Lanesboro City Council Regular Meeting
Monday, November 3rd, 2008
Council Chambers at 5:30 p.m.

Present: O’Connor, Jeannette, Rahn & Dybing
Absent: Drake
Visitors: Jan Meyer & Jade Wangen

REGULAR MEETING:
The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Rahn.
The agenda was approved, with the additions of the brush dump, regional meeting overview and CERT training, with a motion by O’Connor, second by Jeannette, motion carried.
The minutes from the Regular Meeting on October 20th were approved with a motion by O’Connor, second Dybing, motion carried.

PERSONS WITH BUSINESS BEFORE THE COUNCIL:
N/A

COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Public Utilities: October 21st, 2008 – Vickerman
Vickerman reviewed the PU meeting. She noted that the dam was discussed further and the Commission was hoping to receive the engineering report by the next meeting. Vickerman also noted that the Capital Improvement Projects were discussed along with the upcoming improvements that the Utilities need to make.
TMI: October 23rd, 2008 – O’Connor
O’Connor noted that he attended the second grant program from SMIF; the grant program is called Entrepreneurship, initiatives to help existing or new developments. O’Connor noted that the first meeting had approximately 40 to 45 people who attended and the group broke down five different projects. Two projects discussed local food options, one was for revitalization of the St. Mane Theater, another was a part-time entertainment coordinator at the chamber and the last was information kiosks. The part-time entertainment coordinator and St. Mane revitalizations received 1st and 2nd as voted upon by those present. Project teams were created and at the meeting in December the groups will come back to present their ideas!
EDA: November 3rd, 2008 – O’Connor
O’Connor noted that the EDA reviewed its existing projects such as the revolving loan fund, the assisted living research and an update on the TMI. O’Connor noted that he and Vickerman needed to work out the revolving loan fund prior to the next meeting.

HOUSEKEEPING:
Museum Capital Funds Request: O’Connor made a motion to approve the Museum’s request for $1,000 for light improvements out of the Fund’s savings, Vickerman noted that there is a negative balance in the fund that she is asking the Council to cover as well, O’Connor included that in his motion, second Dybing, motion carried.
Turkey Bowling: Vickerman noted that this has been a yearly event for the past few years and usually 2-3 parking spaces are used. Rahn made motion to approve event, second Dybing, motion carried. Jeannette abstained from voting due to his ownership of the business that is asking for the event.
Thanksgiving Week Office Hours: Vickerman stated that they have closed the office the past few years for the entire week of Thanksgiving. This has given the office staff time to file away miscellaneous items and prepare for the upcoming pre-audit and audit. Vickerman asked the Council to officially close the office again the Monday – Wednesday for that week. Dybing made motion to close the office the week of Thanksgiving, second Jeannette, motion carried.
Employee ½ Day: Vickerman noted that the employees did not get their ½ day off yet this year and is asking the Council to allow the employees to have a ½ day off for an upcoming Friday. Jeannette made motion to approve the ½ day off based upon agreement of the employees, second O’Connor, motion carried.
Capital Projects: Vickerman updated the Council on the Capital Improvement Projects and reminded them about the Public Hearing on Assessments for November 10th.
CERT training: Mayor Rahn noted that CERT training would be starting in case anyone was interested. He had flyers available for anyone interested.
LMC Regional Meeting Overview: Dybing noted that he attended the regional meeting in Caledonia. He said there was a lot of useful information provided at the meeting for which he brought back informational packets on assessments, sewer policies and updated laws. He gave Vickerman the literature for future use.
Brush Dump: Vickerman stated that Drake and Nordgaard spent a lot of time hauling the leaf pile out of the brush dump to Jim Ostrem’s property. Drake noted once they spread the leaves they found tons of plastic, metal and other items that should not have been put in the brush dump. Drake asked Vickerman to request the Council to install a gate at the top of the softball field to eliminate wrongful use of the brush dump. Drake noted to Vickerman that they would have one of the gates needed. Discussion was held about putting a gate up or not and if so what location. O’Connor noted that he has spent time clearing out wrong items as well and felt it was an issue. No decision was made on the matter.

ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING:
At 6:05pm, Dybing made a motion to adjourn the regular Meeting, second Rahn, motion carried.

 

Respectfully Submitted By:

Bobbie Vickerman – City Administrator/Clerk

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