May 21, 2014

Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. with all members present.

 

Regularly scheduled council meeting minutes, April 16, 2014, were approved as presented.

 

Motioned by Andres and seconded by Adamski to approve the payment of the bills. Carried

 

Guest Speaker(s): Two candidates for Morrison Co. Sheriff present, Tom Justin and Dan Rocheleau.

 

Old Business:

Motion made by Andres and seconded by Turner to have Dave Reese, with Widseth Smith Nolting & Associates Inc., prepare the Feasibility Report and Assessment of Improvement 2014-01, Superior Avenue between West 6th Street and 1st Street by milling and inlay. Carried

 

Motion made by Andres and seconded by Turner to accept prepared Feasibility Report and Assessment of Improvement 2014-01, Superior Avenue between West 6th Street and 1st Street by milling and inlay by Widseth Smith Nolting & Associates Inc., Carried.

 

Motion made by Adamski seconded by Turner to accept Resolution 2014-01 Improvement as follows:

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Randall, Minnesota:

  1. The Council will consider the improvements of such street in accordance with the report and the assessment of abutting property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429 at an estimated total cost of the improvement of $54,200.
  2. A public hearing shall be held on such proposed improvement on the 25th day of June, 2014, Council Chambers at the fire hall meeting room, located at 535 Pacific Avenue, at 6:30 p.m. and clerk shall give mailed and published notice of such hearing and improvement as required by law.

A special meeting was also set for 7 p.m. after the public hearing to decide to go forward with Resolution 2014-01. Carried

 

Motion made by Noss and seconded by Andres for city council to accept approval for the Vision Randall to reapply for grant application through the Initiative Foundation. Carried

 

New Business:

Motion made by Noss and second by Turner to accept donation from Randall Cushing Area Lions of $350.00 for the Flower Project. Carried

 

Motion by Andres and seconded by Noss to donate $350.00 for the Flower Project. Carried

 

Special Meeting set for June 3, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. to discuss City Administrator retirement.

 

Planning & Zoning permits:

Motion by Adamski and seconded by Andres to accept the following permits as recommended by the planning and zoning committee; (1)           Matt Pantzke 206 W Minnesota Avenue, adding a 15x64 addition to shed built in 2012;  (2) Thomas Stumm 130 Superior Avenue, adding to garage 34x40; (3) Steve Roberts – Randall Building Supplies, adding 2 16x78 roofed sheds; (4) Joe Strack 146 Boulder Place, adding a 12x14 wood deck on back of house. Carried

 

Liquor Store Update:  Nothing to report.

 

Water and Sewer:  Nothing to report.

 

Maintenance Department:  Nothing to report.

 

Police Department Report: Nothing to report.

 

Council Member’s concerns:

Jerry A.: City cemetery update. Some fencing is down and one set of pillars are almost completely cleaned up.

 

Charley: SUV update. This will take place at Morrison County Auction after talking with Chief Strack.

 

Rick: A township resident concern for police presence. The city police chief is responsible for what happens within the city limits. He will help with issues in the township, but that is not his main responsibility. There is also a concern with residents not maintaining lawn care as to city ordinances. City Manager will look into this.

 

Dan:  Bingo Park Bridge. A resident slipped when walking across Park Bridge. City staff will look at painting the deck or putting up signage to alert people to the possible slipperiness of the bridge.

 

Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

 

Next regularly scheduled council meeting will be June 18, 2014 at Randall Fire Hall.