CITY OF FRAZEE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 13, 2004
The regular meeting of the Frazee City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Daggett. Members present were Miosek, Long, Ouart, and Ludtke.
MOTION by Long, seconded by Ouart, to approve the minutes for August. All present in favor, motion carried.
Marvin Anderson provided a Frazee Rescue Squad report consisting of 25 calls: 3 being motor vehicle and 22 medical for a total of 100 call hours. There are currently 23 members with 4 in waiting. A new site and building is being looked at to house the rescue vehicle due to the uncertainty with the current location at the Frazee Care Center.
Keith Myhrer, Utilities Superintendent, stated that the approach at 4th Street and Juniper Avenue will be finished soon. The city shop will probably be hooked up to the city sewer and water this year.
Paul Thon provided a Fire Department report of 4 calls for the month of August. Training included driving training at Red Willow Heights and an upcoming disaster drill with the county.
Luke Sweere, Police Chief, reported 67 calls in August with 2 arrests and 2 citations. A resolution authorizing Tim Kulik to be on the PERA Fire and Police plan was provided.
MOTION by Ludtke, seconded by Miosek, to approve Resolution #0913-04B declaring Tim Kulik is eligible to enroll in the PERA Fire and Police Plan. All present in favor, motion carried.
Sweere recommended the hire of Dan Skoog to replace the part time officer Brad Skoog.
MOTION by Long, seconded by Ouart, to approve the hiring of Dan Skoog at a level 3 pay scale as a part time police officer. All present in favor, motion carried.
Wes Brinner from West Central Initiative was present to provide an overview of WCI’s impact on the community. Grants totaling $73,371 and loans of $256,581 have been provided to the Frazee community.
Ross Mickelson was present to request a subdivision of Lots 9 and 10 in Lakeview Terrace First addition. The original lots were large so a subdivision still meets zoning requirements.
MOTION by Long, seconded by Ouart, to approve the subdivision of Lots 9 and 10 in Lakeview Terrace First Addition. All present in favor, motion carried.
Tom Watson, President of the Firefighters Relief Association, provided two amendments to the organizations bylaws changing the meeting date to Wednesdays and changing the interest allocation on deferred retirement benefits that were requested by the State Auditor. Secondly, the relief association requested an increase of retirements benefits to $900 from $800 per year of service.
MOTION by Long, seconded by Ludtke, to approve amendments to Article IV and Article VIII of the relief associations bylaws. All present in favor, motion carried.
MOTION by Long, seconded by Miosek, to approve the increase of retirement benefits for the relief association from $800 to $900 per year of service. All present in favor, motion carried.
Citizens from the Cherry Avenue questioned the use of the city pond located off of Main Avenue East. Daggett stated that no trespassing signs are posted and violator will have to be ticketed. Other concerns were raised regarding blight, loud cars, and garbage.
Tracy Donahue, Liquor Store Manager, provided a liquor store report. The report included the changing of hours back to the winter hours, better attitude among employees, cutting costs, more promotions, responsible conduct of customers, increasing the rent for the Event Center, and a caterers’ policy. Expansive discussion regarding the profitability of the on-sale and the use of waitresses in the Event Center ensued. Ludtke recommended the consolidation of the Liquor Store committee and Event Center Advisory position since they are interrelated and only two council members can be at a meeting. Daggett requested that trays be provided in the Event Center and that some numbers be compiled for the next meeting showing cost cutting and profitability. Long emphasized that the on-sale will remain open for at least another year.
Councilmember Reports
Ludtke and Miosek reported that they will be working on trying to construct a sidewalk at Town Lake connecting the parking lot to the pier.
Clerk Report
Kelcey Klemm, City Clerk, proposed a budget for 2005 with a preliminary levy of $252,665. The Council reviewed the departmental budgets and five year capital improvement plan with the department heads and Klemm. The Council noted that the preliminary tax levy can be lowered but cannot be increased. A Truth-in-Taxation hearing was set for December 13th at 5:30 p.m. and a continuation date of December 16th if needed.
MOTION by Miosek, seconded by Ludtke, to approve Resolution #0913-04 certifying a preliminary tax levy of $252,665. All present in favor, motion carried.
MOTION by Ludtke, seconded by Ouart, to approve the City bills for payment with one correction. All present in favor, motion carried.
MOTION by Ouart, seconded by Miosek, to approve the Liquor Store bills for payment. All present in favor, motion carried.
The next regular meeting will be October 4th.
Having no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST:
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Kelcey Klemm, City Clerk
