March 17, 2010

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 February meeting were approved as presented.

                Motion by Carter 2nd by Turner to pay all bills presented.  Carried

 

The council was reminded of the Board of Equalization meeting on April 22nd at 9:00 a.m. at the fire hall meeting room.  There must be at least 3 members present.

 

Last month the city manager was approached by an individual asking for permission to erect a produce stand by the Randall Café.  He stated that he has been given permission by the owners of the café to put it on their property.  Jerry Peterschick since checked with the City of Little Falls and they do not require a permit for stands on private property.  Sellers must however, possess the appropriate licenses for any food service, for example a hamburger stand or brat stand, which would be obtained through public health.  The City of Randall does not have any ordinance regarding this issue as long as the stand is on private property, therefore, the individual, after obtaining a building permit for the stand, may sell his items as he has requested.

 

City clean-up will be held on May 8th from 8am – 10am at the old creamery building.  THIS IS THE TIME TO CLEAN UP ANY GARBAGE, APPLIANCES, TIRES, ETC.  ALL BULK GARBAGE ITEMS ARE FREE.  THERE IS A SMALL CHARGE FOR APPLIANCES AND EACH HOUSEHOLD IS ALLOWED TO BRING UP TO 4 CAR TIRES OR 2 TRUCK TIRES WITHOUT RIMS FOR FREE AND THERE WILL BE ADDITIONAL CHARGES FOR EXCESS TIRES OR TIRES WITH RIMS.  THIS IS FOR RANDALL RESIDENTS LIVING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS ONLY AND DOES NOT INCLUDE BUSINESSES!!!

 

Motion by Andres 2nd by Carter to sign the clean-up/recycling grant from Morrison County.  Carried

 

Motion by Turner 2nd by Andres to donate $500.00 to the Darling/Green Prairie Park fund. 

Motion carried 4-1 with Carter not in favor

 

Motion by Adamski 2nd by Carter to authorize $300.00 towards the flower pot project for city businesses.  Carried

 

The council reviewed information about a program with Community Growth and the general feeling was to decline participation in the program.

 

There were two building permits submitted this month:

Ricky Turner – 12x16 garden shed

Randall Baseball Team – 10x12 portable concession/storage shed

Motion by Adamski 2nd by Riitters to approve both permits.  Carried 4-1, Turner abstained

 

Upon reviewing the delinquent utility list for the month, Mayor Riitters stated that “enough is enough” and these accounts that are more than one month behind need to be disconnected, no excuses!  He also stated that the city needs to look into creating an ordinance giving the city the ability to put a tax lien on property that has delinquent utilities.  Other council members agreed and it was stated that there is a policy in effect right now and the city needs to act according to the policy.  One account will be disconnected in the morning (3/18).

 

Dan Thilquist updated the council of another water leak in the line running between Maplewood Drive and CR #1.  This line has had repairs done to it almost every year and Thilquist informed the council that it would be a good idea to replace the entire length of the old line.  He presented the council with two prices:  Directional Boring the line in would cost approx. $4800.00, and approx.  $3300.00, plus restoration, to dig a trench and install the line.  This would be running 2 inch line all the way.  The cost would be approx $100.00 less if a portion of the line was 1 inch but the council felt it be best for future building,  if there was 2 inch line installed now. 

Motion by Carter 2nd by Adamski to authorize Dan Thilquist to move forward with the replacement of the water line, using the directional boring procedure and installing 2 inch line the entire length.  Carried

 

Dan also has received prices from five different companies for cleaning and televising the sewer lines in town.  One company’s price is .50 less per foot than others and Dan will contact some references for this company before making any decisions.

 

Motion by Carter 2nd by Andres to send Jerry Peterschick and Wendell Schultz to the Natural Gas Conference at Madden’s Resort on April 14th – 16th for a cost of $125.30 in meals for the three days plus mileage.  Carried

 

Motion by Turner 2nd by Adamski to approve employees to attend the League of MN Cities Loss Control  Workshop in St. Cloud on April 27th at $20 per person.  Carried

 

The council briefly discussed another software program for the accounting/payroll system and will discuss further at future meetings.

 

Jim Chandler was present and asked the council if political parties can rent the community building for events such as a meet and greet.  The council said this would not be a problem as long as the building rent is paid.

 

Rick Turner asked  on behalf of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, for permission to place a food stand in the parking area between Gosch’s and City Hall during the 4th of July celebration.  He will also check with the  4th of July committee to see if there is any food stand under the tent with the Randall Cushing Lions beer wagon.  The council does not have a problem with the food stand being located in the parking area.

 

Julie Zupko expressed her concern to Jerry Carter about the possible liability the city may have during the 4th of July celebration, with the carnival being on the opposite side of the railroad tracks than the street dance and other booths in town that weekend.  The council asked Angie Magee to contact the League of MN Cities regarding any liability the city may have if any.

 

Mayor Riitters mentioned there are some streets in town that need to be repaired.  These issues will be addressed at a future meeting.

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.