City Council Meetings 2016-2024

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MOOSE LAKE CITY COUNCIL Wednesday, July 11, 2018, 4:00 pm; City Hall PRESENT: Mayor Theodore Shaw, Councilor Kris Huso, Councilor Greg Sarvela, Councilor Doug Juntunen, Councilor Mike Peterson OTHERS PRESENT: Chief Bryce Bogenholm, Superintendent Phil Entner, City Administrator Tim Peterson, Deputy Clerk/Finance Director Katie Bloom, Lois Johnson, Doug Host 1. CALL TO ORDER A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Approval of Agenda  Motion to approve the agenda by Councilor Juntunen, seconded by Councilor Huso. Vote: Yes - Huso, Juntunen, Sarvela. No – 0. 2. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes 1. June 13, 2018 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes B. Financial Reports 1. City Accounts Payable – July 2018 2. City Financial Statements – June 2018 3. Liquor Store - Profit & Loss Statement – June 2018  Motion to approve the financial statements and minutes by Councilor Huso, seconded by Councilor Juntunen. Vote: Yes – Huso, Juntunen, Sarvela. No – 0. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT This time is reserved comments from the public on matters not listed on the agenda. Please keep comments to 3 minutes. 2017 CITY OF MOOSE LAKE AUDITTED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PRESENTATION  Doug Host presented the 2017 audit. 4. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS A. Police Chief a. Department Report June 11 – July 8, 2018  Chief Bogenholm explained that it has been a very busy summer so far with some in-depth investigations.  Chief Bogenholm explained that the police department is planning National Night Out at the park on August 7, 2018 from 5:00-7:30.  Chief Bogenholm attended the fire district meeting regarding getting access to an interview room.  Administrator Peterson mentioned that last month the police department spent 90 hours at DOC, which is extremely high. B. Public Works Superintendent Report  Superintendent Enter explained that with the heavy rains in June they had 3rd Street was away as well as two driveways. In addition, they ditched 1,000 feet of residue, jetted many culverts and closed and reopened 5 roads. These events totaled roughly $30,000.00 in damages, which we are working to get back.   During the last month, the water department pumped 4 million gallons of drinking water and the water tower was inspected.  The sewer department pumped 21.5 million gallons of wastewater. The sewer department also cleaned 3,000 feet of sewer pipes.  The street department has road closures and road cleanup all in place for agate days. C. Technology / Library Report  Administrator Peterson explained that the liquor store cameras are almost ready to be up and ready. The fiber is run to the campground and he will have a quote for internet at the campground for the next council meeting D. City Engineer a. Monthly Meeting Minutes June 26, 2018  Administrator Peterson explained SEH updated some of our maps and are continuing to do so. They are reviewing many different projects including the potential replacement of sewer pipes that serve the downtown area. E. Chamber of Commerce Updates.  Lois explained that Danny Whited and Danny Lilya are the two new junior ambassadors. They are helping the Chamber of Commerce all summer. The Gem and Mineral Show will be held at the Riverside Arena Saturday and Sunday July 13 and 14. The Agate Stampede time has changed from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Saturday, July 13.  Lois mentioned that the Triathlon is coming up on July 21. 5. PREVIOUSLY DISCUSSED BUSINESS A. Gas Franchise Fee  Administrator Peterson explained that he met with the school board. They understood the need for road projects. He will meet with DOC and MSOP during the coming month. B. Animal Control a. Resolution 18.07.01 Supporting City of Cloquet Animal Impound Facility  Administrator Peterson explained that local cities are coming together to support the City of Cloquet building some kennels in the one of their Public Works buildings.  Motion to approve Resolution 18.07.01 by Councilor Huso, seconded by Councilor Sarvela. Vote: Yes – Sarvela, Huso, Juntunen, Peterson. No – 0. C. Joint Meeting with Moose Lake Town Board  Administrator Peterson explained that no date has been selected to meet. D. Striping Parking Spots – Changing One Way on Elm Ave  Administrator Peterson explained a poll was posted on Facebook asking which director Elm should go and the vote was 50/50. Administrator Peterson suggested since the vote was so close, we should leave the one-way alone.  Motion to accept Kiminski Sealcoat and Striping estimate of $750.00 by Councilor Huso, seconded by Councilor Peterson. Vote: Yes – Juntunen, Peterson, Huso, Sarvela. No – 0. E. Off-Sale Liquor Store Sign  Councilor Juntunen asked if the sign has been put up that was discussed during the June City Council Meeting. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolution 18.07.02 – Electric Utility Bond ($1,000,000)  Councilor Peterson explained that these funds are for installing a new generator.  Administrator Peterson explained that it is a five-year bond and bonding is a great option of paying for this large dollar project.   Motion to approve Resolution 18.07.02 by Councilor Peterson, seconded by Councilor Sarvela. Vote: Yes – Sarvela, Juntunen, Huso, Peterson. No – 0. B. Moose Lake WWTF Capacity Letter  Administrator Peterson explained that we could add 263 households before our ponds were at capacity.  Councilor Juntunen asked if we have any plans of adding on to our ponds. C. WWTF Lift Station Project Final Pay Request and Change Order  Administrator Peterson explained that this is the final pay request for all the work that has been completed.  Motion to approve the change order one in the amount of $102,314.92 and approve pay request number twelve in the amount of $215,028.90 by Councilor Sarvela, seconded by Councilor Peterson. Vote: Yes – Sarvela, Juntunen, Huso, Peterson. No – 0. D. LMC and Area Cities Meeting  Administrator Peterson explained that he had a meeting with the League of Minnesota Cities regarding anything they could do better or different for our local cities. Topics that were discussed were issues including funding for small cities specifically for infrastructure and the ability to purchase flood insurance in the event of smaller floods. E. Citizen Request to Pave 3rd Street (Hickory is cross street)  Administrator Peterson explained that 3rd Street washed out during the recent storms. This could potentially be a small project that can be budgeted for 2019.  Councilor Juntunen mentioned that he would prefer to stick to the priority list. F. 141 Knollwood Water Request  Administrator Peterson explained the new owner of 141 Knollwood is requesting water.  Consensus given to let the homeowner know a decision was made a year ago to not extend water. If the homeowner can get all homeowners on that street to agree to extend water, the city would look into the possibility. G. Performance Review  Motion to open the closed session by Councilor Huso, seconded by Councilor Sarvela. Vote: Yes – Sarvela, Juntunen, Peterson, Huso. No – 0.  Motion to close the closed session by Councilor Huso, seconded by Councilor Sarvela. Vote: Yes – Sarvela, Juntunen, Peterson, Huso. No – 0.  Motion to approve Administrator Peterson’s contract by Councilor Huso, seconded by Councilor Juntunen. Vote: Yes – Juntunen, Peterson, Huso, Sarvela. No – 0. The City Council of the City of Moose Lake will meet in closed session pursuant to MN Statutes section 13D.05 subd. 3(a) to discuss the City Administrator’s performance evaluations. The meeting will take place in the Council Chambers of the Community Center at 313 Elm Ave. Following the closed session, the council will re-convene in open session pursuant to the posted agenda for that date and time and during such open session summarize its conclusion and make any motions. H. Commercial Freezer  Administrator Peterson explained the freezer broke at the arena.  Motion to accept the estimate of $1,603.00 from Dougherty Appliances by Councilor Huso, seconded by Sarvela. Vote: Yes – Sarvela, Juntunen, Huso, Peterson. No – 0. 7. REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE A. Data Request – Open the Books  Administrator Peterson explained that both of the data requests have been fulfilled and take a lot of time. B. Data Request – Rinke Noonan (301 Arrowhead Lane) 8. COMMITTEE AND BOARD MEETING MINUTES  A. Moose Lake Power Regular Meeting Minutes – April 17, 2018 B. Moose Lake Parks and Rec Meeting Minutes – June 4, 2018 C. Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes – June 13, 2018 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS Regular Moose Lake City Council Meeting, Wednesday, August 8, 2018 - 4:00 p.m. Moose Lake City Council/Town Board Chambers. Moose Lake Economic Development Authority, Wednesday, August 8, 2018 – 12:00 p.m. City Conference Room Moose Lake Water and Light Commission, Regular Meeting– Tuesday, July 17, 2018 – 3:00 P.M. Water and Light Office. Moose Lake Housing and Redevelopment Authority Board – August 13, 2018, – 11:00 A.M. Hillside Manor Office. Moose Lake Area Fire District – Tuesday, August 14, 2018 - 6:30 p.m. – Emergency Response Center. Moose Lake Park Board Meeting – Monday, August 6, 2018 - 6:30 p.m. City Council/Town Board Chamber Library Board Meeting – August 13, 2018 – 1:45 pm. City Conference Room. Moose Lake Technology Committee- August 2, 2018- 9:00 AM; City Conference room. Cemetary Board Meeting-August 9, 2018-10:00 AM; City Conference room. 10. ADJOURNMENT  Motion to adjourn by Councilor Peterson seconded by Councilor Huso. Vote: Yes – Sarvela, Huso, Juntunen, Peterson. No – 0.