Osakis City Council

July 3, 2006

7:00 PM
 

Mayor Astleford called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM

Present: Astleford, Pederson, Emerson, Timmerman
Absent: Hagemann

The pledge of Allegiance was spoken.

Motion by Pederson and Seconded by Timmermann to add Margie Evan from Avon, ordinance change, Tim Nielsen & Quarterly Reports. All Ayes

Motion by Emerson, Seconded by Pederson to approve 6-5-06 and 6-28-06 minutes. All Ayes

Motion by Timmermann, Seconded by Pederson to approve bills in the amount of $224,278.87. Fire Department $3,930.52. All Ayes

Project #76: Police – Did not receive a monthly report. Chief Gilson was not in attendance.

Project #24: Liquor Store – Joe Ketelboeter was not in attendance.

Project #205: City Crew – Greg Thompson was in attendance. Had a calendar of work for the month and a statement of water & sewer pumped for the month. Timmerman and Emerson will meet with Greg on Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. to see how things are going.

Margie Evan: Mayor of Avon was in attendance to thank the city for the JOBZ acres so the business in their city could expand. It was much appreciated.

Project #380: TIF – Downtown

Traci Ryan and Bob Poluptic will be inspecting the downtown buildings in July. Poluptic’s fee for the inspecting is $500, this is above and beyond the $5,000 for the TIF report. Traci stated that any extra mileage or expenses are always above and beyond the TIF fee.

Dan Marthaler’s cost was $4,000.

City Clerk talk with Traci Ryan on the boundaries for TIF district and they would need to be approved before approving TIF.

What money would be put into this fund from the Osakis Ag. Property? Do the taxes we get now go into the fund, how is it broke out, and is it only on improvements?

Is the county and school money the only money in the district?

Project #249: Planning & Zoning

Jacobson went over the Planning & Zoning minutes for the June 15th meeting.

Clerk Jacobson read the ordinance.

Mayor Astleford swore in Tim Nielsen to the Planning and Zoning Board.

Jerry Olson asked about the sprinkler system for the Roach Property and Pederson stated this project would have to follow the state building and Fire Code. The Fire Code does state you must have a sprinkler system.

Motion by Emerson, seconded by Pederson to approve the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning and approve the ordinance for sump pumps and 30 foot side set back with corrections and waive the second reading. All Ayes.

Motion by Emerson, seconded by Timmerman to approve Tim Nielsen for the new Planning and Zoning member. All Ayes.

Resolution was presented by Emerson, seconded by Pederson to approve the 3 foot variance for Andy Braatz. All Ayes.

Project #60: Ordinance Change

Planning & Zoning recommended to the Council to change the ordinance on Corner lots to 30’ for the side and to have all new construction have a working sump pump. See Planning and Zoning Minutes project #249.

Project #71: Catholic Church Beer License

The Catholic Church is requesting a one day liquor license on July 9, 2006.

They would also like to request the closing of the alley by the church for this event, from Saturday, July 8th, 9:00 a.m. to Sunday July 9th, 7:00 p.m.

Motion by Emerson, Seconded by Timmermann to allow a 1 Day Liquor License on July 9th, 2006 and closing of the alley. All Ayes.

Project #5: East Side Pond

Council received an email from Julie from SRWD, stating they have extended our permit until June 15, 2007.

Project #312: Osakis Onward – Trail Grant

Osakis Onward did not receive the trail grant for 2006.
Council received the letter from the DNR.
Council received the June 8, 2006 minutes.

Project #370: Osakis Info. Center, Heritage Center and Control Board

What is the expectation of the city of Jan Moore to do? Should the city pay for those services?
Cost of the website and time spent on it? City needs – cost for someone to do it or time for the city to do.

Council received the June 20, 2006 minutes.
June 27, 2006 balance sheet, Profit and Loss, Budget vs. Actual

Project #233: Sauk River Watershed District

Council received Administrator’s Report for June 20, minutes from June 6, minutes from June 12, minutes from June 20, agenda for July 5 and the Administrator’s Report for July 5, 2006.

Project #377: Rainbow Rider

Councilmember Timmerman met with Jennesen and starting July 5 their will be a Rainbow Rider bus available in town. Tickets will be sold at City Hall, Community Memorial Home, and the driver will have tickets.

The tickets can be bought for $25.00 for an unlimited monthly pass, or a discounted pass for $18. This pass is good for 10 trips. One way trip will cost $2.00.

Project #343: Fireworks Lease of the Country Club

Council received a copy of the signed lease of the Country Club for the fireworks.

Motion by Emerson, seconded by Timmerman to approve the lease agreement of the Country Club to set of fireworks. All Ayes.

Project #325: Ordinance Book

Council received a letter from the League of Minnesota Cities regarding updating ordinance.

Get a quote from Karin Tank to update the ordinance book, policy, Planning and Zoning ordinance and from the League of Minnesota Cities.

Project #170: Osakis Chamber of Commerce

Attached are:
May 24, 2006 Meeting Minutes
June 15, 2006 Balance Sheet
Fiscal Year Profit and Loss Budget vs. Actual
June 21, 2006 Agenda
June 21, Meeting Minutes

Burning Ordinance: Adopt an ordinance to prohibit burning within 100 feet unless has enclosed fire of 3 feet in with or less. Have on August meeting.

Motion by Emerson, Seconded by Timmerman to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. All Ayes.

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Mayor – Gary L. Astleford                                       Deputy Clerk – Angela A. Jacobson