City Council Meetings 2016-2024

AGENDA REGULAR MEETING MOOSE LAKE CITY COUNCIL Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 4:00 pm; City Hall PRESENT: Mayor Ted Shaw, Councilor Walter Lower, Councilor Kris Huso, Councilor Doug Juntunen, Councilor Greg Sarvela OTHERS PRESENT: Administrator Tim Peterson, Finance Director Katie Bloom, Superintendent Phil Entner, Interim Police Chief Mike McNulty, Bethany Helwig 1. CALL TO ORDER A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Approval of Agenda  Motion to accept the agenda by Councilor Huso, seconded by Councilor Sarvela. Vote: Yes – Sarvela, Juntunen, Huso, Lower. No – 0. 2. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes 1. October 9, 2019 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes  Motion to accept the minutes by Councilor Sarvela, seconded by Councilor Juntunen. Vote: Yes – Sarvela, Juntunen, Huso, Lower. No – 0. B. Financial Reports 1. City Accounts Payable – November 2019 2. City Financial Statements – October 2019 3. Liquor Store - Profit & Loss Statement – October 2019  Motion to approve the financial reports by Councilor Juntunen, seconded by Councilor Lower. Vote: Yes – Sarvela, Juntunen, Huso, Lower. 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. 4. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS A. Police Chief a. Department Report October 2019  Interim Chief McNulty presented the October 2019 police report.  Chief McNulty also reported that the Tahoe is at Kolar Chevrolet for transmission issues that are covered under warranty.  Chief McNulty reported 253.6 pounds of drugs were turned in at the annual drug takeback program.  Chief McNulty explained that tobacco compliance notices went out to all tobacco license holders and compliance checks will follow in the near future.  Chief McNulty reported that Trunk or Treat was very busy. The police department was also a part of the state send off for the Rebel football team. B. Public Works Superintendent Report  Superintendent Entner reported the water department distributed 3.1 million gallons of drinking water.   Superintendent Entner explained the sewer department collected 27 million gallons of waste water and completed a discharge of 40.8 million gallons in the month of October.  Superintendent Entner reported that pothole filling was completed and blacktop patches were completed. The public works department also cleared more land behind the public works garage. They will be working on brush removal during the winter months.  Superintendent Entner explained that the cemeteries are winterized.  Superintendent Entner explained he attended MNWAR meeting on October 15, 2019 where they requested we store a pump along with the emergency response trailer in our storage yard.  Superintendent Entner was asked to speak at the annual meeting on an interview panel on March 26, 2020. C. Technology / Library Report  Councilor Lower reported the fall book sale raised $1,500.00. A public computer was purchased with the book sale money. D. City Engineer  Administrator Peterson explained that Carlton County, MNDOT, city staff and engineers will be meeting at Carlton County to discuss the proposed trail as well as getting all the proper approvals.  Administrator Peterson explained that the well house design was discussed as well as options for potential mandatory expansion in the future.  Administrator Peterson explained that the sewer department believes they found a leak in the campground’s sewer system and will be repairing it while they make repairs to the bathhouse before the campground is open for the season. E. Chamber of Commerce Updates.  No updates. 5. PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING A. City of Moose Lake Lodging Tax – Ordinance 165 a. Open Public Hearing  Motion to open the public hearing at 4:23 p.m. by Councilor Huso, seconded by Councilor Lower. Vote: Yes – Sarvela, Juntunen, Huso, Lower. No – 0. b. Public Comment  Administrator Peterson explained that he has received no comments from the public.  Mayor Shaw explained that the new hotel owners had no problem with a lodging tax. c. Close Public Hearing  Motion to close the public hearing at 4:25 p.m. by Councilor Juntunen, seconded by Councilor Huso. Vote: Yes – Sarvela, Juntunen, Huso, Lower. No – 0.  Councilor Juntunen explained he supports this idea as it is supporting the community.  Administrator Peterson explained that the payments would be submitted to the City. The City would withhold 5 percent of the amounts submitted and pass the rest along to the Moose Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.  Motion to pass Ordinance 165 by Councilor Huso, seconded by Councilor Juntunen. Vote: Yes – Sarvela, Juntunen, Huso, Lower. No – 0. 6. PREVIOUSLY DISCUSSED BUSINESS A. Electric PILOT Negotiation  Administrator Peterson explained that he would like to open up discussion during a joint meeting that will be decided on at a later time. B. Tobacco 21 Ordinance a. Example Letter to License Holders  Administrator Peterson explained that Carlton County is planning on passing the Tobacco 21 Ordinance with all of the restrictions.  Councilor Huso recommended tabling the item until Carlton County passes the ordinance. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. 2020 Budget – TNT Meeting December 11  Administrator Peterson reminded the Council that the Truth and Taxation meeting on December 11. B. Lawful Gambling Permit – Historical Society Bingo  Motion to pass the Historical Society Bingo permit by Councilor Huso, seconded by Councilor Lower. Vote: Yes – Sarvela, Juntunen, Huso, Lower. No – 0. C. Temporary Alcohol Permit – Moose Lake Brewing Fishing Contest  Motion to approve the temporary alcohol permit by Councilor Juntunen, seconded by Councilor Sarvela. Vote: Yes – Sarvela, Juntunen, Huso, Lower. No – 0. D. Minnesota Department of Health Campground Inspection  Administrator Peterson presented an inspection list of projects that we must complete on the old bathhouse prior to opening. E. Resolution 2019-11-01 – Designating Polling Place  Motion to approve Resolution 2019-11-01 by Councilor Sarvela, seconded by Councilor Lower. Vote: Yes – Sarvela, Juntunen, Huso, Lower. No – 0. F. Joint Commission Meeting Schedule  Administrator Peterson suggested January 8, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. as a joint commission meeting date. G. Sanitary Sewer Lining Project  Administrator Peterson presented a memorandum prepared by SEH regarding the Sanitary Sewer Lining project. H. Economic Development Authority Resignation  Administrator Peterson explained that Tia Grutkoski is resigning from the EDA. A nomination will be requested at the following Moose Lake Area Chamber meeting and brought back to the next Council meeting for approval. I. Open Police Officer Position  Motion to hire Ray Couture by Councilor Huso, seconded by Councilor Lower. Vote: Yes – Sarvela, Juntunen, Huso, Lower. No – 0. J. Police Department Discussion  Councilor Lower suggested discussing going back to having a working chief patrolling the streets during their shift. He also suggested discussing entering into a contract with Carlton County to patrol at night while the Moose Lake Police Department patrols during the day.  Councilor Lower explained that expenses have increased over $100,000 from 2016 and is looking for ways to decrease expenses.  Councilor Juntunen added that he would like more time with the information before making any decisions on the police department.  Acting Chief McNulty explained that the majority of the public enjoys having a 24/7 police department, but is interested in exploring all options.  The council asked Administrator Peterson to begin discussion with the Carlton County Sheriff’s Office to begin discussion to determine if they are interested in working together. K. Moose Lake Motel  Councilor Huso asked the status of the Moose Lake Motel.  Administrator Peterson explained that the contractor was taking samples of the ash last week and it will be coming down as soon as possible. 8. REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE 9. COMMITTEE AND BOARD MEETING MINUTES A. Moose Lake Power Regular Meeting Minutes – September 24, 2019 B. Moose Lake Public Library Meeting Minutes – October 7, 2019 C. Moose Lake Parks and Recreation Meeting Minutes – October 7, 2019 D. Moose Lake Public Library Meeting Minutes – November 4, 2019 E. Moose Lake Parks and Recreation Meeting Minutes – November 4, 2019 10. ANNOUNCEMENTS  Regular Moose Lake City Council Meeting, Wednesday, December 11, 2019 - 4:00 p.m. Moose Lake City Council/Town Board Chambers. Moose Lake Economic Development Authority, Wednesday, December 11, 2019 – 12:00 p.m. City Conference Room Moose Lake Water and Light Commission, Regular Meeting– Tuesday, November 19, 2019 – 3:00 P.M. Water and Light Office. Moose Lake Housing and Redevelopment Authority Board – December 9, 2019, – 11:00 A.M. Hillside Manor Office. Moose Lake Area Fire District – Tuesday, December 10, 2019 - 6:30 p.m. – Emergency Response Center. Moose Lake Park Board Meeting – Monday, December 2, 2019 - 6:30 p.m. City Council/Town Board Chamber Library Board Meeting – December 9, 2019 – 1:00 pm. City Conference Room. 10. ADJOURNMENT  Motion to adjourn by Councilor Juntunen, seconded by Councilor Lower. Vote: Yes – Sarvela, Juntunen, Huso, Lower. N – 0.