November 26th, 2007
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crosby City Council was held on Monday, November 26, 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.
Also present were City Attorney James Gammello, City Engineers Tim Houle and Mike Rude, Police Chief Kimberley Coughlin, Fire Chief Charles Leonhardt, Working Foreman Steve Perpich of the Public Works Department and City Clerk-Treasurer Cindy Nelson.
MOTION BY MEMBER SHANKLE AND SECONDED BY MEMBER NEPRUD TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 13, 2007 MEETING AS PRESENTED. A VOICE VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION BY MEMBER SHANKLE AND SECONDED BY MEMBER VUKELICH TO APPROVE THE APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT AS PRESENTED. A VOICE VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
Additions to the Agenda: Amelia Ferrari Claim (Mayor Sova); Direct Deposit (Clerk Nelson) and Grant Notification (Clerk Nelson)
Public Forum –
Ron Noble of Christmas in the Park was present to ask permission to block off the west entrance to the park on December 12, 2007 for the festivities that are going to be held in the park.
MOTION BY MEMBER NEPRUD AND SECONDED BY MEMBER SHANKLE TO CLOSE THE WEST ENTRANCE TO THE PARK FOR “CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK” FESTIVITIES TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 12, 2007. A VOICE VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
Todd Dahl Sheriff of Crow Wing County communicated to the Mayor, Council and audience that his mission during the campaign last year was to communicate with everyone in the County if he was elected Sheriff. The Sheriff’s Department is going to be seen out there in the County and to be available to everyone on all levels within the County.
Representative John Ward was also present at the meeting and he stated that he was here to “listen” and if there are any issues that anyone has to feel free to contact him.
Unfinished Business –
- Table sound system for council chambers
- Table Chip’s Up North utility bill until meter tests come back
New Business – None
Fire Department – Chief Chuck Leonhardt reported on the following:
- 1 Run since last meeting
- Turkey Bingo went well and had a great turn out
Police Department – Chief Kimberley Coughlin reported on the following:
- Have monitored 4th Street N.W. and only 1 vehicle was going 31 mph., but will continue to monitor it in the future.
Attorney’s Report – James Gammello reported on the following:
- Litigation has commenced on the trailer park and he will keep the council informed as to the slow progress of this litigation.
- County board will be acting on the appraisals for the acquisition of the 2 parcels out by the city garage on November 27, 2007 and will let the city know of the outcome.
- Working on zoning ordinance updates and hopefully around the first of the year there will be a proposal to the city.
- City Administrator position will be advertised in the Courier on Wednesday and will also be put in the Brainerd paper.
Public Work’s Department – Working Foreman Steve Perpich reported on the following:
- New Christmas lights are up
- Grading has been done in the park by the playground and the balance of the concrete and tar work will be finished in the spring.
- New lift station on Pine Street had a back up and found that it wasn’t working properly and Tom’s Backhoe has been informed that it needs to be fixed.
- Need to get a price on a big gate for the west entrance of the park, so it can be blocked off when needed by just closing the gate.
Engineer’s Report – Tim Houle and Mike Rude reported on the following:
- It is not to late to also include the alternative bid # 2 on the 2008 Street and Utility Project if the city should choose to.
MOTION BY MEMBER VUKELICH AND SECONDED BY MEMBER NEPRUD TO ADD IN ALTERNATIVE BID #2 TO THE 2008 STREET AND UTILITY PROJECT WITH KUECKLE AS THE WINNING BID. A VOICE VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION BY MEMBER VUKELICH AND SECONDED BY MEMBER NEPRUD TO APPOINT TIM HOULE AND MIKE RUDE OF WSN AS ENGINEER’S FOR THE CITY OF CROSBY FOR 2008. A VOICE VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
City Clerk-Treasurer Cindy Nelson reported on the following:
- There is money budgeted for in 2007 for a direct deposit module for our computer system and the Clerk would like to purchase it.
MOTION BY MEMBER SHANKLE AND SECONDED BY MEMBER NEPRUD TO AUTHORIZE CLERK CINDY NELSON TO PURCHASE THE DIRECT DEPOSIT MODULE FROM CIVIC SYSTEMS FOR PAYROLL. A VOICE VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
- The status of the Ferrari insurance claim – Clerk Nelson has left messages with the adjuster and he hasn’t returned any calls. Mayor Sova asked for his number and he will call him regarding this claim.
- Member Vukelich inquired about the distance a fire pit needs to be from the property line and if Clerk Nelson has found out that information or not. Clerk Nelson did not find out the information, but will look for it and report directly to Member Vukelich
- Mayor Sova inquired about the status of the sign in the park for the playground and Michelle LeMieur still has the write up and not returned it back to the Clerk.
- Clerk Nelson reported that the City received a grant from the State of Minnesota for the Help America Voting Act in the amount of $270.00 for one (1) disabled voting booth with a light. She applied for 2 voting booths but we were only granted one, so we will have to purchase another one for the 2008 vote.
Member Shankle thanked Clerk Nelson for applying for the grant and being successful and getting $270.00.
Being no further business to come before the council, a MOTION WAS MADE BY MEMBER VUKELICH AND SECONDED BY MEMBER SHANKLE TO ADJOURN. A VOICE VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. Time was 6:53 p.m.
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Dale J. Sova, Mayor Cindy S. Nelson, Clerk-Treasurer