MAPLE LAKE CITY COUNCIL

June 17, 2008 – Summary of Minutes

The Maple Lake City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Michael Messina. Dircks, Geyen, Kelly, Messina, and Northenscold were present.

A motion was made/seconded/ passed, (m/s/p), Kelly/Northenscold, to approve the agenda.

A motion was m/s/p, Kelly/Dircks, to approve the Consent Agenda, including Approval of the June 3, 2008 Minutes; Approval of Disbursement List #08-12, #LS06-17-08; and Approval to Grant Application for Exempt Permit – Gambling Premises for the Church of St. Timothy on September 28, 2008. Approval of the May check register was deleted from the Consent Agenda.

Pagel stated that Jeff Colbenson and Beth Blizil attended the Planning Commission to discuss the requirements of an expansion for their home. A motion was m/s/p, Northenscold/Kelly, to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission to allow Jeff Colbenson and Beth Blizil to proceed with an application for variance using their existing survey, reserving the right to require a new survey if necessary.

Irene Hudek, Chamber of Commerce President, was present regarding the Days of Old Celebration requesting money from the City to support this event, stating there would be additional expenses this year because of additional games, demonstrations, etc. A motion was m/s/p, Messina/Kelly, to authorize a donation of $2,500 for the Days of Old Celebration. A motion was m/s/p, Messina/Kelly, to approve the following requests for the Days of Old Celebration on August 16, 2008: use of the vacant lot on Division and Birch, to block Birch Avenue from 1st Street West to Star Street West, approval for a fireworks display at Irish Stadium, contingent upon receipt of a Certificate of Insurance, naming the City of Maple Lake as an additional named insured, approval of assistance from the Maintenance Department as follows: moving bleachers, blocking intersections, cleaning up, garbage cans, etc.

Mathiasen reported that this project has been completed and the City should formally accept the project. A motion was m/s/p, Messina/Dircks, to adopt Resolution #R2008-29, accepting the Airport Fuel Tank Improvement Project and authorizing final payment of $8,082.50 to MN Petroleum Service. All present voted aye.

Pagel has reviewed the contract and Hruby recommends the City extend the Kern, DeWenter, Viere contract for another 3 years. A motion was m/s/p, Kelly/Messina, approving the three-year contract for auditing services of Kern, DeWenter, Viere for the years 2008, 2009, and 2010.

Pagel reviewed several minor changes including comments from the City Engineer and Public Works Director. A motion was m/s/p, Messina/Kelly, to adopt Resolution #R2008-30, amending Chapter 24, the Water Ordinance, as presented and discussed subject to minor housekeeping changes. All present voted aye.

A discussion was held regarding mosquito control issues and costs. This issue will be addressed during the budget process.

Pagel stated that the Council did make a motion to proceed with the Joint Powers Agreement at their joint meeting with Annandale on May 12, 2008. However, the Agreement stipulates any amendments require a resolution. All concerns regarding the Agreement have been addressed. A motion was m/s/p, Kelly/Northenscold, to adopt Resolution #R2008-31, to approve the amended Joint Powers Agreement as presented. All present voted aye.

A motion was m/s/p, Dircks/Northenscold, determining that the complaint filed against City Clerk/Treasurer Hruby had no merit and that no disciplinary action was warranted.

Brian Wall, Wright County Amateur Radio Society, was present, extending a thank you to the Council for allowing this group to use the Community Park on the weekend of June 28-29.

A motion was m/s/p, Dircks/Kelly, to adjourn the meeting at 8:39 p.m.

Attest,

City Clerk/Treasurer

A copy of the entire minutes is available for inspection by any person during the regular office hours at the office of the City Clerk or a copy is available on the City web site at www.ci.maple-lake.mn.us.

DISBURSEMENT LIST # 08-12

Alliance Benefit Group 85.50

Ameripride 95.09

Allina 150.00

Badger Meter, Inc. (Annual Service

Renewal) 2,156.00

Bank of America (Postage) 215.99

Blizil’s Repair 247.55

Bogart, Pederson & Associates 105.00

CK Septic 109.00

Center Point Energy 1,062.40

Continental Research

Corporation 251.27

Dick’s Auto Repair 27.04

Ditter, Billy 94.83

Expert T Billing, Inc. 225.00

F.I.R.E. 450.00

Fobbe, Craig (Sprinklers-

Bolduan Park) 19,000.00

Gopher State One-Call 58.00

JR’S Advanced Recyclers 1,828.50

Lake Region Co-op 238.87

M & M Bus (City Tour) 82.81

Maple Lake Lumber 236.63

Medica 6,729.53

Medics Training 1,285.00

Mid-America Sports Advantage 1,161.61

MII 52.03

Nextel 50.58

Paumen Computer Services 393.89

Postmaster 136.00

Roger’s Amoco 1,748.50

Security Life 240.02

St. Cloud Technical College

(FD Training) 4,362.00

TASC 600.00

Trueman Welters 76.81

US Bank 88,940.00

Utility Consultants 611.80

Veolia 7,134.74

Wright County Auditor 13,176.00

Wright-Hennepin Electric 3,164.92

Xcel Energy 4,127.76

Young, Brown & Pagel 5,280.00

Zenith Administrators (Refund) 634.50

Total 166,625.17

DISBURSEMENT LIST 06/17/08

Bernick Companies

(Beer/Merch) 5,455.12

CenterPoint (Gas Service) 14.51

Culligan (Softner Salt) 44.89

Dahlheimer (Beer) 1,151.65

Griggs-Cooper (Liquor) 5,168.51

Johnson Brothers (Wine) 603.65

Phillips Wine & Spirits

(Liquor/Wine) 4,314.37

Thorpe (Beer) 11,982.80

Total 28,735.50

Grand Total 195,360.67

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