May 29th, 2007
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting was held ontUESDAY, May 29, 2007 at 6:00 P.M. in the Crosby City Council Chambers. Mayor Sova Opened the meeting and the pledge of allegiance was given.
MOTION MADE BY MEMBER NEPRUD AND SECONDED BY MEMBEER SHANKLE TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PRESENTED. Motion carried.
MOTION MADE BY MEMBER VUKELICH AND SECONDED BY MEMBER FERRARI TO APPROVE THE CLAIMS AS PRESENTED. Motion carried.
Additions to the agenda:
Member Ferrari: Statement from Tim Kostal for the completed sign work - Public Works
Member Vukelich: City manager information - Closed Meeting
Member Shankle: Police sub station - Police Report
Member Neprud: BLADC - Committee Report
Attorney Gammello: Sanctuary at Serpent Lake - Unfinished Business
Johnna Johnson of the Crosby Chamber of Commerce had several items to present to the council for review and action. An outline was submitted to the council regarding the amount of money needed for the upcoming 2007 events. The council is reviewing the budget to find out how much they can accommodate the outlined budget of the Chamber.
Ms Johnson then addressed the council regarding a vacant seat in which Member Neprud volunteered to fill the vacant Board of Directors seat at the Chamber.
Music in the Park has a steady schedule with use of the band shell for every other Thursday and food vendors will be present
MOTION MADE BY MEMBER VUKELICH AND SECONDED BY MEMBER SHANKLE TO APPROVE JULY 28TH&29TH FOR THE 2007 POWER BOAT RACES AND USE OF THE PUBLIC LANDING. Motion carried.
MOTION MADE BY MEMBER VUKELICH AND SECONDED BY MEMBER NEPRUD TO APPROVE THE CARAVAN OF THE MAN HIGH PROJECT TO CARRY DOCTOR SIMON FROM THE HOSPITAL TO THE HIGH SCHOOL. Motion carried.
MOTION MADE BY MEMBER NEPRUD AND SECONDED BY MEMBER SHANKLE TO APPROVE THE CHAMBER TO HAVE MUSIC IN THE PARK FROM 6:00 P.M. TO 10:00 P.M. ON JULY 4, 2007. Motion carried.
Charles Sellers pointed out trees need to be trimmed at the Park Dump Station so trailers can fit.
John Radinovich still has not had the repairs to his driveway and alley that were agreed upon.
Widseth Smith and Nolting let him know that the consequences administered to Tom’s Backhoe have not pressured him into fixing any repairs. Laverne Booth and Mike Rude will look at the location and get it assessed. A seven day notice process will be put into action to get the repair work initiated.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Chuck Marohn of Community Growth Institute presented the Jenkins Pond preliminary plat to the council. Patty Aanes representing the Serpent Lake Association presented to the council reasons they would like the plat denied until specific items could be met.
In review of the items by the applicant it was found that Crow Wing County does not require soil information, shore land management cannot apply since has not been adopted yet, the ordinary high water mark shows correctly, therefore, all MPCA standards are met. The submitted plat is a full and complete piece of information as presented. Chuck Marohn agreed that all issues have been met
MOTION MADE BY MEMBER VUKELICH AND SECONDED BY MEMBER FERRARI TO APPROVE THE JENKINS POND BASED ON THE FINDINGS AND RECCOMENDATIONS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. Motion carried.
Item of record submitted: letter of understanding from Cuyuna Senior Campus regarding the utilities.
MOTION MADE BY MEMBER VUKELICH AND SECONDED BY MEMBER NEPRUD TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION FOR THE CUYUNA SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT BASED ON THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WITH THE CONDITIONS AND FINDINGS. Motion carried.
MOTION MADE BY MEMBER SHANKLE AND SECONDED BY MEMBER NEPRUD TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF CUYUNA SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT WITH THE CONDITIONS AND FINDINGS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION MADE BY MEMBER VUKELICH AND SECONDED BY MEMBER FERRARI CALLING FOR JUNE 25, 2007 6:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE HOUSING FINANCE PROGRAM. .
Voice vote: all ayes. Resolution passed
The hospital will handle mail outs.
RESOLUTION MADE BY MEMBER NEPRUD AND SECONDED BY MEMBER VUKELICH CALLING FOR JULY 23, 2007 PUBLIC HEARING FOR TIF DISTRICT 1-1 AT 6:00 P.M.
Voice vote: all ayes. Resolution passed.
The public hearing will be handled by the hospital.
Break 7:17 P.M.
Open 7:30 P.M.
MOTION MADE BY MEMBER VUKELICH AND SECONDED BY MEMBER NEPRUD TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF HALLEY CUSTOM HOMES SANCTUARY AT SERPENT WITH CONDITIONS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING AND WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE CITY ATTORNEY. Motion carried.
FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT
A problem with the water is noted by the department. There is a build up forming at the relief valve. It is gritty and breaks down the nylon in the hosing. Plus, the trucks after being washed, dry with a white film.
Laverne will have Mike Heglund and Steve Perpich look into the problem.
POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT
Discussion of a police substation was held to alleviate possible vandalism in the park.
Ideas included an empty car parked in the lot, video, gated entrance to be locked at 10:00 P.M., main entrance changed to Second Street and a cal de sac for turn around and parking. More brainstorming will be done at a later date.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
Tim Kostal has not been paid as of yet. He incurred extra cost for sand blasting.
Memorial Day the park overflowed with trash. This problem will be addressed by submitting a list to the council with who is the contact for the holiday weekend and an increase of the trash schedule to include Monday and Friday.
It was noted how well the cemetery looked for the holiday weekend.
ENGINEER’S REPORT
Seal coat bids were from Caldwell Asphalt Co. of Hawick, Minnesota, Astech Asphalt Surface of St. Cloud, Minnesota and Bargen Incorporated Mountain Lake, MN 56159.
MOTION MADE BY MEMBER NEPRUD AND SECONDED BY MEMBER VUKELICH TO ACCEPT ASTECH ASPHALT SURFACE OF ST. CLOUD, MINNESOTA SEAL COAT BID AT TWENTY TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY TWO DOLLARS. Motion carried.
CLERK’S REPORT
City manager information is to be reviewed and placed on the next agenda.
MOTION MADE BY MEMBER VUKELICH AND SECONDED BY MEMBER SHANKLE TO RENEW LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE CROSBY BAR INC., SPALDING HOUSE, AND PEANUT’S PUB AT THE MIDWAY. Motion carried.
MOTION MADE BY MEMBER NEPRUD AND SECONDED BY MEMBER FERRARI TO APPROVE BEER AND WINE LICENSE FOR THE HOLIDAY STATION STORE, CUYUNA RANGE LANES AND THE NORDIC INN. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Member Neprud let the council know BLADC has monies to offer to make downtown renovations, housing rehabilitation and business renovations more affordable.
Restroom bids were submitted by Hytech at sixty-nine thousand five hundred dollars, Turk Construction at sixty five thousand one hundred twelve dollars and Baratto Brother’s at one hundred six thousand four hundred seventy five dollars. The bids were tabled until Widseth Smith and Nolting could look over the bids and compile a comparison report for the council.
MOTION MADE BY MEMBER NEPRUD AND SECONDED BY MEMBER VUKELICH TO ADJOURN. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:28 P.M.
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Mayor Sova Recording Secretary