Continuation Meeting, August 22, 2005
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Jerry Peterschick informed the Council of a Resolution that needs to be passed for a TIF District #3 for the City’s portion of the Sewer and Water line running along the development on
A motion was made by Riitters 2nd by Adamski to adopt a resolution calling public hearing on the establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 3 and the adoption of a Tax Increment Financing plan relating thereto. Motion Carried
The next order of business was to decide whether or not to extend the gambling license for the Randall-Cushing Lions Club to sell pull-tabs at the Randall Liquor Store and also whether or not to raise the amount of the monthly rent. A motion was made by Venske 2nd by Riitters to renew the gambling license and keep the rent the sameat $250.00 per month. Carried
This summer an individual completed some community service within the city. The total cost of the project was $410.00 with and additional $75.00 for shrubs that were purchased by the individual. This person asked if the city would be willing to pay for his 70.00 fine that he still had to pay, being he paid for the shrubs himself. A motion was made by Venske 2nd by Riitters not to pay the $70.00. Carried
It was reported that the transmission in the squad car needs to be replaced. Moll Ford said they inspected the transmission some time ago and there was a problem but nothing was ever done with it. Temporary police Chief Vanden Avond reported that when he started working in Randall he noticed a small problem with the transmission but now it has grown to a big problem. Moll Ford told him that it does need to be replaced. The cost as Moll Ford would be approx. $2,600.00 and an estimate given by Little Falls Auto and Transmission was approx. $1,600.00. Vanden Avond did stop at Gaffkes and Kiersteads in Randall but they do not re-build transmissions they would put in a different one.
Motion by Kestner 2nd by Adamski to have Little Falls Auto and Transmission repair the transmission in the squad car. Carried
Jerry Peterschick informed the council of a Book of Codification from the League of MN Cities that he had and that all members are welcome to take it and review it. If the new codification book is accepted, it would replace the existing ordinance book and any ordinance that the city wishes to maintain could be added to the book of codification.
The council reviewed and discussed the estimate from Widseth, Smith and Nolting for engineering the sewer, water and street design project for the Medical Clinic. The project will cost the city approximately $14, 600.00. Dan Thilquist stated that he has reviewed the estimate and everything looked alright to him.
Motion by Kestner 2nd by Riitters to accept the estimate from Widseth, Smith and Nolting. Carried
In addition to discussing the engineering project, a motion was made by Riitters 2nd by Adamski to have Mike Perry, the City Attorney, draft a contingency letter for the hospital to sign stating if the hospital did not follow through with the construction of a medical clinic, they would be responsible for a portion of the city’s expenses with installing the sewer, water and street. A representative of St. Gabriel’s stated in a phone conversation with the City Manager that they would not have a problem signing such an agreement. Motion carried 4-1 with Councilwoman Venske voting against.
Police Department
The council reviewed a revised job description and police department policy at length. One issue discussed was “who does the police chief report to?” Mayor Boone stated that since he has been in office, he doesn’t think there has been a problem with the communication between himself and the police department. It was decided that the police department would be responsible to the Mayor and Council and would report to the City Manager with any immediate issues and the City Manager would then forward those issues to the Mayor and Council. A motion was then made by Venske 2nd by Adamski to adopt the Police Policy and Job Description with the changes made. Carried
The next order of business was to discuss the hiring process of a new Chief. Mayor Boone informed the council that he spoke to some League of MN Cities attorneys and they highly advised the City to advertise for the position, otherwise the city would be setting themselves up for lawsuits. He stated that he spoke to and individual at Job Services and she said for no charge she would advertise on their website and she would also be willing to meet with the Council regarding what the council would want in setting up a point system. City Manager, Jerry Peterschick contacted League of MN Cities Attorney, Pat Beety and she stated that when she came and met with the council, at that time, it would have been a good idea to go through the application process, but it probably would not have to be necessary now if that is what the council decides and promoting from within would probably be okay.
Bill Rodgers was present and commented that he is very impressed with (Bill) Chief Vanden Avond and the coverage he has been giving the city.
Councilman Adamski would like to “keep what we got and tweak what we got”.
A few other citizens sitting in on the meeting asked why the council doesn’t just hire Vanden Avond as the city’s permanent Chief?
Riitters stated that things seem to be going good with Vanden Avond and then proceeded to entertain a motion to promote from within, Bill Vanden Avond as the permanent full-time employee, effective
Mayor Boone stated that he believes the Council is opening itself up to a lawsuit by not going through the application process.
The salary range was discussed and more discussion will take place at wage negotiation time.
Jerry Adamski asked that the City send a thank-you to
Councilmembers Kestner, Adamski and Riitters have all completed the training for Truth and Taxation.
Meeting adjourned at