City Council Meetings 2016-2024

AGENDA REGULAR MEETING MOOSE LAKE CITY COUNCIL Wednesday, November 18, 2020, 4:00 pm; City Hall PRESENT: Mayor Ted Shaw, Councilor Kris Huso, Councilor Doug Juntunen, Councilor Greg Sarvela, Councilor Walter Lower. OTHERS PRESENT: City Administrator Katie Bloom, Finance Director Ellissa Owens, Public Works Superintendent Phil Entner, Police Chief Darren Juntunen, George Eilertson 1. CALL TO ORDER A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Approval of Agenda  Motion to approve the agenda by Councilor Lower, second by Councilor Sarvela. Vote: Yes – Sarvela, Juntunen, Huso, Lower, Shaw. No – 0. 2. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes 1. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes – August 12, 2020 2. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes – September 9, 2020 3. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes – October 14, 2020 4. Special City Council Meeting Minutes – November 12, 2020  Motion to approve the minutes as written by Councilor Juntunen, seconded by Councilor Lower. Vote: Yes – Sarvela, Juntunen, Huso, Lower, Shaw. No – 0. B. Financial Reports 1. City Accounts Payable – October 2020 2. City Financial Statements – October 2020 3. Liquor Store - Profit & Loss Statement – October 2020  Motion to approve the financial reports as presented by Councilor Huso, seconded by Councilor Lower. Vote: Yes – Sarvela, Juntunen, Huso, Lower, Shaw. 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 2020  Chief Juntunen explained that the police department spent a significant amount of time at MSOP and DOC due to some investigations.  Chief Juntunen also explained that they had been in contact with a few vehicle owners that had not been moving their vehicles during snow storms.  Councilor Lower also requested that residents continue to remove snow and ice on sidewalks and around fire hydrants. B. Public Works Superintendent Report   Superintendent Entner reported that the water department distributed 3.9 million gallons of drinking water during October. The fire hydrant near 800 Lakeshore drive was successfully replaced and is back in service. The wellhouse continues to make progress.  Superintendent Entner reported the sewer department collected 11.1 million gallons of waste water during the month of October. The October discharge was completed successfully.  Superintendent Entner requested the public exercise caution surrounding snow removal equipment.  Superintendent Entner reported problems with residents pushing snow across the road and is requesting the public to find other snow removal alternatives. C. Technology / Library Report  The library board minutes were included in the packet. D. City Engineer  Administrator Bloom explained that we have applied for two $10,000 grants to seal the old city wells. We have secured one of them and are waiting to hear back on the second. Once we find out if we are successful, we can move forward with sealing the old wells.  Administrator Bloom also explained that we are moving forward with applying for a grant to complete the loop trail from the round-about on Highway 73 to the existing Portage Trail. If successful, funding would not be available until 2025. E. Chamber of Commerce Updates.  Mayor Shaw explained that the Santa visit is tentatively planned for December 5 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. It is planned to be at the First National Bank branch location and will be drive-thru only. 5. PREVIOUSLY DISCUSSED BUSINESS A. 2020B G.O. Water Revenue Bond Resolution 20-11-06  George Eilertson presented the financing for the 2020B G.O. Water Revenue Bond.  Motion to approve Resolution 20-11-06 by Councilor Huso, seconded by Councilor Juntunen. Vote: Yes – Sarvela, Juntunen, Huso, Lower, Shaw. No – 0. B. Part-Time Library Assistant  Motion to approve the hiring of Marilyn John by Councilor Huso, seconded by Mayor Shaw. Vote: Yes – Sarvela, Juntunen, Huso, Lower, Shaw. No – 0. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Moose Lake Area Hockey Association Lease Agreement  Administrator Bloom presented the contract with the Moose Lake Area Hockey Association Lease Agreement that is up for renewal.  Councilor Juntunen requested arena financial reports for 2019 and 2020.  Motion to approve the Moose Lake Area Hockey Association Lease Agreement by Councilor Juntunen, seconded by Councilor Sarvela. Vote: Yes – Sarvela, Juntunen, Huso, Lower, Shaw. No – 0. B. Wayne Langhorst Retirement  Motion to accept the retirement of Wayne Langhorst by Councilor Lower, seconded by Councilor Juntunen. Vote: Yes – Sarvela, Juntunen, Huso, Lower, Shaw. No – 0. C. Resolution 20-11-03 – Police & Fire PERA, Chad Walsh D. Resolution 20-11-04 – Police & Fire PERA, Chad Pattison E. Resolution 20-11-07 – Police & Fire PERA, August Reynolds  Motion to approve Resolutions 20-11-03, 20-11-04 and 20-11-07 by Councilor Huso, seconded by Councilor Juntunen. Vote: Yes – Sarvela, Juntunen, Huso, Lower, Shaw. No – 0. F. Resolution 20-11-05 – Declaring Surplus Property  Motion to approve Resolution 20-11-05 by Councilor Juntunen, seconded by Councilor Lower. Vote: Yes – Sarvela, Juntunen, Huso, Lower. No – 0.  G. Cemetery Mower Deck Quotes  Motion to approve the estimate from Moose Lake Implement of $1,775.00 by Councilor Juntunen, seconded by Councilor Lower. Vote: Yes- Sarvela, Juntunen, Huso, Lower, Shaw. No – 0. H. Ferric Chloride Quotes  Motion to approve the purchase of ferric chloride by Hawkins at a price of $1.35 per gallon by Councilor Juntunen, seconded by Councilor Sarvela. Vote: Yes – Sarvela, Juntunen, Huso, Lower, Shaw. No – 0. I. 2021 Budget – TNT Meeting December 9, 2020, 6:00 p.m.  Administrator Bloom reminded the public that the Truth In Taxation meeting will be December 9, 2020 beginning at 6:00 p.m. J. 2021 Campground Updates  Administrator Bloom explained some future campground changes that are currently being considered by staff. K. Liquor Store Freezer  Motion to approve the estimate from the Webstaurant Store in the amount of $3,128.29 by Councilor Juntunen, seconded by Councilor Huso. Vote: Yes – Sarvela, Juntunen, Huso, Lower, Shaw. No – 0. 7. REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE A. Willow River CIP – William Bolin 8. COMMITTEE AND BOARD MEETING MINUTES A. Moose Lake Area Fire Protection District Minutes – October 13, 2020 B. Moose Lake Parks and Recreation Minutes – November 2, 2020 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS Regular Moose Lake City Council Meeting, Wednesday, December 9, 2020 - 4:00 p.m. Moose Lake City Council/Town Board Chambers. Moose Lake Economic Development Authority, Wednesday, December 16, 2020 – 12:00 p.m. City Conference Room Moose Lake Water and Light Commission, Regular Meeting– Tuesday, December 15, 2020 – 3:00 P.M. Water and Light Office. Moose Lake Housing and Redevelopment Authority Board – Monday, December 14, 2020 – 11:00 A.M. Hillside Manor Office. Moose Lake Area Fire District – Tuesday, December 8, 2020 - 6:30 p.m. – Emergency Response Center. Moose Lake Park Board Meeting – Monday, December 7, 2020 - 6:30 p.m. City Council/Town Board Chamber. 10. ADJOURNMENT  Motion to adjourn by Councilor Juntunen, seconded by Councilor Lower. Vote: Yes – Sarvela, Juntunen, Huso, Lower, Shaw. No – 0.