Regular Meeting
Mt.LakeCity Council
Monday, June 7, 2010
6:30 p.m.
Members Present:Dean Janzen, Audi Nickel Ron Patrick,David Savage, Brian Schultz
Members Absent:None
Staff Present: Maryellen Suhrhoff, Muske, Muske & Suhrhoff, City
Attorney; Wendy Meyer, Administrator/Clerk; Joey Larson, Police Officer
Others Present:Soumphou Mychackavane, Charles Lehman
Call to Order
Mayor Janzen called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Adoption of Agenda and Consent Agenda
Motion by Nickel, seconded by Schultz, to add 6f. Building Permit Fixed FeeSurcharge to State of MNand 6g. Declare police car as surplus property and authorize sale. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Schultz, seconded by Nickel, to approve the consent agenda as amended and the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Bills: Checks # 11142 - 11204; Payroll #12921 -12954
May 17 Council minutes
May 13 Utility Commission minutes
Authorize signature of PIN 22. 413.0160 Satisfaction of Mortgage
Hire Ron Melson as Electric Superintendent effective May 21, 2010
Island View Campground
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Patrick to enter into a contract with Virgil and Joyce Rannow to serve as campground attendants for the 2010 season. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance Violations Appeals
City residents have received warning letters notifying them that they are in violation of Ordinance Section 11.04 Residential Off-Street Parking. The owners of the following properties had requested that the Council review their warning: 707 5th Ave., 1609 6th Ave., 1407 3rd Ave., 1311 Boxelder St., 5213rd Ave., 1701 3rd Ave.701 1st Ave., 723 10th St. and 920 Mt. Lake Rd. The owner of 404 8th St. appeared regarding a violation citation of Section 8.01, Subd. 2 Storage and Deposit of Refuse and a Section 11.04 warning letter.
Office Joey Larson reviewed the ordinance language with the Council and distributed pictures taken at 1701 3rd Ave., 1407 3rd Ave., 701 1st Ave. and 707 5th Ave.
Discussion was held on the citation and warning at 404 8th St. with the owner. The matter was tabled until the June 28 Council meeting. The owner will meet with the city administrator.
The owner of 1311 Boxelder asked to be allowed to store a car in violation of Section 11.04 until Sept. 1. The car in question belongs to her parents and will be sold. Motion by Savage, seconded by Nickel to not enforce Section 11.03 Subd. 8 Parking Hours, and allow the owner the option of leaving the car on the street until July 1. After discussion the motion and second were withdrawn. Motion by Schultz, seconded by Nickel to allow the car to sit on the lawn at 1311 Boxelder in violation of Section 11.04 until Sept. 1. Motion failed. Voting Aye: Schultz, voting Nay: Janzen, Nickel, Patrick, Savage. Motion by Patrick to deny the request and encourage the owner to display the car for sale on a property in the commercial district. Motion carried. Voting Aye: Janzen, Nickel, Patrick, Savage, voting Nay: Schultz.
The owner of 723 10th St. addressed the council. The Council determined that 707 5th Ave., 1407 3rd Ave., 521 3rd Ave., 1701 3rd Ave., 701 1st Ave. met the requirements of the ordinance but would be encouraged to remove weeds and improve the maintenance of the storage surface. The following properties did not meet the requirements of the Section 11.04,1609 6th Ave., 1311 Boxelder St., 723 10th St. and 920 Mt. Lake Rd. and will need to mitigate the problem.
The Council determined that Section 11.04 should be amended to allow surfacing materials in addition to those listed in the ordinance if approved by the Council.
Economic Development Authority
Motion by Patrick, seconded by Nickel, to adopt Resolution #16-10, authorizing the transfer, loan and repayment of up to $42,000.23 of EDA funds from Fund 608, Eight-Plex, to Fund 609, Mason Manor. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Savage to adopt Resolution #18-10 donating two Job Opportunity Building Zone (JOBZ) acres to the City of Stewart. Motion carried unanimously.
The Council was informed that Milk Specialties, Inc. has decided to construct their new facility north of the existing building located on Third Ave.
Transfer of The Laker Liquor License
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Patrick to approve the transfer of license from Brodar, LLC to Charles Wolle effective July 1 contingent on the completed paperwork being submitted in a timely fashion, proof of insurance, all fees paid and approval by the State of Minnesota. Motion carried unanimously.
Pow Wow Road Race
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Nickel contribute $300 to support the race. Motion carried unanimously.
Harder Family Advised Fund Gift
Motion by Savage, seconded by Patrick to adopt Resolution #17-10 accepting a grant from Steven and Judy Harder gifting $2,000 in support of the Tree Commission, and authorizing the signing of the grant agreement. Motion carried.
Trail Update
There continue to be problems with acceptable grades. The trail will likely not be hard surfaced in 2010.
Library Roof Replacement
The Library Board has interviewed three architectural firms and are recommending Brunton Architects. Motion by Nickel, seconded by Patrick to hire Brunton Architects at a cost of $7,310 for the design phase of the project. Motion carried unanimously.
Building Permit Surcharge
In the recently completed legislative session the $.50 surcharge to fixed fee permits (shingle and siding) currently assessed by the State of MN will increase to $5.00 for one year beginning July 1, 2010. By consensus the Council agreed not to add the $5.00 surcharge to City of Mt. Lake building permit fees at this time. The surcharge will be reviewed when the council considers 2011 rates and fees.
Police Car
The new police vehicle is now in service. The Police Dept. is requesting that the old car be declared surplus property and sold by bid. Discussion was held on keeping the old car. The matter was tabled until the June 28 meeting.
Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
Approved June 28, 2010.
ATTEST:
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Wendy Meyer, Administrator/Clerk