November 9, 2005

The regular meeting of the Randall City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. with all members present.  The minutes of the last meeting were approved as presented.

            Motion by Adamski 2nd by Riitters to pay the bills as presented.  Carried

           

            Carl Vaagenes, CEO of Unity Health Care of Little Falls was present to update the Council on the Randall Clinic.  He first thanked the Council for giving St. Gabriel’s Hospital the land and the opportunity to build the clinic.  He stated that the hospital has acquired a no interest grant from USDA which is very helpful also.  Construction on the Clinic is moving quickly with local contractors performing all the work on the site.  Maschler Construction, General Contractor, Ballou Plumbing and Heating and Central Minnesota Electric.  A feasibility study showed that 60% of Randall/Cushing residents utilize Little Falls as their primary clinic.  77% of those people said that they would support the Randall Clinic.  Vaagenes stated that St. Gabriel’s Hospital will own and operate the clinic and will be in charge of hiring staff.  Their goal is to staff the clinic with one primary physician.  The clinic is planned to be open initially, four to five days per week.  Also planned shortly after opening is the installation of an x-ray machine and pharmacy services have not been completely decided upon at this time but preliminary plans are to make arrangements with a third party to provide samples to give out the day of the patient’s visit and then they could come pick up the full prescription the following day at the clinic.  The clinic will also be equipped with full lab services. 

            The target date for opening the clinic is set for April 1, 2006, with a dedication ceremony to be held sometime in March 2006.  The building is approximately 2500 square feet and there will be 20-25 parking spaces.  Vaagenes also showed the council drawings of the new building.

            Chris Kauffman of US Energy Services, the city’s natural gas purchaser, spoke with Jerry Peterschick and now recommends that the City lock in 50% of its gas usage for December and January.  The price to the customers would be approx. $1.24/ccf for December and January.  Motion by Riitters 2nd Adamski to follow the recommendation made by Kauffman to lock in 50% of the gas usage for December and January.  Carried

            At October’s meeting the council discussed purchasing a safe to be used for evidence by the Police Department.  The subject was tabled until November and Mayor Boone stated that he had spoken to Tom Ploof and Conrad Freeberg and they both stated that the storage room at the fire hall would be sufficient as long as a new door with a deadbolt was installed and only the Randall Police Chief and Bruce Motz would possess a key to the room.  They also stated that the safe would be sufficient.  The cost of the safe is $1300.00 which includes delivery.  It was also discussed that if the city built a new city hall in the future, and the Police Department would then more than likely have its own evidence room, that the safe could also be used to store important city documents.

            Motion by Adamski 2nd by Riitters to purchase the safe.  Carried 3-1 with Kestner, Adamski and Riitters in favor and Venske against.

            There were two building permits submitted this month and a motion was made by Kestner 2nd by Adamski to approve both of them.  Carried

            Bill and Mary Venske-erect a privacy fence

            Dennis Johnson-demolition of a house

            Jerry Peterschick informed the council that the city attorney recommends passing a resolution giving the Mayor the authority to sign the sewer and water contracts with Larson Excavating, Inc.  Motion by Adamski 2nd Riitters to follow Mike Perry’s recommendation and pass the resolution giving the Mayor the authority to sign the sewer and water contracts.  Carried

            Morrison County has set the city’s board of review for April 13, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. at the fire hall meeting room.  Motion by Adamski 2nd Kestner to approve this date.  Carried

            Dan Thilquist updated the council on the two different water and sewer projects going on in the city.  The project at the clinic property looks good and is going very well.  The street is subcut and gravel is installed.  The project at the Aspen Ridge Development is also moving along well.  Dan has been overseeing both these projects and stated that both companies have been doing a good job.

            There has been some preliminary surveying and test drilling done on CR#104 for the project to begin in 2007.  The city will check with David Drown on options for paying for this project.

            Kenny Salber reported that he did hire Jon Myrum as a part-time bartender.  He also informed the council that the Randall Liquor Store will again be having a New Year’s Eve party.

            Mayor Boone inquired about the vest that was ordered for the Police Chief and if it had been received yet.  He stated that there are only two ways that the city would not receive any state grant money and they are:  if the vest is not state approved or the officer’s current vest is newer than six years old.  The Chief has the form for the State grant that will pay for ½ the cost and will send it in after the city receives the vest and pays for it.

 

            Motion by Venske 2nd by Riitters to pay Community Services $4000.00 for Summer and Winter recreation activities in the city.  Carried

            Motion by Venske 2nd Riitters to sign the annual impound agreement with the Morrison County Animal Humane Society.  Carried

            Motion by Adamski 2nd Venske to approve the annual liquor license for V.F.W. Post 9073.  Carried

            Brent Perlowski, Treasurer for Randall Fire Relief Association was present to inform the council that the Relief would like to raise its retirement from $500.00 per year to $800.00 per year. 

            Motion by Venske 2nd by Riitters to increase the retirement to $800.00 per year. Carried 3-2 with Adamski and Kestner abstaining due to conflict of interest.

            Tom Zak gave the council a pamphlet regarding locomotive horn quiet zones which includes the planning, designing and implementation.  Jerry Peterschick is going to check further into this.

            It was decided to take down the “Lots for Sale” sign advertising the Little Elk Addition as all lots have been sold.

            In the near future, Randall residents will be able to obtain burning permits at the city hall.

            The question was asked if whether or not David Drown has moved forward with finding available financing within the city’s own funds to pay for both sewer and water projects.  Jerry Peterschick will contact him regarding this matter.

             

            Bob Riitters reported that he will probably be removing the antique drag down at Bingo Park and it will be moving to the Little Falls fairgrounds.

            Jerry Peterschick is going to check further on the process and price for the Book of Codification

            The Randall website is up and running and is currently in the process of being registered with numerous search engines.  The website address is: www.randall.govoffice2.com .

            End of the year inventory was briefly discussed and will be decided at the next meeting on December 14, 2005.

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.