March 12, 2008

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 Andres 2nd by Carter to pay the monthly bills.  Carried

 

            There were three quotes received for cleaning the liquor store; Kingsway, Dan's Floor Care & ServiceMaster.  Jerry Peterschick recommended to the council that the city hire Dan's Floor Care to clean the liquor store walls and carpets. 

            Motion by Carter 2nd by Adamski to hire Dan's Floor Care to clean the Liquor Store.  Carried

 

            Kurt Hanson of the Initiative Foundation was present to share with the council some information about the Foundation and its purpose and how the donation that the city gives each year is utilized.  He briefly spoke about the impact update and the qualifications needed to receive funds from the Foundation.  Anyone wanting to read more information about the Initiative Foundation can go to www.ifound.com.

 

            The liquor store is in need of new barstools and the council was presented with a quote for 25 new stools with backs at a cost of approximately $1,797.23.

            Motion by Adamski 2nd by Carter to purchase 25 barstools with backs.  Carried

 

            Motion by Venske 2nd by Adamski to accept the Clean-Up Day grant for $500.00 and the Recycling Grant for $1268.00 from Morrison County.  Carried

 

            Motion by Andres 2nd by Carter to set the City of Randall's Spring Clean-Up day for Saturday May 17th from 8am-10am by the old creamery building.  Only residents within the city limits are eligible to bring their excess/unwanted property in.  Motion carried

            The annual information meeting for the board of equalization will be held on March 18th at 7pm in meeting room #1 at the Government Center.

 

            Peggy Gerving, a resident of Randall, is requesting permission from the council to be able to utilize the Bingo Park community building for meetings such as a support group, she will be holding in the future.  Jerry Peterschick stated that it would be a better idea to use the fire hall meeting room and the council agreed.  They would also like Peggy to present the council with a progress report periodically.

            Motion by Carter 2nd by Andres to allow Peggy Gerving to use the fire hall meeting room with the understanding the council would like her to present a progress report periodically.  Carried

            The ceiling tile is completed in the municipal building and looks great.  The work was completed by city workers and liquor store employees.

           

            Motion by Carter 2nd by Venske to approve Jerry Peterschick and Wendell Schultz to attend the Annual Natural Gas Conference in Alexandria from April 2nd - 4th.  The cost would be approx. $300.00 per person for registration, meals & lodging.  Carried

            Motion by Adamski 2nd by Carter to send Jerry Peterschick, Wendell Schultz and Dan Thilquist to the League of MN Cities Loss Control Workshop on April 22nd in St. Cloud at the cost of $20 each.  Carried

 

            Gwynn Martinson contacted Jerry Peterschick, wondering if the city/liquor store would be willing to pay a portion or all of the cost of the band on the night of the Parkinson's Research Ride which will be held May 24th.  The ride will begin and end at the Randall Liquor Store where there will be prize drawings, food and a live band.  The cost of the band is $500.00

            Motion by Carter 2nd by Andres to cancel the DJ that was scheduled for May 17th and pay for half ($250) of the band on May 24th.  Carried

 

            Darling/Green Prairie Park sent a donation request to help with the upkeep of the park/beach area.  The city has given to the park in the past.

            Motion by Venske 2nd by Carter to donate $500 towards the upkeep of the Darling/Green Prairie Park.  Carried

 

            There is a citizen in the city who was having problems with his sewer line for the past few years and had to hire someone to come clean out the line periodically.  It states in the city's ordinance book that the property owner is responsible for the sewer line up to the sewer main.  The city took the liberty of repairing the line last summer at no cost to the property owner but this citizen is still upset that the city did not reimburse him for having to get the line cleaned previous to the repair.  The total cost to repair the line was $2,730.75. 

            Motion by Carter 2nd by Andres that the bill is not passed on to the property owner.  By paying for the repair the city is not admitting any wrong doing previous to the repair.  Carried

 

            Delinquent utilities were reviewed and customers in question will receive a notice with their April bill that all delinquent amounts must be paid in full by April 15, 2008.  The cold weather protection ends at that time.

 

            Jerry Adamski asked if the Energy Adjustment charge will ever go away.  Jerry Peterschick stated that the charge is going to be a permanent part of the bills and he also stated that the city may need to discontinue subsidizing part of that amount and charge the entire amount out to the customer.  By paying a portion of that adjustment charge the city loses over $30,000.00 per year.

 

            Jerry Carter commended the budget committee, Charley Andres and Jerry Peterschick for preparing the 2008 budget.  He stated that it is very nice to have something to go by.  The city has always prepared a budget for the revenue but not the enterprise funds, until this year.

 

            Meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m.