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Osakis City Council
Regular Meeting
September 4, 2007
7:00 PM
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September 4, 2007 Meeting PDF
Present: Tholen, Hagemann, Pederson, Astleford
Absent: Emerson
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 as
presented with the addition of project numbers 192, 69 and 392. All
Ayes. Absent: Emerson
Motion by Tholen, seconded by Hagemann to approve August 6, 2007, August
15, 2007 and August 28, 2007 meeting minutes. All Ayes. Absent: Emerson
Motion by Pederson, seconded by Hagemann to approve the City bills in
the amount of $453,571.11 and Fire Department bills in the amount of
$1,098.23. All Ayes. Absent: Emerson
Project #76: Police
Chief Mark Gilson was in attendance. Council received Police Report
for the month of August. Chief Gilson reported that a 800 megahertz
radio will be needed in the next two years. The existing radios will not
work after that time. The state may fund some of the cost. Also note
that the burglaries and thefts on the Police Report have been solved.
Project #24: Liquor Store
Joe Ketelboeter was not in attendance. No report was presented.
Project #205: City Crew
Ron Kleinschmidt was in attendance. Council received the Public Works
Report for the month of August.
5.6 million gallons of water were treated. The ponds received 4.5
million gallons.
The hydrants at 1st Ave E & Main St E and the hydrant at 8th Ave W & Oak
St W were replaced.
The cleaning of the salt brine tank was completed.
Mid Con completed asphalt patches and the potholes were filled.
The crosswalks in the school areas were painted.
Everett Anderson was in attendance. Asked the council and Ron about the
water runoff into his driveway at 503 Main Street West. Ron will find
out about the storm sewer and get back to the council. He also asked
about having the road blacktopped by his residence. Council told him
that they would take action when they receive a petition stating that
the other owners on the street want the road blacktopped, curb and
gutter.
Project #143: Cable TV
Joel Smith from Arvig Communication System was in attendance to discuss
setting up a franchise agreement for cable TV in Osakis.
A notice will need to be published in the paper for the intent to seek a
franchise for two weeks.
City is requesting information on financial, structural, and
organizational items. After reviewing these items there will be a Public
Hearing.
Changes can be made if desired to the agreement that Charter
Communications has with the city.
Motion by Tholen, seconded by Pederson to approve the request of the
franchise agreement from Arvig Communications. All Ayes. Absent: Emerson
Project #249: Planning and Zoning Commission
Council received the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes from
the August 16, 2007 meeting.
Floyd Kruse was in attendance. He discussed his variance that was denied
at the August 6, 2007 council meeting.
Motion by Pederson, seconded by Hagemann to approve the building permit
and variance of 21 feet. When put to a vote For: Pederson, Hagemann,
Astleford Against: Tholen Absent: Emerson
Clerk will check with Dan Marthaler if the fill needs to be completed
before the building construction can begin. Planning and Zoning minutes
stated that the fill needed to be done before construction.
Motion by Pederson, seconded by Tholen to approve the meeting minutes
from August 16, 2007. All Ayes. Absent: Emerson
Project #60: Ordinance Change
Council received the proposed Ordinance changes.
Change #71 - Liquor and Beer 2:00 a.m. closing
Change #72 - Liquor and Beer 2:00 a.m. closing
Change #73 - Water and Sewer 160 PSI Line
Change #74 - Trailer
Each ordinance was read outloud.
Motion by Pederson, seconded by Hagemann to waive the second reading and
to approve change #71 - Liquor and Beer 2:00 a.m. closing. All Ayes.
Absent: Emerson
Motion by Pederson, seconded by Hagemann to waive the second reading and
to approve change #72 - Liquor and Beer 2:00 a.m. closing. All Ayes.
Absent: Emerson
Motion by Pederson, seconded by Hagemann to waive the second reading and
to approve change #73 - Water and Sewer 160 PSI Line. All Ayes. Absent:
Emerson
Motion by Pederson, seconded by Hagemann to waive the second reading and
to approve change #74 - Trailer Parking. All Ayes Absent: Emerson
Motion by Pederson, seconded by Tholen to approve the water and sewer
permit application changes. All Ayes Absent: Emerson
Project #84: Budget - Setting a Proposed Tax Levy
Council received the final budget for 2008 to be certified to the
county by September 15, 2007.
Motion by Tholen, seconded by Hagemann to approve to certify the county
with a $344,500 levy for 2008 which is a 10% increase. All Ayes. Absent:
Emerson
Project #130: Docks on Public Property - Vacating K Street
A letter was sent tot the DNR Commissioner on August 10, 2007. He will
have 60 days to respond to the request of the vacate. There will be a
public hearing on November 5, 2007 to vacate K Street and go over the
input from the DNR.
Project #174: Overtime Report
Council received the August Overtime Report.
Council was glad to see comp time being used for days off.
Project #310: Blacks Resort Blocking Lake Street
Black's Resort is asking permission to block Lake Street on Saturday,
September 29, 2007. The road will be blocked from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
for the removal of docks.
Motion by Astleford, seconded by Hagemann to block Lake Street on
September 29, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All Ayes. Absent: Emerson
Project #382: Union Contract
Police Union negotiations will be on September 12, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
Council received a copy of the contract proposal.
A letter was received from Chief Gilson informing the council about his
concerns regarding the contract proposals.
Project #394: Lakes Area Charter School
Clerk attended the first meeting with the Charter School Board
Directors regarding the location of a new charter school.
Council received a drawing of the site property that they are looking at
to purchase. This property is a portion of Roger Akervik's property that
is beside Chub Hensley's Trucking property on Hwy 27.
The Charter School Board Directors want to ask the council about the
purchase of a Revenue Bond in the city's name. The council is asking
about the Revenue Bond obligation and why it is beneficial to go through
the city.
Project #102: Economic Development Authority
Council received the minutes form the July 23, 2007 meeting.
The EDA discussed putting information in the paper from individuals that
have property for sale, rent or lease, and contacting the city to put
their information on the community profile site.
The EDA budget will be sent to OEDC for their budget.
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the Industrial Park project. It
will be published in the paper and the improvements, along with photos
of the Industrial Park, will be put on the Community profile website.
Project #233: Sauk River Watershed District
Council received a list of water quality improvements that Bob Loften
gave to Bruce Pederson for cleaning up the lake.
Council gave a few items to add to the list. I & I Study.
Council received August 7, 2007 meeting minutes.
Project #170: Osakis Chamber of Commerce
Council received:
Balance sheet from August 9, 2007
Fiscal Year Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual
Agenda from August 15, 2007
Meeting minutes from August 15, 2007
Project #312: Osakis Onward
Council received August 9, 2007 meeting minutes.
Project #147: First Avenue East
Brian Hiles was in attendance. Council received the cost estimates for
the First Avenue East project. It is divided into two projects. One
being the south end of the Industrial Park to Hwy 127 and the north end
form the Industrial park to Hwy 27. The county will pay for the base and
blacktop.
A Resolution was presented by Pederson, seconded by Hagemann to call for
the feasibility study on First Avenue East from Hwy 27 to Hwy 127. When
put to a vote the resolution passed unanimously. Absent: Emerson
Project #192: Truth in Taxation
The 2008 City Certified Proposed Levy will need to be sent to the
County Auditor by September 15, 2007.
Last year the city certified $131,200 and this year the city is
certifying $344,500.
A Truth in Taxation meeting will be set for December 3, 2007 and a
continuation meeting on December 11, 2007.
Motion by Astleford, seconded by Tholen to certify the city levy of
$344,500 to the County Auditor by September 15, 2007. All Ayes. Absent:
Emerson
Motion by Tholen, seconded by Pederson to set up a public hearing for
Truth in Taxation for December 3, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. and a continuation
meeting on December 11, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. All Ayes. Absent: Emerson
Project #69: Information to the Council
Council received a letter the city received regarding the electric
growth in our area. There are workshops that the council can attend.
Project #392: Union Retiree
Council received a letter that our attorney Tom Klecker sent to Steve
Drummond regarding Jan Flolid's health insurance.
Motion by Astleford, seconded by Tholen to close the regular meeting and
open a closed meeting to discuss personnel. All Ayes. Absent: Emerson
______________________ ____________________________
Mayor - Gary L. Astleford City Clerk - Angela A. Jacobson
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