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Osakis City Council
Regular Meeting
November 5, 2007
7:00 PM
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Present: Pederson, Hagemann, Astleford, Tholen, Emerson
Absent: None
Mayor Gary Astleford called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm
The pledge of Allegiance was spoken.
Motion by Pederson, seconded by Hagemann to approve the agenda with the
addition of the Copperfields Development. All Ayes.
Motion by Hagemann, seconded by Tholen to approve the consent items
including Project Numbers 102, 170, 233, 370, City bills in the amount
of $130,007.41 and the Fire Department bills in the amount of $817.49
for September and $5,165.74 for October. All Ayes.
Project #130: Docks on Public Property, Vacating K Street
Motion by Emerson, seconded by Tholen to suspend the regular meeting and
open the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. All Ayes.
Jim Snyder was in attendance. The owners are asking for the same items
as the last time.
The DNR does not have any objection to the vacating of K Street as is
stated in their letter.
Motion by Pederson, seconded by Tholen to close the public hearing and
reopen the regular meeting at 7:09 p.m. All Ayes.
A Resolution was presented by Hagemann, seconded by Emerson to approve
vacating K Street and to leave 50’ right-a-way for the road. When put to
a vote the Resolution passed unanimously.
Project #143: Cable TV
The purpose of the public hearing is to consider applications for cable
franchise in the City of Osakis.
The City received a 5% franchise fee from Charter Communications. This
amounts to $9,000 to $10,000 annually.
Motion by Tholen, seconded by Emerson to suspend the regular meeting and
open the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. All Ayes.
Council received a letter from Charter Communications.
David Pratt was in attendance representing Arvig Communications Systems.
He stated information regarding the process of putting in the fiber
optics.
Motion by Hagemann, seconded by Emerson to close the public hearing at
7:20 p.m. All Ayes.
Motion by Pederson, seconded by Hagemann to open the regular meeting.
All Ayes.
Motion by Emerson, seconded by Pederson to accept the application from
Arvig Communications Systems for cable franchise and to enter into
negotiations. All Ayes.
Project #76: Police
Chief Gilson was in attendance. Council received the police report for
October.
Chief Gilson will not be in attendance for the December meeting.
Council received the Police Officers Union Contract at their October
meeting.
Motion by Emerson, seconded by Tholen to approve the Police Union
Contract for 2007.
Project #205: City Crew
Ron Kleinschmidt was in attendance. Council received the Public Works
report for the month of October.
Council also received sample ordinances for trailer parking.
Project #24: Liquor Store
Joe Ketelboeter was in attendance. He stated to the Council that with
the no smoking ban he would like to do some cleaning and remodeling to
the Liquor Store.
Council is requesting an estimate for the remodeling.
Joe reported that sales are up in October as compared to last year even
with the smoking ban.
Joe also reported that the 2:00 a.m. closing is going well and making a
profit.
Joe has asked the Council to carry over 80 hours of vacation to the next
year. His anniversary date is in November and he receives 23 days more.
He would be taking 3 weeks of vacation in February.
Motion by Emerson, seconded by Tholen to approve 80 hours of vacation to
carry over to the next year. All Ayes.
Project #33: Hendricks Homes Inc.
Jerry Hendricks’ survey bill for replacing irons for his addition is
$930.00 and he is asking the City to pay for half of the bill, or
$465.00.
Jerry has not made any payment to the City for the hookup charges for
the homes that are built. The total bill is $4,200.00
Motion by Emerson, seconded by Tholen to approve the payment of $465.00
off of the $4,200.00 bill for hookup charges for the homes he built. All
Ayes.
Project #147: First Avenue East
Public Hearing for the First Avenue East project was held Monday,
October 29, 2007.
After hearing comments from the audience, the Council made the following
decision.
A Resolution was presented by Pederson, seconded by Tholen to approve
ordering improvements and prepare plan specifications for improvements
to the North end of First Avenue East. When put to a vote the Resolution
passed unanimously.
A Resolution was presented by Pederson, seconded by Hagemann to approve
ordering improvements and prepare plan specifications for improvements
to the South end of First Avenue East. When put to a vote the Resolution
passed unanimously.
Project #43: Board of Review
Council received a letter from Keith Albertsen regarding training for
the Board of Appeal and Equilization.
Project #97: Delinquent Bills
Council received a copy of the delinquent bills for Todd Councty.
Motion by Emerson, seconded by Tholen to approve the Todd County
delinquent bills to be put on taxes. All Ayes.
Project #174: Overtime Report
Council received the Overtime Report for October.
Project #249: Planning and Zoning
Council received the Planning and Zoning minutes from their October 30,
2007, meeting.
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the new Zoning Ordinance at
their October 30, 2007, meeting.
A Resolution was presented by Pederson, seconded by Hagemann to approve
the new Zoning Ordinance that was reviewed and passed at the October 30,
2007. public hearing. All Ayes.
Motion by Emerson, seconded by Tholen to deny the building permit for
Michael Helberg for the reason of the size of the building on a
residential lot and until more information can be obtained. All Ayes.
Project #280: USDA
Council received a letter from Ken Weber from Landteam regarding an
update on the USDA Grant Application.
Project #5: East Side Pond/Industrial Park Improvements
The City is purchasing 50’ of Jerry and Joanne Olson’s land where the
ditch is now. They wanted to plant trees on the land adjacent to the
City’s purchased land.
Tom Klemenhagen stated he will take care of the stakes for the property.
Jerry and Joanne Olson would like this surveyed.
Council received a letter from our attorney dated October 30, 2007,
regarding the purchase of the property from Jerry and Joanne Olson.
Jim Tholen will review with Angela and make recommendations to the
attorney.
A Resolution was presented by Emerson, seconded by Pederson to approve a
public hearing for final assessments for the Industrial Park project on
Monday, November 26, 2007, at 7:00 p.m., at City Hall. When put to a
vote the Resolution passed unanimously.
Project #321: Visitors and Heritage Center
Council received Jan Moore’s report on salary, job description and labor
study.
Council also received the Budget for 2007, which shows the building
expenses for the year, totaling $4,840.00.
The Control Board is continuing to look for ways to cut expenses. They
have cut hours during the winter months.
The Control Board and the Visitors and Heritage Center would appreciate
any considerations for the operational cost of the building and would
approve any stipulations the Council would like to impose.
Bruce Pederson presented a Resolution.
A Resolution was presented by Pederson, seconded by Emerson to approve
to not renew the lease for the Control Board and the City will pay
utilities (including: maintenance, water/garbage, heat, electricity, and
insurance) for the building. When put to a vote: For: Pederson, Hagemann,
Emerson, Tholen. Abstain: Astleford
Project #325: Ordinance Book
Each Council member received a copy of the new Ordinance Book. The
Council is asked to review and make notes of any changes. If no changes
are needed, the approval of the Ordinance Book will be on the December
agenda.
Motion by Emerson, seconded by Tholen to adjourn meeting at 9:45 p.m.
All Ayes
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Mayor - Gary L. Astleford City Clerk – Angela A. Jacobson
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