City Council

Agenda Regular Meeting of the City Council Monday, April 25, 2005 I. Call to Order A. 7:00 p.m. in the Council Room, City Hall. II. Roll Call A. Members present: B. Members absent: C. Consultants and City Staff present: D. Visitors present: III. Consent Agenda A. Minutes of Past Meetings: To approve the minutes of the regular meeting held Monday, April 11, and Special Meetings held Thursday, April 14 and Wednesday, April 20, 2005. Addendum #1 B. C. Council Action: IV. Visitors and Communications A. Administrative Coordinator Issues: 1. Electric Department Truck: Review of the quote received and specifications for the proposed electric department truck. Addendum #2 Council Action: 2. Zoning Application – Caledonia Lumber Company: A Zoning Application has submitted by Caledonia Lumber Company proposing to construct a residence with a 32’ x 32’ attached garage at 603 East Grove Street. This proposal requires variances as shown on Addendum #3. Council Action: 1  3. Zoning Application – Hartson: A Zoning Application has been received from Mr. and Mrs. Archie Hartson, 414 South Pine Street, proposing to remove an old porch on the front of the house and replace it with an 8’ x 20’ deck to be located approximately 23’ from the east (front) property line, requiring a 7’ setback variance. Addendum #4 Council Action: 4. Zoning Application – Winjum: A Zoning Application has been submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Troy Winjum, 317 North Badger Street, proposing to construct an 8’ x 28’ porch on the front of their home to be located approximately 18’ from east (front) property line and approximately 9’ from the south (side) property line, requiring variances as shown on Addendum #5. Council Action: 5. Auditorium Balcony Enclosure For Storage: Enclosed with the Agenda is a proposal estimate and an illustration showing how the storage area on the Auditorium Balcony maybe fenced off for the two separate rates. The proposal for $1,769 would enclose the west 33’ of the balcony providing a gate entry/exit from the spot light booth as well as entry from the door leading off the gym floor. The proposal for $2,858 would seal off the entire balcony from the east to west side of the Auditorium with entry/exit from either of the two doors leading off the gym floor. A small gate would be installed in front of the spot light booth which could be opened when using the spotlight. This request is made particularly with respect to a petition from Founders Days to have an area to store their materials, but could be used to store certain city equipment as well. Addendum #6 Council Action: 6. Street Maintenance – Crack Fill Project: Enclosed is a copy of the advertisement and specification for the 2005 Crack Fill Project along with an illustration of the streets to be completed. Bids received will be presented at the meeting. Addendum #7 Council Action: B. Garbage and Recyclable Collection: A Committee Meeting was held April 18 with Richard Sanitary Service and Harters whereat the Council Committee (Vick and Standish) interviewed Mr. Skauge and Mr. Harter and reviewed rates of other municipalities in Houston and Fillmore Counties. The Committee will 2  present a recommendation to the full council on whether or not to bid the service when the current contract expires August 31, 2005. C. Houston County Agricultural Society Request for Contribution: Ben Klankowski, representing the Houston County Ag Society/Houston County Fairboard wishes to solicit a donation from the City Of Caledonia to apply towards the construction costs of proposed restroom addition at the fairgrounds. Council Action: D. E. F. Communications: 1. LMC Friday Fax, 4-15-05. Addendum #8 V. Old Business A. Ordinance – Recreational Vehicles 1. Publication of Abbreviated Outline: I request Council authorization to publish the outline of major headings for the Recreational Vehicle Ordinance. To make such publication, the Council must believe the outline clearly illustrates the content of the full ordinance. The abbreviated version must be approved for publication by a 4/5 majority vote. Addendum #9 Council Action: 2. Permit Fee: Having spoken with Police Chief Shefelbine, we recommend an annual fee for Special Vehicle Licenses, including golf carts and recreational vehicles of $10 per year. Council Action: 3. Request for Authorization to Use Golf Cart: Linda (Gary) Conway, requests council authorization to travel about the city via golf cart. Council Action: B. 3  C. VI. New Business A. Ambulance Attendant Training: Robert Augedahl, Director, requests the Council authorize reimbursement to each of three ambulance attendants who recently took continuing education credit training as EMT’s. The reimbursement fee for Nicole DeWall and Norene Schwirtz is $75 and the reimbursement fee to Mary Betz is $60. Council Action: B. C. VII. Clerk’s Report A. Fence Damage: Damage was done to a fence along the first base line when an out of control vehicle when over the embankment and struck the fence. The City has received a proposal from Moe Fencing to repair the damage for a cost of $692 which we will accept and then submit to the driver’s insurance company. B. School Crossing Sign: Enclosed is a page out of the uniform sign manual of the State of Minnesota addressing school crossing signs. Addendum #10 C. Arts Grant: Enclosed, for information only, is the final report on the Arts Grant for the Scottish Heritage Dinner which was held March 19. Addendum #11 D. Safety and Loss Control Meeting: Tomorrow, April 26, Chief Shefelbine, Tony Klug, Mike Gerardy and myself will be attending the League of Minnesota Cities Annual Safety and Loss Control Seminar at Rochester. E. Meeting with Mike Davy: I wish to confer with Mayor Morey and Member Fisch to schedule a meeting with Mike Davy, Davy Engineering Company. This relates to the investigation of a storm water control around West Main Street. VIII. Miscellaneous Items A. B. C. IX. Adjournment 4