REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 3, 2008
7:00 P.M.
ROYALTON CITY CENTER
Mayor Pro-Tem Libke called the Regular City Council meeting to order. The pledge of allegiance was said. On roll call members present were: Libke, Verley, Gutzkow, and Cekalla. Absent: Lauer
People present: Tim Majaski, Planning and Zoning; Terry Lehrke, Morrison County Record; Al Doty, State Representative; Carol Anderson, Morrison County Economic Development; Joe Newman, Newmans’ Mfg.; and Carol Madsen, Royalton City Clerk.
Libke had one addition to the 5-20-08 Minutes. The first paragraph on the second page should include: The grant money will be turned over to Morrison County Economic Development, who will provide it to Newmans’ Mfg. as a low interest loan. As the loan is repaid, it will be available for other low interest loans through out Morrison County.
Cekalla made a motion to approve the minutes, as corrected, of the Regular City Council meeting on May 20, 2008, 2nd by Gutzkow. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Verley added one action item, and Libke added one action item and three discussion items to the agenda.
No Public Forum.
Department Reports were given.
Cekalla made a motion to approve the tobacco license for the “Log Bar and Grill” at 109 East Centre Street, effective from July 1, 2008 through Dec. 31, 2008, 2nd by Verley. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Cekalla made a motion to approve the On, Off and Sunday Liquor licenses for “Log Bar and Grill” at 109 East Centre Street, from July 1, 2008 to Aug. 31, 2008, contingent on work comp information, 2nd by Gutzkow. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Mayor Pro-Tem Libke recessed the Regular City Council meeting at 7:16 p.m. and called to order the Public Hearing for the request to consider applying for a $250,000.00 grant from the Minnesota Investment Fund Grant Fund on behalf of Newmans’ Manufacturing.
Carol Anderson, Morrison County Economic Development, explained this is to help Newmans’ Mfg. come out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy. A $4,000,000.00 total package is being put together for them. For the MN Investment Fund Grant Fund, the City needs to write the application then the grant money will be turned over to Morrison County Economic Development. They will in turn give it to Newmans’ Mfg. in the form of a low interest loan. As Newmans’ repays the loan, Morrison County Economic Development will make it available for other low interest loans in Morrison County. Libke clarified that in applying for this money there would not be any cost to the City
Cekalla made a motion to adjourn the public hearing at 7:28 p.m., 2nd by Gutzkow. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Mayor Pro-Tem Libke called the Regular City Council meeting back to order at 7:29 p.m.
Verley made a motion to adopt Resolution 6-3-08-1, a resolution requesting Designation of Community Development of Morrison County as a Local Development Organization and to apply for a state grant through MNDEED, on behalf of Newmans’ Mfg., with the grant monies to be received by Community Development of Morrison County to be re-issued to Newmans Mfg. in the form of a low interest loan, 2nd by Cekalla. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
The quotes for a cleaning company for City Hall were reviewed. The Clerk explained she asked for three quotes but only received two back. After a short discussion Verley suggested that the City give the part time public works person more hours and have him do the cleaning. Verley will check with the Public Works Department and see if he would be interested.
Verley reported that the No Elm Street Sewer line problem will be taken care of.
Cekalla made a motion to acknowledge the gambling application from the Holy Trinity Church for bingo and a raffle set for November 2, 2008, with no waiting period, 2nd by Gutzkow. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Verley reported Public Works Supervisor, Lee Popp, gave Dan McDougall his annual performance review. Verley made a motion to move Dan McDougall to next step on the pay scale, which is $13.37, effective June 6, 2008, 2nd by Cekalla. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Mayor Pro-Tem Libke thanked all the volunteers for all the work on the annual All Wheels Rodeo.
Mayor Pro-Tem Libke reported he signed about 8 or 9 letters to be sent out to home owners that are in violation of the Nuisance Ordinance #34. He also reported that Riverside Assisted Living has erosion on the back hill where there is no lawn and there has been no attempt to plant grass. Cekalla will approach them about it.
Mayor Pro-Tem Libke reported that the rumor about the Duevel annexation property was sold to a farmer for agricultural purposes is only a rumor according to the current property owner, Duane Strand.
Mayor Pro-Tem Libke received a communication from an individual involved in a car roll over. He was billed but didn’t feel he should have to pay for something he didn’t use or call in. After a short discussion it was decided to follow policy, which is to bill out all First Response calls if not a resident of the City. Mayor Pro-Tem Libke will notify them of the decision.
Al Doty gave a legislative update.
Cekalla made a motion to pay all bills, voucher no’s 28261 - 28287, in the amount of $10,464.42, 2nd by Verley. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Verley made a motion to adjourn at 8:35 p.m., 2nd by Gutzkow. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
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Clerk/Treasurer