November 13th, 2007
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crosby City Council was held on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the Crosby City Hall Council Chambers. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Mayor Dale Sova presided with Member Erwin “Buzz” Neprud, Member Debra Shankle and Member Edward Vukelich present. Member David “Butch” Ferrari was absent as he is in the hospital.
Also present were City Attorney James Gammello, City Engineer Tim Houle of WSN, Police Chief Kimberley Coughlin, Fire Chief Charles Leonhardt, City Foreman Steve Perpich and City Clerk-Treasurer, Cindy Nelson.
MOTION BY MEMBER NEPRUD AND SECONDED BY MEMBER VUKELICH TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 22, 2007 AND OCTOBER 25, 2007 MEETING MINUTES AS PRESENTED. A VOICE VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION BY MEMBER VUKELICH AND SECONDED BY MEMBER NEPRUD TO APPROVE THE CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT AS PRESENTED. A VOICE VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
Additions to the agenda: Mille Ferrari insurance claim (Member Shankle) to Unfinished Business, New Business: Replace Dale McCoy on the HRA Board with Lila Larson (Clerk); Clerk’s Report: Fire pits to property line and hours of burning (Member Vukelich); Mayor/Committee Reports: Administrator Job Description (Member Shankle/Vukelich)
Public Forum –
Paula Traylor of the Cuyuna Range Chamber of Commerce was present to ask for advertising funds for “Christmas in the Park” and approval of a raffle for the Annual Fishing Marathon on February 2, 2008 in the park.
MOTION BY MEMBER VUKELICH AND SECONDED BY MEMBER NEPRUD TO AUTHORIZE THE CUYUNA RANGE CHAMBER TO HOLD A RAFFLE ON FEBRUARY 2, 2008 DURING THE FISHING MARATHON AND WAIVE THE 60 DAY WAITING PERIOD FOR THE RAFFLE. A VOICE VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION BY MEMBER VUKELICH AND SECONDED BY MEMBER SHANKLE TO DONATE $500.00 TO THE CHAMBER FOR ADVERTISING TO THE CHAMBER FOR CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK OUT OF THE ADVERTISING FUND. A VOICE VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
Chip’s Up North utility bill
was tabled until the meters that have been sent in to the company have been
returned to the city with a determination. Steve Perpich was asked to let the
Clerk know when they come back from the company and the outcome of the meter
check.
Mayor Sova and Member Shankle made a presentation to the core group of members of “Project Play” for their time and effort into making a wonderful new playground for all to enjoy.
Mille Ferrari insurance claim – It is in the hands of the insurance adjuster for the League of MN Cities. Clerk Nelson was asked to give the adjuster a call to find out the status and to act on this claim as soon as possible as this has been going on for a long time and to report back at the next meeting as to the status of this claim.
New Business –
A request from Serpent Lake Association was received by the city requesting $1,500.00 from the city to help with weed control in Serpent Lake and this request was denied as no funds were budgeted for.
No bids were received for the old dock – Foreman Steve Perpich was asked to dismantle the dock and send it for scrap. Steve Perpich indicated that a gentleman stated he would take the dock for scrap and Steve Perpich was told to contact the man to come and pick up the dock.
MOTION BY MEMBER NEPRUD AND SECONDED BY MEMBER VUKELICH TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF DALE MCCOY OF THE HRA BOARD WITH REGRETS AND TO APPOINT LILA LARSON AS HIS REPLACEMENT WITH THE TERM TO EXPIRE AUGUST 31, 2008. A VOICE VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
Fire Department –
There have been 3 runs since the last council meeting.
Over 300 + attended the Halloween Haunted House at the Fire Hall and on Saturday, November 17, 2007 is the annual Turkey Bingo/Raffle at the Fire Hall.
Police Department –
The bike and other miscellaneous items netted $349.00.
A request was received to install a 20 mph. sign on 4th Street NW from Hwy. 6 to Cross Avenue N. The police department will monitor the area and report back to the council.
Attorney’s Report –
The trailer court matter is moving along and he now has the current occupants of the trailers and papers will be served.
City Administrator -
MOTION BY MEMBER SHANKLE AND SECONDED BY MEMBER VUKELICH TO HAVE CITY ATTORNEY GAMMELLO REVIEW THE ADVERTISING FOR THE POSITION AND GET TO THE CLERK FOR PUBLICATION. MOTION CARRIED. A VOICE VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
Clerk Nelson was directed to advertise for the City Administrator position in the Crosby, Brainerd, Minneapolis Tribune and the League of MN Cities Magazine when she receives the information from Attorney Gammello.
Public Work’s Department –
Foreman Steve Perpich received 3 quotes for a pressure washer.
MOTION BY MEMBER NEPRUD AND SECONDED BY MEMBER VUKELICH TO AUTHORIZE FOREMAN STEVE PERPICH TO PURCHASE A PRESSURE WASHER FROM DIAMOND INDUSTRIAL CLEANING EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,895.00. A VOICE VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
Foreman Perpich reported on things that the Public Work’s Department has been working on: The culvert was installed in the park; the new pump and motor were installed at the pump house, working on grading alleys.
Foreman Perpich asked if and received permission to remove the fence around the old tennis court could be removed as there is really no need for it anymore.
Mayor Sova asked Foreman Perpich to talk with Brian Jones of Jones Concrete and Laura Roberts of Project Play regarding the grading and cement that still will need to be completed in the spring.
Member Vukelich stated that the alleys that have been graded look very nice and if the weather holds up to continue working on grading them.
Engineer’s Report –
Tim Houle of WSN presented the bids that were submitted for the 2008 Street & Utility Improvements.
There were 13 bids received and the lowest bid was Kuechle Underground in the amount of $299,
847.43 for the base bid for 4th Street NW and the additional bid of $113,043.81 for 2nd Street SW & 7th Avenue SW.
MOTION BY MEMBER VUKELICH AND SECONDED BY MEMBER NEPRUD TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID FROM KUECHLE UNDERGROUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $299,847.43 FOR 4TH STREET NW FOR THE 2008 STREET & UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS. A VOICE VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
Clerk’s Report –
Verification the south side of Daisy was vacated by the city or not. Attorney Gammello explained to the Clerk and council of how to verify this vacation and the Clerk will proceed with those recommendations of the Attorney.
Clerk Nelson asked to table the adoption of a resolution for the pay off of the water revenue bonds until the next meeting.
MOTION BY MEMBER NEPRUD AND MEMBER VUKELICH TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO CERTIFY TO THE PROPERTY OWNER PROPERTY TAXES THE UNPAID UTILITY BILLS FOR PAYMENT AS PROVIDED BY THE CLERK. A VOICE VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor/Committee Report –
Mayor Sova inquired about the status of the sign at the playground and Clerk Nelson stated that Michelle LeMieur is reviewing the rules and will be getting it back to her to get ordered.
MOTION BY MEMBER SHANKLE AND SECONDED BY MEMBER VUKELICH TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. A VOICE VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. Time was 7:11 p.m.
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Dale J. Sova, Mayor Cindy S. Nelson, Clerk-Treasurer