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Lanesboro City Council Regular Meeting
Monday, September 15th, 2008
Council Chambers at 5:30 p.m.

Present: Drake, Jeannette, Rahn, Dybing & O’Connor
Absent:
Visitors: Robert Thompson, Andy Drake, Ross Trauterschaude, Mike Bubany, Lisa Brainard & Jade Wangen

REGULAR MEETING:
The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Rahn.
The agenda was approved, with the addition Robert Thompson with concerns on the Whittier project and the addition of dates for Truth in Taxation hearings, with a motion by Dybing, second by O’Connor, motion carried.
The minutes from the Regular Meeting on September 2nd were approved with a motion by O’Connor, second Jeannette, motion carried.

PERSONS WITH BUSINESS BEFORE THE COUNCIL:
Andy Drake – Fire Chief: Bids for Cement and in floor heat for fire hall:
Andy provided the Council with bids to replace the cement floor and to install in floor heat. The Fire Department has voted to pay for half of the cost from the gambling funds if the Council will match. The ceiling heaters are in bad shape and must be replaced if the Council chooses not to do the floor with the in floor heat, which would cost approximately $8,000. Andy Drake stated that the in floor heat and cement would be the most economically sound investment for the fire hall. Kevin Drake made a motion to accept Bakke’s Cement’s low bid for the Cement and VIS Plumbing and Heating for the in-floor heat with the additions as outlined, second Jeannette, motion carried.
Mike Bubany – David Drown & Associates: Bond Bids
Bubany noted that there were three bidders on the bond. The rates were lower than projected and Bubany recommended that the Council accept and proceed with the low bidder, noting that a good will deposit would be made and that the full amount would be deposited on October 1st. Rahn made a motion to accept the resolution as presented awarding the bid to Doherty & CO., second by Dybing, motion carried.
Robert Thompson – Citizen: Whittier Street Project Concerns:
Thompson noted that he had spoke with the contractor about the Parkway/Whittier intersection and the contractor stated that there would be no catch basins installed for that intersection. Thompson asked why the project was going to even be done if the water problems were not going to be handled. Vickerman noted that she would discuss Thompson’s concerns with the engineer and report back to the Council members and Thompson.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:
EDA: September 8th, 2008 – O’Connor
O’Connor noted that Rick and Michelle Speltz came before the EDA to share their experience with the private Assisted Living Center that they own in Lewiston. They shared their policies and guidelines for their Assisted Living. The EDA also discussed setting up the revolving loan funds for the future from the Small Cities Grant payback funds. The EDA will work on policies and procedures for the handling of the funds in the future.

HOUSEKEEPING:
Art Council – Temporary Liquor License for October 4th: Ross Trauterschaude asked on behalf of the Art Council to receive permission for a temporary liquor license for their upcoming Moulin Rouge event to be held at the St. Mane Theater. O’Connor made a motion to approve the permit, second Jeannette, motion carried.
Paying of the Bills: Jeannette made motion to pay the bills as presented, except for changing Melissa Benson the proper vendor of Bakke’s Cement, second Dybing, motion carried.
Levy and Budget for 2009 and Truth in Taxation Hearings: After discussion on the budget and levy, Dybing made a motion to have an increase of 3% from last year’s levy for a total levy of $394,053 and to set the Truth in Taxation hearing for December 1st, 2008 and continuation hearing for December 15th, 2008, with the final levy and budget to be set on December 15th, 2008, second O’Connor, motion carried. This was more than proposed budget and it was directed to put the additional funds under operating expense under the general until the final budget is completed.
Boiler for Community Center: Vickerman noted that she was waiting to receive a quote from VIS Plumbing and Heating, and asked the Council to give her the discression to approve a bid in order to order the boiler. O’Connor made a motion to allow Vickerman to make a decision, with a call into the Mayor, second Dybing, motion carried.
Administrator Contract: O’Connor made a motion, based upon closed meeting discussions, to approve employment agreement as amended, second Jeannette, motion carried.
Administrator Medical Leave: Jeannette made a motion, based upon closed meeting discussions, to approve a medical leave of six weeks after Vickerman’s baby is born and to allow Marge Drake to fill in some time for Vickerman and allow office to be closed if necessary with a note on the door, second Dybing, motion carried.
Citizens Comments: No Comments

ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING:
At 6:39pm, Jeannette made a motion to adjourn the regular Meeting, second Dybing, motion carried.

 

Respectfully Submitted By:

Bobbie Vickerman – City Administrator/Clerk

City of Lanesboro Steven L. Rahn, Mayor | Bobbie Vickerman, City Administrator 202 Parkway Avenue South - - Lanesboro, MN 55949 507-467-3722 | lanesboro@acegroup.cc

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