September 21, 2020 City Council Meeting Agenda

AGENDA

 

City of International Falls – City Council Regular Meeting

5:30 P.M., Monday, September 21, 2020

Council Chamber, 600 Fourth Street

 

Mn Statute 13D.021 allows meetings to be conducted by telephone or other electronic means under the following conditions:

  1. The Mayor determined an in-person meeting or a meeting conducted under section 13D.02 is not practical because of a health pandemic.
  2. The Mayor and all Councilors participating in the meeting can hear one another and can hear all discussion.
  3. Attendance by the public is not feasible due to the health pandemic.
  4. At least one member of the City Council is physically present at the regular meeting, unless unfeasible due to the health pandemic.
  5. All votes are conducted by roll call so each members’ vote on each issue can be identified and recorded.

 

Remote access has been set up for this meeting.        Dial-in phone number: 1-646-876-9923

Meeting number (access code): 3604982796    

 

 

Joining by computer:

  1. Go to the URL: https://zoom.us/j/3604982796
  2. Follow on-screen instructions

Joining by Smart Phone app:

  1. Install the Zoom app for Android or iPhone.
  2. Start the app.
  3. Enter the meeting ID: 3604982796

Joining by landline or mobile phone:

  1. Dial in to the following number:

    1.646.876.9923

  2. When prompted, enter the following meeting ID: 3604982796
  3. There is no participant ID, so just enter the # key.
   

When you join the conference, you will be automatically muted.

  • To un-mute yourself, press “*6” (star 6)
  • To mute yourself, press “*6” (star 6)
  

 

If you have any questions or need assistance, contact Todd Ojala at: 218-283-7987 toddo@ci.international-falls.mn.us

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

 

APPROVE AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA (only by unanimous consent).

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

  1. Minutes of the Tuesday, September 8, 2020 regular City Council meeting (Council action)

 

PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND APPROVAL FOR PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

  1. Adopt Resolution No. __-20, Approving Transfers, Payment of Claims and Accounts Payable (Council action)

     

AUDIENCE – OPEN FORUM (The Open Forum is an opportunity for the audience to address the City Council on any matter not listed on the agenda. Please limit your comments to five minutes.)

 

PUBLIC HEARING

 

OPENING BIDS (AND/OR QUOTES)

  1. First reading of Contract Ordinance for Pleasant Avenue Water Main Project (Council action)
  2. First reading of Ordinance No. __, 5th Series, An Ordinance Repealing Section 8-30 and Enacting Revised Section 8-30 of the Code of Ordinances for Regulating Recreational and Special Vehicles (Council action)
  3. First reading of Ordinance No.__, 5th Series, An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances, Section 2-9, Salaries of Mayor and Councilor, by Adding Per-Meeting Pay (Council action)
  4. Approve quote of $71,324 from UHL Company for installing a card access, electronic security system for buildings payable from CARES funding and authorize signatures (Council action)
  5. Approve quote of $21,915.81 from Hamilton Medical, Inc. for purchase of Hamilton – T1 Ventilator Package for Ambulance Service payable from CARES funding and authorize signatures (Council action)
  6. Approve quote of $19,455 from Up North Builders for Municipal Building repair/improvements payable from insurance proceeds and authorize signatures (Council action)
  7. Approve quote of $2,005.50 from Studio B Flooring for Municipal Building carpet/floor repair payable from insurance proceeds, $1,659.49 for upstairs office payable from CARES funds, and $1,598.58 payable from Gen. Govt. Bldgs. and authorize signatures (Council action)

     

OLD BUSINESS

 

CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda allows the City Council to take action on routine matters by one motion that shall not be debated and shall be adopted by unanimous vote of those present. Any individual Council member may remove an item from the Consent Agenda for discussion on the regular agenda. (Council action)

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

  1. North Koochiching Area Sanitary District (NKASD) request for sharing NKASD legal costs for transfer of pipes and lift stations to the City of International Falls (Council action)
  2. Approve revised Bill of Sale and Transfer Agreement between City and NKASD (Council action)
  3. Approve letter of support for Koochiching County application for Minnesota Highway Freight Program grant (Council action)
  4. Adopt Resolution No.
    -20 authorizing to execute Minnesota Department of Transportation Grant Agreement No. 1044887, State Project No. A3601-111 for Airport Improvement Excluding Land Acquisition (Council action)
  5. Adopt Resolution No.
    -20 authorizing to execute Minnesota Department of Transportation Grant Agreement No. 1044886, State Project No. A3601-112 for Airport Improvement Excluding Land Acquisition (Council action)
  6. Consider Fire Civil Service Commission recommendations of September 18th (Council action):
    1. Appointment to Fire Marshal position.
    2. Appointment of Fire Engineer from eligibility roster to vacancy, if necessary.
  7. Delegate authority to City Administrator to pre-approve quote to purchase new indirect/direct/dimmable lighting in Council Chambers for Council authorization on October 5, 2020 (Council action)
  8. Set meeting with Ranier City Council (Mayor/Council action)
  9. Any other business.

     

REPORTS OF ALL BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND DEPARTMENT HEADS

  1. Reports of the Administrator, Attorney, and Department Heads
    1. Police Monthly Report, August 2020 (Council information)
    2. Fire/Rescue/EMS Monthly Report, August 2020 (Council information)
      1. Improved Public Protection Classification for fire services to 04/4Y from 05/8B by the Insurance Services Office (ISO) effective December 1, 2020
    3. Blight Report (Council information)
  2. Reports of the Mayor, Council Committees, Boards and Commissions

     

AUDIENCE – OPEN FORUM

 

CORRESPONDENCE

  • September 9, 2020 – International Falls Public Library Board of Trustees meeting packet
  • September 18, 2020 – MnDOT District 1 News Release Highway 53 Project Update

     

REMINDERS

  1. Next special City Council meeting is Monday, September 28, 2020 at 4:00 P.M. to approve Preliminary 2021 Budget and Levy and second reading of Contract Ordinance for Pleasant Ave. project.
  2. Next regular City Council meeting is Monday, October 5, 2020 at 5:30 P.M.

 

ADJOURNMENT

Note: Matters inappropriate for consideration at the meeting or not in the order specified shall not be considered except 1) with the unanimous consent of the members of the City Council, or 2) scheduled public hearings or bid lettings, but not before the time stated in the notice.

 

The City of International Falls complies with the Americans with Disability Act. Individuals with disabilities requiring special aids should contact the City Administrator, 600 Fourth Street, International Falls, MN, 56649, 218-283-9484, at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting


 

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