November 8, 2006

            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 Carter 2nd by Riitters to pay the bills including a bill submitted by James Mench for re-wiring the squad car.  Carried

            In researching past minutes and recordings, it was found that Scott Blake of Aspen River Builders stated that he would be completing the front yards of each home in the Aspen Ridge Development with sod and that it would be up to the property owners to finish the back yards.  At this time, nothing has been done with the front yards and the council is questioning why.  The majority of the council members listened to the recording and agree that Blake stated he would sod the front yards.  Jerry Carter stated that Aspen Ridge should be appealing to individuals looking to move into Randall and at this time it is not very attractive.  Jerry Peterschick will contact Scott Blake to have him listen to the recording.

            Horizon Health still owns four lots in the Little Elk Addition.  The council questioned whether or not anything was going to be done with the lots.  Peterschick stated that Horizon Health should have an answer for the council by the end of the year.

            The railroad quiet zone was on the agenda again this month and Jerry Carter was approached by Jennifer Lucksinger, a new resident in Randall, stating her concerns for an overnight quiet zone.  She stated that she is a mother of two and it is hard to sleep at night with all the noise.  Penny Best, present with Lucksinger, stated that anyone looking at a home with a realtor in town won’t purchase the home if they can’t hear what the realtor is saying because of the trains going through.  Lucksinger has been in contact with BNSF and other individuals regarding this matter and has collected information regarding the processes to take.  There are a couple of firms that do surveys to find out if the crossings would be eligible for a quiet zone which the city can contact.  Jerry Peterschick did contact one of the firms in the past and was informed that just a survey would cost between $5,000 and $10,000.  Upon looking at more information it was discovered that there is also a $5,500 annual maintenance fee and it is unclear whether that is per crossing or all crossings combined.  Jerry Peterschick will find out what Little Falls paid and will contact one of the firms to get more cost information.

            Planning and Zoning had one permit submitted this month.  Marge and Gary Peterson submitted a permit for a new restaurant building.  Motion by Carter 2nd by Adamski to approve the permit.  Carried

            Camp Ripley sent the city an invitation to an employer appreciation lunch and presentation on November 18, 2006.  Any council members wanting to attend can let Jerry Peterschick know as soon as possible.

            Peterschick informed the council that it is that time of the year to start discussing employee wages.  The personnel committee will gather information and get started.

            The city received a letter from Morrison County Public Health thanking the city for participating in the essential personnel exercise for Emergency Preparedness.

            Public Health will also be meeting with the state to discuss reasons why the county should continue conducting their own health inspections or not.  Anyone can attend this meeting if interested.      

            Kenny Salber, Donna Lundgren and Mike Drew were present to inform the council on next years’ 4th of July celebration.  Salber stated that they would be having a street dance with food and beer and fireworks.  These events would be held on June 30, 2007 rather than on the 4th of July itself.  They would like to be able to close off the alley during the street dance and also were asking for a monetary donation from the city.  Mayor Boone stated that the 4th of July celebration is one of the positive things going on in the city right now and stated the city gave $3000.00 last year and he would not have a problem giving $5000.00 this year.  Mayor Boone then made a motion and it was 2nd by Carter to give $5000.00 to the 4th of July committee for promoting the city/celebration.  Carried

            The dance permit, beer license and alley closing will be approved later.

            Motion by Carter 2nd by Adamski to approve the election results from November 7, 2006.   Carried  The results were as follows:

                                    Mayor:             Pat Boone        117 votes

                                                            Bob Riitters      155 votes

                       

                                    Council:            Jerry Adamski              136

                                                            Gary DeZurik               122

                                                            Charley Andres            200

 

            Motion by Adamski 2nd by Boone to approve the Liquor License renewal for the VFW.  Carried

            Dave Reese of WSN was present to discuss the contract with WSN for the CR #104 project.  WSN’s fees for the total design and construction phase services of the project is going to be $135,800.00.  WSN would be overseeing the project for the city and working with Dan Thilquist and Jerry Peterschick.  Reese mentioned discussing a traffic coordination/detour plan and it was mentioned that the county should have this plan in place when the time comes to begin the project.

            Motion by Venske 2nd by Carter to accept the agreement for engineering design and construction services with Widseth, Smith and Nolting.  Carried

           

            Dog issues were discussed again and it was agreed upon that dog issues will be enforced according to the book of codes.

            The council reviewed a list of delinquent utility accounts and they will be given more information but agreed that these accounts need to be addressed and taken care of.

            The Joint Fire Board will meet on Monday November 13, 2006, at 7:00 p.m..

            Jerry Peterschick is going to look to see if there are any ordinances regarding camper trailers within the city.

 

            Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.