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Osakis City Council
Regular Meeting
February 6, 2006
7:00 PM
Mayor Astleford called the meeting to order at 7:00
PM
The pledge of Allegiance was spoken.
Present: Astleford, Pederson, Emerson, Timmerman,
Hagemann
Absent: None
Motion by Timmerman seconded Pederson to approve
agenda with additions, all ayes.
A motion by Timmerman seconded by Pederson to approve
the minutes of the January 2, 2006 and January 18, 2006 meeting minutes
all ayes.
A motion by Pederson seconded by Hagemann to approve
the bills in the amount of $369,823.10 for the city all ayes.
A motion by Emerson seconded by Hagemann to approve
the Fire Department list of bills in the amount of $2,549.00, all ayes.
Project # 76 – Police
Chief Gilson was not in attendance. The council
received the police report from December and January, with a letter of
life saving and a pin given to Officer Calvin Uhl for saving a life in
October.
Project # 24 – Liquor Store
Joe Ketelboeter was not in attendance
Project # 205 – City Crew
Greg Thompson was not in attendance.
Project # 74 – Fire Department
John Swenstad and Brian Helberg were in attendance.
The council received a letter from the Relief
Association asking to increase the benefits per year of service from
$2,300.00 per year to $2,350.00 per year.
They also received the Schedules I & II which need to
be approved.
A motion by Pederson seconded by Emerson to approve
the increase for the Relief Association from $2,300.00 to $2,350.00 and
the Schedule I & II, all ayes.
Project # 5 – East Side Pond
Tom Klemenhagen was in attendance with two different
sets of plans and an estimated amount what they will cost.
Mayor Astleford and Tom Klemenhagen are going to meet
with the SRWS to see what money they have available for a grant. SRWS has
not set up a date for a meeting yet.
The piping portion of the plan would fall into the
grant for Industrial Park Guidelines.
Council will have to take action in April to have
Jason apply for the grant money for Industrial Park.
Council members agree they liked the plan that had
the underground storm pipe.
Have on next months meeting.
Project # 130 – Docks on Public Property
Residents were not in attendance, postponed to next
months meeting.
Project # 249 – Planning & Zoning
The council received the minutes for the January
Planning and Zoning meeting.
The public hearing for Jackie Schultz has to have a
Conditional Use Permit for an apartment. Zoning changed from Industrial
to Commercial.
Motion by Astleford seconded by Emerson to grant the
Conditional Use Permit to construct a temporary living quarter for a
period not to exceed 3 years and change the property zoning from
Industrial to Commercial, all ayes.
Douglas Mick combining property at 2441 Lake St E.
Motion by Emerson seconded by Timmerman to approve
the permit contingent on the lots being combined together.
Motion by Emerson seconded by Hagemann to approve the
officers for Planning and Zoning as follows and to accept Kitty Grants
resignation letter with regrets, all ayes.
President Randy Anderson
Vice President Jerry Olson
Secretary Dirk Hagedon
Karin Tank said she will come to a Planning and
Zoning meeting and train the Committee on different situations for
$200.00. A Workshop for each member would cost $60.00 plus mileage.
Motion by Astleford seconded by Emerson to approve
Karin Tank to do the training for the Planning and Zoning members, all
ayes.
Project # 60 – Ordinance Changes
The council received a copy of the ordinance change
to pay the Planning and Zoning Committee.
First reading was held a motion by Emerson seconded
by Hagemann to waive the second reading and to approve the ordinance
change, all ayes.
Project # 370 – Osakis Information Center,
Heritage center and ******* Board
The council received an estimated cost for the
handicap bathrooms at the visitor center.
Mayor Astleford stated the increase rent money from
the gambling from OEDC has not been designated, and we would use this
money to pay for the handicap bathrooms.
Motion by Emerson seconded by Hagemann to approve
paying the $1,555.00 to put in the handicap bathroom and finish what is
needed. When put to a vote: Hagemann, Astleford, Pederson, and Emerson in
favor. Timmerman abstained.
Project # 55 – Osakis Economic Development
Corporation
The council received the OEDC pull-tab lease
application for the Liquor Store.
The council also received a resolution to renew the
OEDC gambling License.
The amount is the same as the last two years.
Motion by Pederson seconded by Hagemann to sign the
lease application for 6%, when put to a vote: Hageman, Emerson, Astleford,
and Pederson in favor. Timmerman opposed.
A Resolution was presented by Emerson seconded by
Timmerman to approve the OEDC gambling license renewal request. When put
to a vote the resolution passed unanimously.
Project # 102 – Economic Development Authority
The council needs to approve the 2006 EDA officers as
follows:
President John Peterka
Vice President David Zerr
Secretary/Treasurer Bonnie Schultz
Time & Location 4th Monday of
each month at 4:00pm at the City Hall.
Motion by Hagemann seconded by Pederson to approve
the officers for EDA, all ayes.
Project # 69 – Information to the Council
Council received from Xcel Energy a notice to
municipalities for authority to increase rates.
Project # 376 – Capitol Improvements Planning
Summary
Traci Ryan wants to set up the Special Meeting
regarding the Capitol Improvement Planning Summary for February 28th,
2006 at 6:30pm.
Motion by Emerson seconded by Hagemann to approve the
special meeting for the Capitol Improvement Planning Summary for February
28, 2006, 6:30pm, all ayes.
Project # 170 – Chamber of Commerce
The council received the minutes from their 1/18/06
meeting.
Project # 371 – Benches
The council received a letter from Osakis Onward
written to Mayor Astleford regarding benches.
The council also received a letter from Eric Jacobson
(owner of Eric Jacobson Enterprises).
Eric Jacobson was in attendance and answered any
question asked by the council.
The council decided not to change their vote.
Project # 110 – Gambling License
The Minnesota Waterfowl Association, Woodies Chapter,
previously Ducks Unlimited requests a one day gambling license and waive
the waiting period. The date of their event is March 31, 2006 at the
local VFW.
Motion by Timmerman seconded by Hagemann to approve
the one day gambling license and waive the waiting period for March 31,
2006 at the VFW. When put to a vote: Hagemann, Pederson, Emerson, and
Timmerman in favor and Astleford abstained.
Project # - Police Officer part time
A Resolution was presented by Emerson seconded by
Timmerman to acknowledge Officer Penner works Part-time for the City of
Osakis.
Project # - Osakis Onward DNR Trail grant
A Resolution was presented by Emerson seconded by
Hagemann to support Osakis Onward for Beautification of the Central Lakes
Trail.
Project # 233 – Sauk River Watershed District
The council received the following:
Administrators Report for 2/7/06
Draft Agenda 2/7/06
Draft Minutes of 1/17/06
New Release
Mrs. Edenloff was in attendance and asked what is
needed to change Lake Street into Harry Blacks Scenic Drive, from Harry
Blacks house to the end of city limits. Mayor Astleford said he would
talk with the city clerk.
Mrs. Edenloff also stated the Elsworth is willing to
help financially with the Visitor Center bathroom and the Heritage Center
closing. Elsworth will get in contact with John Timmerman.
Mayor Astleford stated Chief Mark Gilson is working
on taking care of the vehicles parked on the grass in residents yards.
Motion by Emerson seconded by Hagemann to adjourn
meeting at 8:45pm.
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Mayor – Gary L.
Astleford Deputy Clerk – Angela A.
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