APPROVED agenda with additions

MOTION by Councilor Droba to approve the agenda with additions as presented along with the addition of agenda item Pride Week Proclamation:

• Resolution No.
  -19 approving application for exempt permit for the Ranier Recreation Club to conduct a raffle on June 22, 2019 at the Elks Lodge No. 1599 (Council action)
• Acknowledge retirement of Sgt. Troy Tilander from the Police Dept. after more than 24 years of service effective end of day May 31, 2019 with last day of work May 2, 2019 (Council information)
• Approve hiring Jill Elsberry as full-time Patrol Officer from list of eligibles effective June 1, 2019 (Council action).

Motion seconded by Councilor Krause and carried unanimously.

APPROVED minutes of the May 6, 2019 regular City Council meeting

MOTION by Councilor Ditsch to approve minutes of the regular City Council meeting of May 6, 2019. Motion seconded by Councilor Krause and carried unanimously.

ADOPTED Resolution No. 29-19 approving transfers, payment of claims, and accounts payable

MOTION by Councilor Buller to adopt Resolution No. 29-19 approving transfers, payment of claims and accounts payable for the second monthly City Council meeting. Motion seconded by Councilor Droba and carried unanimously.

A Plus Pest Management LLC

Pest Control-Municipal Bldgs

1,700.00  

66109 

Acme Tools – Grand Forks

Maintenance Equipment – Street

36.64  

66110 

Adam Mannausau 

CAT Team Travel Expense

70.00  

66111 

AlcoPro Inc.

Alco Sensor Mouthpieces 

203.00  

66112 

AmeriPride Services

Cleaning Service 

1,025.83  

66113 

Andrew Holler 

Lawn Cleanup 

3,843.00  

66114 

Ben Mortenson 

Travel Expense – CAT Team

344.94  

66115 

Bert’s 

Unit 153 – Crane 

16,982.00  

66116 

Border Boxes 

Shipping – Water Plant

195.50  

66117 

Bound Tree Medical LLC

Ambulance Supplies 

279.69  

66118 

Bowman Construction Co.

3/4 Minus” 

6,300.00  

66119 

Brian Youso 

Police Benefit 

150.00  

66120 

Chelsea Nagle 

Overpayment Refund 

54.33  

66121 

City of Int’l Falls – Fund 101

Water/Sewer Adm. Expenses

9,951.67  

66122 

City of Int’l Falls – Fund 401

Water/Sewer Adm. Expenses

66,666.66

66123 

City of Int’l Falls – Fund 403

Water/Sewer Adm. Expenses

25,760.42  

66124 

City of Ranier

Water – City Beach 

11.00  

66125 

Coca-Cola Bottling Co.

Water – VNP

13.00  

66126 

Community Design Group 

Intl Falls Comprehensive Plan

5,443.70  

66127 

Core & Main 

Handle Spoon – San Sewer

529.45  

66128 

DSC Communications

Portable Radio Repair – Police

163.15  

66129 

Earl F Andersen 

Supplies – Street/Maint – Ped. Signs

1,099.45  

66130 

Electric Pump Inc.

Lift Stations – Shorewood Drive

10,915.29  

66131 

Expert T Billing 

Ambulance Transports

2,324.00  

66132 

Falls Lumber Company 

Supplies/Tools

1,821.32  

66133 

Fire Instruction Rescue Educ. 

Hazmat Training 

3,255.00  

66134 

Forestland Sales & Service

Gas – Water Dept.

41.71  

66135 

Frontier 

Monthly Telephone Service 

2,488.13  

66136 

Galls, An Aramark Co., LLC

Clothing – Ambulance/DeBenedet

129.53  

66137 

Goodin Company 

Bldg Maint-VNP

344.60  

66138 

Grand Forks Fire Equip LLC

Supplies – Fire

91.36  

66139 

Hawkins Inc.

Chemicals 

1,616.01  

66140 

Hibbing Community College 

EVOC Training

500.00  

66141 

Innovative Office Solutions LLC

Supplies – Police/Admin/Engineering 

587.65  

66142 

K-Log 

Squad Room Furniture 

739.87  

66143 

Koerter’s Amoco 

Gas – Str/Gar/Wtr/Str Light

2,193.70  

66144 

Kooch Co Env Services Dept.

Office Renovation 

11.00  

66145 

Kooch County Diesel Inc.

Unit 123 – Repairs

80.00

66146 

LMC Insurance Trust – WC

Sweney Deductible 

10.90  

66147 

Madden Galanter Hansen LLP

Legal Services 

3,881.40  

66148 

Mannco Trucking Inc.

Unit 083/124/123/141/Vactor/Boom 

1,956.30  

66149 

Marco 

Antivirus 

80.00  

66150

MedicareBlue Rx

Health Insurance Premiums 

2,152.00  

66151 

Menards International Falls 

St Light/Wtr/Str/Fire/P&R/Reno 

1,421.11  

66152 

Mesabi Bituminous Inc.

Cold Mix 

3,980.50  

66153 

Meyers Glass 

T Berg/T Ruport/1519 2nd Ave 

2,542.26

66154 

Michael Musich 

Police Benefit 

150.00  

66155 

Minnesota Energy Resources 

Utilities 

80.03  

66156 

Minnesota Industries 

Safety Equip/Gloves-Wtr/Wtr Plnt/St 

210.67  

66157 

Minnesota Power 

Utilities 

6,218.52  

66158 

Miracle Recreation

Swing Seat 

1,044.60  

66159 

MN Dept. of Labor & Industry

Boiler-125083/01377/01497/121677  

190.00  

66160 

MN Pollution Control Agency

Hazardous Waste Annual Fee 

602.02  

66161 

N Kooch Area Sanitary District 

Effluent/Backwash/Surcharge

156,945.84  

66162 

NAPA Falls Supply

Parts-VNP Supplies – Garage

55.15  

66163 

Northern Lumber & Hardware 

Supplies/Maint/Tools

693.45  

66164 

Northwest Tire 

Maint & Repair Equip – Street 

86.87  

66165 

Pelland Welding, Inc.

Maint Repair – Grounds

9.50  

66166 

Pelland-Swenson  

Concrete Grinding – Wherley

225.00  

66167 

Praxair Distribution Inc.

Oxygen – Ambulance

145.45  

66168 

Quality Flow Systems Inc.

Lift Station Check – Water Plant

250.00  

66169 

Rainy Lake Medical Center 

Med. Supplies/Employ Phy Wherley

1,657.48  

66170 

Rainy Lake One Stop 

Supplies – Fire

81.18  

66171 

Randy’s Tire & Auto Repair LLC

Gas – Ambulance 

89.39  

66172 

Range Paper Corp 

Cleaning Services – Garage

303.58  

66173 

Rebecca Huppler 

Account Deposit Refund

20.00  

66174 

Rob & Kim Tupper 

Overpayment Refund 

671.98  

66175 

Roche’s Towing 

Unit 07-01 Freon 

103.00  

66176 

Rogann Wolden 

Overpayment Refund

107.09  

66177 

Shannon’s Inc.

Boiler Project Water Plant

8,443.05  

66178 

Skubic Bros. International 

Maint – Unit 123/Street

2,104.07  

66179 

Small Town Tech Inc.

Prof Services – Council Sound System 

4,108.50  

66180 

Streicher’s Inc.

Offerdahl/Kostiuk/Franko/Mastin

178.74  

66181 

Super One Foods 

Safety Trng/Supplies – Police/Street 

243.40  

66182 

Taylor’s Plumbing & Heating LLC

Bldg Maint – Library

300.00  

66183 

Terry Christie 

Police Benefit 

150.00  

66184 

Terry Wood 

Police Benefit 

150.00  

66185 

The Journal 

Agendas/Minutes/Procl./Ordinances

1,927.66  

66186 

The Sherwin Williams Co – Bemidji

Paint 

4,268.00  

66187 

UHL Company Inc.

Boiler Design – Water Plant

1,062.50

66188 

Van Iwaarden Associates 

GASB 75 12/31/2018

3,876.00  

66189 

Verizon Wireless 

Monthly Cellular Service 

1,738.06  

66190 

Wagner Construction Inc.

Washed Sand/Storm Sewer Grout 

254.25  

66191 

Widseth Smith Nolting 

Kerry Park Improve – Prof Services

9,310.00  

66192 

Willi Kostiuk 

Police Benefit 

150.00  

66193 

WMG Lyfjaberg LLC

Medical Director 

300.00  

66194 

Xerox Corporation 

Maint Agree-Fire/Street/Mthly Chgs

337.47  

66195 

Zach Scofield 

HAZMAT Travel Expense

444.88  

66196 

The following checks were issued under blanket authorization:

AFLAC 

Supplemental Insurance 

218.61 

100170

AllState – American Heritage  

Supplemental Insurance 

9.64 

100171

Bremer Bank NA 

Federal Withholding 

35,437.12

100172

I.U.O.E. Local Central Pension Fund 

Retirement 

3,089.30

100173

City of Int’l Falls

HRA – Police/Fire

546.00 

100174

City of Int’l Falls

Health Insurance – 49ers

304.00 

100175

Grant DeBenedet, Sec/Treas 

C.O.P.S. 

120.00 

100176

IAMAW District W33 

Union Dues

1,635.00 

100177

Intl Falls Ambulance Service 

Dues 

182.00

100178

Int’l Operating Engineers 49ers 

Union Dues 

875.00 

100179

I.U.O.E. Local 49ers 

Health Reimbursement 

200.00 

100180

Minnesota Revenue

Wage Assignment – Levy

375.07

100181

MN Child Support Payment Center

Wage Assignment 

362.15

100182

MN Department of Revenue 

State Withholding 

7,401.11

100183

Empower Retirement 

Deferred Comp 

7,592.00

100184

PERA 

Life Insurance 

64.00

100185

PERA 

Retirement 

30,306.65

100186

Rodenburg Law Firm

Wage Assignment

348.87

100187

AUDIENCE

None

PUBLIC HEARING:

None

OPENING BIDS:

None

OLD BUSINESS:

APPROVED Agreement for Public Works Dept. assistance to demolish Tee Pee Motel per the Building Demolition Policy of November 12, 2002

MOTION by Councilor Krause to approve the Agreement for the Public Works Departments assistance to demolish the Tee Pee Motel per the Building Demolition Policy of November 12, 2002.
Motion seconded by Councilor Ditsch. Councilor Droba stated he just received the information and he didn’t feel informed enough to make a decision. Discussion ensued with Jace Baldwin addressing the City Council and responding to questions. City Attorney Shermoen recommended that the Council approve the demolition application based on the current Building Demolition Policy. He also stated that the Baldwin’s have completed all required paperwork as asked. Motion carried 4-1 with Councilors Ditsch, Krause, Buller and Mayor Anderson voting “yea” and Councilor Droba voting “nay”.

CONSENT AGENDA:

None

NEW BUSINESS:

APPROVED request of the Hardwig House to use the Smokey Bear Park Pavilion and 18 picnic tables on May 30, 2019

MOTION by Councilor Krause to approve request of the Hardwig House to use the Smokey Bear Park Pavilion and 18 picnic tables on May 30, 2019. Motion seconded by Councilor Buller and carried unanimously.

APPROVED Resolution No. 30-19 approving application and permit for a 1 day to 4 day temporary on-sale liquor license for the Rotary Club of International Falls at Smokey Bear Park on July 3 – 4, 2019

MOTION by Councilor Ditsch to approve Resolution No. 30-19 approving application and permit for a 1 day to 4 day temporary on-sale liquor license for the Rotary Club of International Falls at Smokey Bear Park on July 3 – 4, 2019. Motion seconded by Councilor Buller and carried unanimously.

APPROVED Resolution No. 31-19 approving application for exempt permit for the Ranier Recreation Club to conduct a raffle on June 22, 2019 at the Elks Lodge No. 1599

MOTION by Councilor Krause to approve Resolution No. 31-19 approving application for exempt permit for the Ranier Recreation Club to conduct a raffle on June 22, 2019 at the Elks Lodge No. 1599. Motion seconded by Councilor Ditsch and carried unanimously.

AUTHORIZED the Police Department to use Smokey Bear Park for National Night Out activities from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 6, 2019

MOTION by Councilor Droba authorizing the Police Department to use Smokey Bear Park for National Night Out activities from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 6, 2019. Motion seconded by Councilor Buller and carried unanimously.

APPROVED Resolution No. 32-19 approving Public Employees Retirement Association Police Officer Declaration for part-time Patrol Officer Scott Wherley

MOTION by Councilor Krause to approve Resolution No. 32-19 approving Public Employees Retirement Association Police Officer Declaration for part-time Patrol Officer Scott Wherley. Motion seconded by Councilor Buller and carried unanimously.

Acknowledge retirement of Sgt. Troy Tilander from the Police Dept. after more than 24 years of service effective end of day May 31, 2019 with last day of work May 2, 2019

MOTION by Councilor Ditsch acknowledging the retirement of Sgt. Troy Tilander from the Police Dept. after more than 24 years of service effective end of day May 31, 2019 with last day of work May 2, 2019. Motion seconded by Councilor Krause. Chief Mastin recognized Sgt. Tilander’s very good police work and acknowledged his experience will be missed. Motion carried unanimously.

APPROVED hiring Jill Elsberry as full-time Patrol Officer from list of eligibles effective June 1, 2019

MOTION by Councilor Krause to approve hiring Jill Elsberry as full-time Patrol Officer from list of eligibles effective June 1, 2019.
Motion seconded by Councilor Buller and carried unanimously.

APPROVED continued participation in the Northeast Minnesota HOME Consortium Joint Powers Agreement

MOTION by Councilor Droba to approve continued participation in the Northeast Minnesota HOME Consortium Joint Powers Agreement. Motion seconded by Councilor Krause and carried unanimously.

Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendations from May 16, 2019 meeting:

1. Consideration of a tree ordinance for the City and the City’s Budget Committee placing some monies in the 2020 budget to begin replacing ash trees with other species

Mayor Anderson reported Ben West, DNR Forester, recommended we consider adopting a tree ordinance for the City and the City’s Budget Committee placing some monies in the 2020 budget to begin replacing Ash trees with other species due to the approaching threat of the Emerald Ash Borer.

1. APPROVED an expenditure by the Street Commissioner to purchase flowers for the garden’s at 11^th Street & Highway 11-71 and 11^th Street & Highway 53

MOTION by Councilor Droba to approve an expenditure by the Street Commissioner to purchase flowers for the gardens at 11^th Street & Highway 11-71 and 11^th Street & Highway 53 with thanks to the Street Commissioner for his initiative. Motion seconded by Councilor Buller and carried unanimously.

1. APPROVED the Public Works Dept. to purchase a used portable 50 KW generator for $18,100 from Magnus, Inc.
   

MOTION by Councilor Krause to approve the Public Works Dept. to purchase a used portable 50 KW generator for $18,100 from Magnus, Inc. Purchase includes a 300 hour warranty, delivery and training. Motion seconded by Councilor Droba and carried unanimously.

1. APPROVED the Public Works Dept. to purchase two 5 HP electric pumps from Electric Pump Co. for use in the “Flame Lift Station” at a cost of $35,751.00
   

MOTION by Councilor Ditsch to approve the Public Works Dept. to purchase two 5 HP electric pumps from Electric Pump Co. for use in the “Flame Lift Station” at a cost of $35,751.00. These are new technology variable speed pumps and Minnesota Power is willing to pay the cost of the pumps that exceed $16,000.00 if they can monitor the use of the pumps for one year. Motion seconded by Councilor Krause and carried unanimously.

1. APPROVED widening of the sidewalk at the Voyageurs National Park Headquarters and Maintenance property to allow vehicle passing

MOTION by Councilor Droba to approve widening of the sidewalk at the Voyageurs National Park Headquarters and Maintenance property to allow vehicle passing. Voyageurs National Park made the sidewalk request and will assume the cost of the sidewalk widening, therefore there will be no expense to the City. Motion seconded by Councilor Buller and carried unanimously.

APPROVED payment of $10,000 for the annual Forest Hill Cemetery allocation

MOTION by Councilor Krause to approve payment of $10,000 instead of the $5,000 that was budgeted for the annual payment to Forest Hill Cemetery. Councilor Krause’s recommendation was based on Forest Hill Cemetery needs he learned about at the Board meeting. Motion seconded by Councilor Ditsch. Administrator Anderson reported the city will be receiving $102,129 less in 2019 budgeted revenues. Motion carried unanimously.

OTHER BUSINESS:

APPROVED Resolution No. 33-19 recognizing June 2 – 9, 2019 as Pride Week in the City of International Falls

MOTION by Councilor Droba to approve Resolution No. 33-19 recognizing June 2 – 9, 2019 as Pride Week in the City of International Falls. Motion seconded by Councilor Ditsch. Mayor Anderson noted that we welcome everyone in every facet of our community. He said he will be the first to step in and stop discrimination or harassment, but there are times when the city should not be involved. Councilor Droba shared that recognizing Pride Week is the right thing to do. Motion approved 4-1 with Councilors Ditsch, Droba, Krause, and Buller voting “yea” and Mayor Anderson voting “nay”.

OTHER BUSINESS:

Building Demolition Policy

MOTION by Councilor Krause to review the Building Demolition Policy at the June 10^th Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for 4:30 P.M.; furthermore, until the new Demolition policy is completed a moratorium will be in place for all new applications of Residential and Commercial Demolitions. Motion seconded by Councilor Droba and carried unanimously.

REPORTS:

Reports of the Administrator, Attorney, and Department Heads 

City Administrator Anderson shared that the County Board took action on the Menards, Inc., Tax Court Settlement. The City of International Falls will be seeing a reduction of $102,129.00 in property tax revenues for 2019.

City Administrator Anderson reminded everyone of the Public Hearing for the Highway 53 reconstruction project scheduled for May 21, 2019 at 6:30 P.M. in the City Council Chambers.

Reports of Mayor and Council Committees 

Mayor Anderson handed out a written Mayor’s Report dated May 20, 2019. He also handed out a copy of the legislative 2019 Budget Agreement for Monday 5/16 Tax Bill Conference Committee Update with the sales tax included.

Mayor Anderson reminded everyone of 1) the Ribbon cutting ceremony at the Airport at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2019 for the completion of Phase II of the terminal, and 2) the Airport Environmental Assessment Public Hearing.

Councilor Droba reported the Recreation Commission set up three smaller committees to follow-up on the Town Hall meeting recommendations, and negotiations are underway with Recreation Hockey on a 2-year agreement.

AUDIENCE 

Evan Johnson, 1906 2^nd Ave E, commented on the Housing Study with regards to rental licensing and disconnect between City elected officials, employees and the County regarding salaries. He thinks $350 is insufficient to focus all your time and effort and he would like that changed after a public meeting. The Council replied no one was “in it for the money”.

ADJOURNMENT 

Mayor Anderson reminded everyone that the next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 3, 2019 at 4:30 P.M. and adjourned the meeting at 6:13 P.M.