April 15, 2019 City Council Minutes
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of International Falls, Minnesota was held in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building on the 15th day of April, 2019 at the hour of 4:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilors Buller, Ditsch, Droba, Krause, and Mayor Anderson.
MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
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APPROVED agenda with additions |
MOTION by Councilor Buller to approve the agenda with additions as presented:
Motion seconded by Councilor Krause and carried unanimously. |
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APPROVED minutes of the April 1, 2019 regular City Council meeting |
MOTION by Councilor Ditsch to approve minutes of the regular City Council meeting of April 1, 2019. Motion seconded by Councilor Buller and carried unanimously. |
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APPROVED minutes of the April 1, 2019 Committee-of-the-Whole meeting |
MOTION by Councilor Krause to approve minutes of the Committee-of-the-Whole meeting of April 1, 2019. Motion seconded by Councilor Buller and carried unanimously. |
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ADOPTED Resolution No. 22-19 approving transfers, payment of claims, and accounts payable |
MOTION by Councilor Ditsch to adopt Resolution No. 22-19 approving transfers, payment of claims and accounts payable for the second monthly City Council meeting. Motion seconded by Councilor Krause and carried unanimously. |
CLAIMS
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A Plus Pest Management LLC |
Pest Cntrl-Band Shell/VNP/Muni Bldg |
385.00 |
65855 |
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AmeriPride Services |
Cleaning Service |
988.95 |
65856 |
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Applied Concepts Inc. |
Supplies – Police |
112.00 |
65857 |
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Badiuk Equipment Inc. |
Generator Parts |
12.74 |
65858 |
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Baycom Inc. |
Equipment – Squad Cars |
1,405.00 |
65859 |
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Border Boxes |
Shipping – Wtr Plnt/Gar/Amb/Wtr |
188.05 |
65860 |
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Bound Tree Medical LLC |
Ambulance Supplies |
1,676.57 |
65861 |
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Bowman Construction Co |
Crusher Fines/3/4″ Minus |
15,890.00 |
65862 |
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Bremer Cardmember Service |
Amb-Lic/Trav/MR/Sup Pol-Trav/Lic |
2,437.35 |
65863 |
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Brian Youso |
Police Benefit |
150.00 |
65864 |
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Cenex Voyaguer Fleet |
Gas-Grnds/Pol/Str/Amb/Wtr Plnt/Bldg |
3,767.58 |
65865 |
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City of Int’l Falls – Fund 101 |
Water/Sewer Admin Expenses |
9,951.67 |
65866 |
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City of Int’l Falls – Fund 401 |
Water/Sewer Admin Expenses |
66,666.66 |
65867 |
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City of Int’l Falls – Fund 403 |
Water/Sewer Admin Expenses |
25,760.42 |
65868 |
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City of Ranier |
Water – City Beach |
11.00 |
65869 |
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Clarey’s Safety Equip Inc. |
Chem Assessment Team – Equipment |
91.13 |
65870 |
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Core & Main |
Sensus Analytic Training |
2,150.00 |
65871 |
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Department of Human Services |
2019 Ambulance Supplement Payment |
26,618.50 |
65872 |
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E Kooch Sanitary Sewer Dist. |
City Beach/Water Plant |
189.00 |
65873 |
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Earl F Andersen |
Traffic Cones – Calen/No Loiter signs |
4,434.57 |
65874 |
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Electric Pump Inc. |
Sanitary Sewer |
399.35 |
65875 |
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Forestland Sales & Service |
Gas – Water Plant/Water Dept. |
107.26 |
65876 |
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Friend’s Garbage Service LLC |
Monthly Garbage Service |
1,786.59 |
65877 |
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Frontier |
Monthly Telephone Service |
2,482.82 |
65878 |
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Galls, An Aramark Co., LLC |
Cloth-Mortenson/Mannausau/Myers |
376.05 |
65879 |
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Gopher State One-Call |
Monthly Billing |
55.35 |
65880 |
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HACH Company |
Chemicals |
978.71 |
65881 |
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Hawkins Inc. |
Chemicals |
2,364.01 |
65882 |
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Helen Duvos |
Refund – Wrong Vendor |
82.00 |
65883 |
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Hibbing Community College |
Training – Fire Dept. |
1,000.00 |
65884 |
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Image Trend Inc. |
Image Trend EMS/Rescue Support |
4,120.00 |
65885 |
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Innovative Office Solutions LLC |
Supplies – Admin/Str/Bldgs/Fire |
501.61 |
65886 |
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J. N. Johnson Fire & Safety |
Inspections – Fire |
458.85 |
65887 |
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Justin Franz |
Travel Expense |
53.24 |
65888 |
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K & K Meyers Inc. |
Door Repairs – Kerry Park |
1,119.58 |
65889 |
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Karine Sarkisyan |
Overpayment Refund |
171.80 |
65890 |
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Kenneth R Anderson |
Senate/House Tax Comm/Bldg Off Con |
1,083.28 |
65891 |
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Koerter’s Amoco |
Gas – Str/Gar/Str Light/Wtr/Sew |
1,257.90 |
65892 |
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Kooch County Auditor/Treasurer |
LEC Qrtly Lease/Spec Assess Adm Fee |
18,897.00 |
65893 |
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Lake of The Wood County |
1st Half Property Tax – Miggins Prop. |
217.00 |
65894 |
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Lakes Gas Co – B053 |
Bulk LP – LEC Range |
63.06 |
65895 |
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Lawson Products Inc. |
Supplies/Tools – Street Lighting |
678.77 |
65896 |
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League of Minnesota Cities |
MN Cities Directory |
116.40 |
65897 |
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Madden Galanter Hansen LLP |
Legal Services |
4,806.00 |
65898 |
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Mannco Trucking Inc. |
Parts – Unit 151/Unit 123 |
2,523.82 |
65899 |
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MedicareBlue Rx |
Health Insurance Premiums |
1,883.00 |
65900 |
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Menards International Falls |
Sup/Tools-Wtr Plnt/Str/Wtr/Amb/Gar |
389.63 |
65901 |
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Mesabi Bituminous Inc. |
Cold Mix |
4,066.00 |
65902 |
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Meyers Glass |
Door Repair – Zamboni Door |
2,360.00 |
65903 |
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Michael Musich |
Police Benefit |
150.00 |
65904 |
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Mid – States Equipment Inc. |
Maint Repair – Street |
54.95 |
65905 |
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Minnesota Energy Resources |
Utilities |
9,355.02 |
65906 |
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Minnesota Industries |
Sup/Safety Equip-Water Dept/Grounds |
392.90 |
65907 |
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Minnesota Power |
Repl 5 Opt 2 W Led St Lights |
600.00 |
65908 |
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Minnesota Safety Council |
Membership Dues |
565.00 |
65909 |
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MN Dept. of Labor & Industry |
Elevator ID #01885 |
100.00 |
65910 |
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N Kooch Area Sanitary District |
Effluent/Backwash/Surcharge |
112,664.33 |
65911 |
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NAPA Falls Supply |
Sup/Parts/Lub – Wtr/Fire/Gar |
281.28 |
65912 |
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NLEAC |
Annual Membership Dues |
75.00 |
65913 |
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Northern Lumber & Hardware |
Tools/Sup/Bldg Maint-Fire/Str/Wtr/Gar |
408.44 |
65914 |
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Occupational Development Center |
Shredding Service – Fire |
26.50 |
65915 |
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O’Reilly Automotive Inc. |
Tls/Prts/Lub/Sup-Gar/Wtr/Fire/Str/Amb |
1,988.82 |
65916 |
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Pelland Welding, Inc. |
Maint – Water/Street |
99.30 |
65917 |
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Praxair Distribution Inc. |
Acetylene – St Garage/Oxygen – Amb |
722.62 |
65918 |
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Premier Specialty Vehicles |
2016 Ford Type III Ambulance – Parts |
195.75 |
65919 |
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Rainy Lake Medical Center |
Medical Supplies |
450.85 |
65920 |
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Range Paper Corp |
Cleaning Supplies – Str/VNP/Grnds |
1,132.86 |
65921 |
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Robert Anderson |
Senate Tax Comm. Presentation |
561.86 |
65922 |
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Roche’s Towing |
Lift Rental |
950.00 |
65923 |
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Skubic Bros. International |
Maint – Unit 124 |
14.00 |
65924 |
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Small Town Tech Inc. |
Yrly Fire Alrm VNP Hdqtrs/Maint Bldg |
540.00 |
65925 |
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St Louis County Auditor |
Shield Charges |
950.00 |
65926 |
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Streicher’s Inc |
Ball Vest-J Mastin/Squad Car First Aid |
838.00 |
65927 |
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Super One Foods |
Supplies – Street |
20.41 |
65928 |
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Tanner Bombenger |
CALS Training |
515.64 |
65929 |
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Taylor’s Plumbing & Htg LLC |
Bldg Maint – City Garage |
653.66 |
65930 |
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TC Lighting Supplies & Recycle |
Recycling |
77.84 |
65931 |
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Terry Christie |
Police Benefit |
150.00 |
65932 |
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Terry Wood |
Police Benefit |
150.00 |
65933 |
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The Journal |
Summer Empl/Sound Sys-Agenda/Min |
2,673.53 |
65934 |
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Viking Electric Supply Inc. |
VNP Maint/Sup – Fire/St Light |
246.34 |
65935 |
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Volunteer Firefighters |
New Firefighters Ins Coverage |
33.00 |
65936 |
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Widseth Smith Nolting |
PI Sew/Wtr-Demo-MSA 14th Ave/Gen |
31,424.75 |
65937 |
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Willi Kostiuk |
Police Benefit |
150.00 |
65938 |
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WMG Lyfjaberg LLC |
Medical Director |
300.00 |
65939 |
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Wright Interiors LLC |
VNP – Window Treatment |
179.00 |
65940 |
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Xerox Corporation |
Maint Agreement – Fire Dept/Admin |
187.45 |
65941 |
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The following checks were issued under blanket authorization: |
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AFLAC |
Supplemental Insurance |
218.61 |
100137 |
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AllState – American Heritage |
Supplemental Insurance |
9.64 |
100138 |
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Bremer Bank NA |
Federal Withholding |
35,791.25 |
100139 |
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I.U.O.E. Local Central Pension Fund |
Retirement |
3,119.52 |
100140 |
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City of Int’l Falls |
HRA – Police/Fire |
546.00 |
100141 |
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City of Int’l Falls |
Health Insurance – 49ers |
304.00 |
100142 |
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Grant DeBenedet, Sec/Treas |
C.O.P.S. |
120.00 |
100143 |
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IAMAW District W33 |
Union Dues |
1,635.00 |
100144 |
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IF Fire Dept. Relief |
Volunteer Firemen Dues |
420.00 |
100145 |
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Intl Falls Ambulance Service |
Dues |
168.00 |
100146 |
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Int’l Operating Engineers 49ers |
Union Dues |
875.00 |
100147 |
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I.U.O.E. Local 49ers |
Health Reimbursement |
200.00 |
100148 |
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MN Benefits Association |
Supplemental Life Insurance |
25.43 |
100149 |
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MN Child Support Payment Center |
Wage Assignment |
438.93 |
100150 |
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MN Department of Revenue |
State Withholding |
7,204.04 |
100151 |
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Empower Retirement |
Deferred Comp |
7,292.00 |
100152 |
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PERA |
Life Insurance |
80.00 |
100153 |
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PERA |
Retirement |
28,984.21 |
100154 |
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Rodenburg Law Firm |
Wage Assignment |
372.55 |
100155 |
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AUDIENCE |
None |
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PUBLIC HEARING: APPROVED Second Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 30-19, 5th Series, An Ordinance to Amend Section 7-7 of the Code of Ordinances to Administer and Regulate the Public Rights of Way in the Public Interest and to Provide for the Issuance and Regulation of Right of Way Permits |
City Administrator Anderson reviewed the Ordinance to Administer and Regulate the Public Rights of Way in the Public Interest and to Provide for the Issuance and Regulation of Right of Way Permits. Anderson recommended removing the Undergrounding section on Page 19 since the City currently does not have an Underground ordinance. MOTION by Councilor Droba to amend the ordinance to remove the Undergrounding section on page 19. Motion seconded by Councilor Krause and carried unanimously.
MOTION by Councilor Droba to approve the Second Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 30-19, 5th Series, An Ordinance to Amend Section 7-7 of the Code of Ordinances to Administer and Regulate the Public Rights of Way in the Public Interest and to Provide for the Issuance and Regulation of Right of Way Permits, as amended with the deletion of Undergrounding language. Motion seconded by Councilor Krause and carried unanimously.
MOTION by Councilor Krause to publish the summary document titled ‘A summary of Ordinance No. 30, 5th Series to repeal and enact a new section 7-7 of the City of International Falls Code of Ordinances to administer and regulate the public rights of way in the public interest, and to provide for the issuance and regulation of right-of-way permits.’ Motion seconded by Councilor Buller and carried unanimously. |
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OPENING BIDS: AUTHORIZED Fire Department purchase of Lakeland 6 oz. Nomex Two-piece Wildland Gear from low quote of Grand Forks Fire for $5,200 payable from General Supplies, 101-41200-2110, and approve $2,500 reimbursement from Minnesota DNR Grant by invoice before June 15, 2019 |
MOTION by Councilor Krause to authorize the Fire Department to purchase Lakeland 6 oz. Nomex Two-piece Wildland Gear from low quote of Grand Forks Fire for $5,200 payable from General Supplies, 101-41200-2110, and approve $2,500 reimbursement from Minnesota DNR Grant by invoice before June 15, 2019. Motion seconded by Councilor Ditsch and carried unanimously. |
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OLD BUSINESS: AUTHORIZED travel and training expenses for Council to attend the League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference June 26-28, 2019 in Duluth, MN |
MOTION by Councilor Ditsch to amend the request by authorizing three individuals instead of six for travel and training expenses to attend the League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference June 26-28, 2019 in Duluth, MN. Motion seconded by Councilor Droba. Councilor Ditsch stated he wanted to be consistent with past Council actions when training requests were reduced for the Ambulance Dept. Motion failed with Councilors Buller, Droba, Krause, and Mayor Anderson voting “nay” and Councilor Ditsch voting “yea”.
MOTION by Councilor Buller to authorize travel and training expenses for all Council members, Mayor and City Administrator to attend the League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference June 26-28, 2019 in Duluth, MN. Motion seconded by Councilor Droba. In discussion, it was noted two people were unavailable to attend. Motion approved with Councilors Buller, Droba, Krause, and Mayor Anderson voting “yea” and Councilor Ditsch voting “nay”. |
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CONSENT AGENDA: APPROVED as presented |
MOTION by Councilor Droba to approve the Consent Agenda as presented:
Motion seconded by Councilor Buller and carried unanimously. |
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NEW BUSINESS: Presentation and request by the Voyage Forward Marketing Partnership to assist in preparation of marketing videos to external audience |
Pete Schultz and Tricia Heibel informed the Council on the Voyage Forward Koochiching Technology Initiative Project. Purpose of the marketing campaign is to attract businesses and workforce into Koochiching County through the use of digital videos. At this time no monetary request is needed, but may be requested in the future. |
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Minnesota Council of Airports selected the Falls International Airport for the Outstanding Leadership in Airport Planning, Environment & Strategic Initiative Award for 2018 |
Mayor Anderson informed everyone that the Falls International Airport has been selected as a Minnesota Council of Airports’ Outstanding Leadership in Airport Planning, Environment & Strategic Initiative Award for 2018. |
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APPROVED Mayoral Proclamation proclaiming April 2019 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month |
MOTION by Councilor Krause to approve Mayoral Proclamation proclaiming April 2019 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Motion seconded by Councilor Ditsch and carried unanimously. |
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APPROVED Resolution No. 23-19 authorizing execution of Minnesota Department of Transportation FY2020 Grant Agreement for Air Service Marketing |
MOTION by Councilor Buller to approve Resolution No. 23-19 authorizing execution of Minnesota Department of Transportation FY2020 Grant Agreement for Air Service Marketing. |
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APPROVED Resolution No. 24-19 approving application for Exempt Permit for VFW of the US Auxiliary to Peter Graham POST 2948 to sell raffle tickets with the drawing to be held on July 4, 2019 |
MOTION by Councilor Krause to approve Resolution No. 24-19 approving application for Exempt Permit for VFW of the US Auxiliary to Peter Graham POST 2948 to sell raffle tickets with the drawing to be held on July 4, 2019. Motion seconded by Councilor Ditsch. Motion passed 4-0-1 with Councilor Ditsch, Buller, Krause and Mayor Anderson voting “yea,” and Councilor Droba abstaining. |
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Retirement of Brad Hopke from the Public Works Department after more than 29 years of service effective end of day April 26, 2019 |
Ted Brokaw announced the retirement of Brad Hopke from the Public Works Department after more than 29 years of service effective end of day April 26, 2019, and stated he has been a good employee for the department. |
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Acknowledge promotion to Police Captain position, as presented by Chief Mastin |
Chief Mastin announced the promotion of Sergeant Mike Kostiuk to Police Captain as a result of the retirement of Captain Lynch effective May 1, 2019. |
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Acknowledge promotion to Police Sergeant position, as presented by Chief Mastin |
Chief Mastin announced the promotion of Patrol Officer Josh Mastin to Sergeant effective May 1, 2019. |
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AUTHORIZED replacement to vacant Patrol Officer position |
Chief Mastin recommended the promotion of Bryan Franko from Part-time Officer to Full-time Officer to fill the vacant Patrol Officer position.
MOTION by Councilor Buller approving Bryan Franko to fill the vacant Patrol Officer position effective May 1, 2019. Motion seconded by Councilor Krause and carried unanimously. |
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Midcontinent Communications (MIDCO) information notice about price adjustments |
City Administrator Ken Anderson informed the group of MIDCO’s upcoming changes including service pricing and this being the final year a letter will be sent for pricing changes. Administrator Anderson stated he would research if the City needs to be notified in writing of price changes in the future per the existing franchise agreement. |
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Set public hearing for U. S. Highway 53 Project Municipal Consent process |
MOTION by Councilor Krause to schedule the public hearing for U.S. Highway 53 Project Municipal Consent process for May 21, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Motion seconded by Councilor Buller and carried unanimously. |
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Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendations for 2019 improvement projects: |
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MOTION by Councilor Droba to approve Municipal State Aid (MSA) reclaim and repave project with some curb and gutter and ADA sidewalk improvements on 14th Ave. from 11th St. to Hwy 71. Motion seconded by Councilor Buller and carried unanimously. |
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APPROVED
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MOTION by Councilor Ditsch to accept the WSN Engineering Report of Feasibility and Estimate of Cost for 8th Ave. East bituminous paving from 19th St. to 150 ft. South of 20th St, with a portion of the costs to be assessed to adjacent properties and approve Resolution No. 24-19, Resolution Receiving Feasibility Report and authorize preparation of plans and specifications and soliciting bids. Motion seconded by Councilor Buller and carried unanimously. |
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MOTION by Councilor Krause to approve the following projects (c. d. and e.) for 2019 and to direct staff and the consulting engineers to prepare plans and advertise for bids:
Motion seconded by Councilor Droba and carried unanimously. |
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MOTION by Councilor Ditsch to authorize letter be sent to County Engineer and County Board requesting installation of sidewalk on the south side paralleling Keenan Drive/CSAH 45 from the Good Samaritan Assisted Living Facility driveway to Highway 71. Motion seconded by Councilor Krause and carried unanimously. |
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APPROVED Inflow and Infiltration Investigation and Elimination Agreement as revised by NKASD and authorize signatures |
MOTION by Councilor Droba to approve Inflow and Infiltration Investigation and Elimination Agreement as revised by NKASD and authorize signatures. Motion seconded by Councilor Buller and carried unanimously. |
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AUTHORIZED Ad Hoc Committee recommendation to authorize funds for advertising and conducting commercial and residential clean-up day |
MOTION by Councilor Ditsch to authorize funds for advertising and conducting commercial and residential clean-up day. Motion seconded by Councilor Buller and carried unanimously. |
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OTHER BUSINESS: APPROVED paving 6th Avenue West from CSAH 50 going north approximately 520 feet and Resolution No. 25-19 |
MOTION by Councilor Buller to accept the WSN Engineering Report of Feasibility and Estimate of cost for paving 6th Avenue West from CSAH 50 going north approximately 520 feet with all or a portion of the total project costs being assessed to adjacent properties and approve Resolution No. 25-19 Resolution Receiving Feasibility Report and calling Hearing on 6th Ave. West Improvement. Motion seconded by Krause and carried unanimously. |
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REPORTS: Reports of the Administrator, Attorney, and Department Heads |
City Administrator Anderson shared that the City would be receiving approximately $28,000.00 for 2018 Storm Damage Clean Up from Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
City Attorney Steve Shermoen shared that Judge LeDuc approved the judgements on the blight cases. Buildings can be demolished after the 20-day grace period. Also, Attorney Shermoen received a proposal from the Baldwin’s regarding plans for cleanup of Tee Pee Motel.
Police Chief Mastin gave a brief report for March 2019.
Fire Chief Mannausau gave a brief report for March 2019.
Building Official Kelly Meyers gave a Building Permit report for the first quarter of 2019. |
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Reports of Mayor and Council Committees |
Mayor Anderson handed out a written Mayor’s Report dated April 15, 2019. |
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AUDIENCE |
Tricia Heibel shared that there is an upcoming lunch and learn opportunity on May 23, 2019 regarding the Border Waters Rules and Regulations. She also shared that the Annual Awards Banquet is scheduled for May 2, 2019 at the AmericInn. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
Mayor Anderson reminded everyone that the next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 6, 2019 at 4:30 P.M and adjourned the meeting at 6:10 P.M. |
ATTEST: Robert W. Anderson, Mayor
Kenneth R. Anderson, City Administrator
