City Council

Agenda Regular Meeting of the City Council Monday, September 26, 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, September 12, and the Special Meeting held Monday, September 19, 2005. Addendum #1 B. Gambling Applications: Applications for Exempt Permit. 1. An application submitted by the Caledonia Wrestling Club to conduct a raffle at Caledonia High School, 825 North Warrior Avenue, on February 9, 2006, requesting waiver of the waiting period. 2. An application submitted by the Church of St. Mary to conduct a raffle at St. Mary’s School, 308 East South Street, on February 24, 2006. 3. An application submitted by the Church of St. Mary to conduct a raffle at St. Mary’s School, 308 East South Street, on April 7, 2006. C. D. Council Action: 1 IV. Visitors and Communications A. Zoning Application – Von Arx: Jeff and Judy Von Arx, 519 South Decorah Street, have submitted a Zoning Application proposing to move a 10’ x 12’ utility shed onto their lot to be located approximately 18.5’ from the west (front) property line, requiring a setback variance of 11.5’ from that line. Addendum #2 Council Action: B. RG & G Proposed Development: Enclosed with the Agenda is the most recent illustration of the proposed development, dated 9-22-05. (Council Packets Only) Addendum #3 Council Action: C. D. E. Communications 1. Southeast Minnesota Development Corporation Invitation to a training session on Economic Development. Addendum #4 2. SEMDC News, summer 2005. Addendum #5 V. Old Business A. Electric Department Garage: Consideration for approval of the proposed 31’ x 40’ Electric Department Garage for an estimated cost of up to $31,000. Council Action: B. Police Department Temporary Secretarial Position: Consideration of appointment to the position of Temporary Secretarial Position during the absence of Amy Hoscheit and designation of an hourly rate. Council Action: C. D. 2 VI. New Business A. Liquor Store Staffing: Patty Gavin, Manager, recommends the appointment of Cynthia Meyer as a Liquor Store Retail Clerk effective, Monday, September 19, 2005. At a starting rate of $ , with a three month probationary period. Council Action: B. Sanitary Sewer System Connections: Please review Addendum #6. After conversing with Tony Klug, Water / Waste Water Supervisor, I will attempt to have a recommendation prepared for Monday evening meetings. Council Action: C. Snow Removal Quotes: At this time the Council may consider any quotes received by the City for Snow Removal during the winter of 2005/2006. Quotes are due at 5:00 p.m., Monday, September 26. Addendum #7 Council Action: D. E. VII. Clerk’s Report A. Uniform Building Code: I attended the Houston County Public Meeting on Tuesday, September 20, to discuss the possibility of Houston County implementing the State of Minnesota Uniform Building Code. I will give a brief explanation of the meeting and attitude of attendees. B. Thank You Letter: At the recommendation of Member Standish, I drafted a thank you letter to the Clerk – Administrator of the City of Pipestone who initially sent the application letter they submitted to their local MNDOT Office, applying for flashing lights at their crosswalk. Addendum #8 C. LMC Seminar: Enclosed is a copy of the Agenda of the League of Minnesota Seminar I attended at Rochester on September 15. Addendum #9 D. 2005 Law Summaries: The City received a copy of the 2005 Law Summaries from the League of Minnesota Cities. Enclosed herewith is a copy of the table of 3  contents. If you are interested in any particular law, I can loan you the book to review the item. Addendum #10 E. F. VIII. Miscellaneous Items. A. B. C. IX. Adjournment 4