and then pay off the $15,000.00 borrowed from West Central Initiative and use the rest of the money to pay off the visitor center. What money is left the city would keep.
Ideas for the ******* board, if we pay for the visitor center the city owns the building and we would lease the building for a nominal charge. And if the visitor center is not making it they will have to trim fees, and cuts to make ends meet and if they have done that and still cant make it then the city would look at helping.
Motion by Timmerman seconded by Nordstrom to use the money for the sale fees, then pay off the $15,000.00 from West Central initiative, and pay off the buildings current debt, and to implement a lease for $1.00 a year with an option to revisit the lease on a monthly basis. When put to a vote in favor Astleford, Timmerman, Hagemann, Nordstrom. Opposed Emerson
Motion to accept Dan Sheas resignation with regrets by Timmerman seconded by Nordstrom, All Ayes
Motion by Hagemann seconded by Emerson to adjourn meeting at 9:45pm, All Ayes
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Mayor Gary L. Astleford Deputy Clerk Angela A. Jacobson
