What this meeting did about specific topics, organized by issue rather than by document.
2011 Farmers Market Application Form, Rules and Regulations
The council adopted the 2011 Farmers Market Application Form, Rules and Regulations with recommended changes, contingent on review by the city attorney, and directed the attorney to revise and circulate a new copy to Kolasa and staff.
Agenda: 1. Motions: M1. Speakers: Ruppe, Olmon.
Dirt Bike Track enforcement/removal
After noting complaints about dirt bike tracks operating in violation of city ordinance, the council directed Barry Olson to work with Bill Goodrich and proceed with prosecution of any dirt bike tracks still running.
Agenda: 1. Motions: M2. Speakers: Schulz, Olson.
Hazardous buildings at 7411 181st Ave (Sharon Paone)
The council discussed three hazardous buildings on Sharon Paone’s property; staff reported she requested the city arrange removal due to cost. The city attorney was to prepare a waiver for Paone to sign, and the council voted to move forward with the abatement process at 7411 181st Ave with costs potentially assessed to the property owner; Olmon abstained on that vote.
Agenda: 1. Motions: M3. Speakers: Olson, Ruppe, Meyer, Olmon, Schulz.
Bailey Estates street improvement completion and developer/bank contribution
The council discussed the remaining shortfall and outstanding invoices for Bailey Estates and met with Chase Johnson and the bank’s attorney as directed. An offer of $7,868.00 from 21st Century Bank was noted, but the council emphasized the development was developer-driven and sought a $15,000 contribution from Chase Johnson/21st Century Bank with building permits withheld until an agreement is reached; they also accepted a $77,189.00 quote from North Valley Inc. contingent on that agreement.
Agenda: 2. Motions: M4, M5, M6. Speakers: Nelson, Ruppe, LaDoucer, Olmon, Meyer, Pilon.
Xenon Street culvert replacement options
The council reviewed the engineer’s research and DNR discussion indicating an in-kind replacement would not require permits, along with safety and flood-elevation considerations for alternative sizes and lengths. They voted to table the culvert discussion until 2012.
Agenda: 2. Motions: M7. Speakers: Nelson, Leistico, Olmon, Pilon, Schulz.
Nowthen Getaway (Glen & Janice Connelly) CUP/IUP and zoning ordinance amendment idea
The council reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval with conditions, but the city attorney determined the request was not a permitted or conditional use in the Commercial District; Connelly withdrew the CUP request. The council described an approach to amend the zoning ordinance to allow the use as an IUP and have the applicants resubmit as an IUP.
Agenda: 3. Speakers: Ruppe, LaDoucer, Connelly.
Snowmobile Ordinance #36
The council adopted Snowmobile Ordinance #36 and directed the city attorney to prepare a summary for publication.
Agenda: 3. Motions: M8. Speakers: Meyer, Schulz, Ruppe.
Commercial zoning amendments assistance (Dan Licht)
The council authorized Dan Licht to attend the May 24th Planning and Zoning Meeting for a cost not to exceed $250 to further discuss commercial zoning amendments and submit a proposal.
Agenda: 3. Motions: M9. Speakers: Pilon, Olmon.
Road reclaiming on Hedge Hog and Garnet (near Ebony/189th Ave)
The council discussed a verbal quote from North Valley, Inc. and resident concerns about gravel roads. They approved reclaiming Hedge Hog to the cul-de-sac and half of Garnet from 189th to Ebony for up to $15,000, with staff directed to find funding within the budget, Glaze to obtain two written quotes, and a letter to residents planned for the July meeting if funding and quotes are secured.
Agenda: 4. Motions: M10. Speakers: Glaze, Meyer, Olmon, Leistico, Pilon.
City sign policy revisions
The engineer requested time to discuss comments and recommended changes with staff, and the council tabled the sign policy until the June 2011 meeting to allow that work to occur.
Agenda: 4. Motions: M11. Speakers: Nelson, Meyer, Olmon.
Park and Recreation purchases and event planning (information board, buoys, disc golf, tetherball, mower, 5K run)
The council approved several Park and Recreation actions, including an information board for the softball park (and directed Meyer and Pilon to place it), swimming buoys, disc golf basket replacements, a tetherball pole and balls, and holding a June Park and Rec. meeting. The committee also discussed coordinating a 5K run with the Heritage Day Festival, and the council authorized pursuing purchase of mower 001 through K-Bid up to $16,000 including fees and taxes.
Agenda: 5. Motions: M12, M13, M14, M15, M16, M17, M18. Speakers: Leistico, Olmon, Meyer, Pilon, Glaze.
Consent agenda: minutes, claims, financial report, and liquor licenses
The council approved the consent agenda, which included the April 12, 2011 workshop and regular meeting minutes, audited bills (claims #6860 through #6900 plus net distribution reports dated April 11th, 12th and 27th, 2011), a financial report, and liquor licenses for Northwood's Bar & Grill, Burns Bottle Shop, and Bill's Superette.
Agenda: 6. Motions: M19. Speakers: Schulz, Meyer.
Weather radios for residents
The council approved purchasing 20 weather radios for up to $30 each and selling them to residents at cost.
Agenda: 7. Motions: M20. Speakers: Meyer, Olmon.
Recycling center improvements and grant application (compactor dumpster and cameras; signage needs)
The council heard that the county had extra grant money available and discussed a 20-yard roll-off compactor dumpster for plastics and installing cameras at the recycling center. The council voted to apply for a recycling grant up to $21,000 for the dumpster and cameras, assigned Mahutga, Warden, and Leistico to work on the application, and also directed Leistico to gather information on needed recycling center signage.
Agenda: 7. Motions: M21, M22. Speakers: Warden, Leistico, Olmon, Schulz, Mahutga.
Pitching clay reimbursement to Terry Olson
The council approved reimbursing Terry Olson $115.00 for the additional cost of pitching clay he purchased.
Agenda: 7. Motions: M23. Speakers: Meyer, Schulz.
Resolution 2011-07 accepting a donation (Scott Babcock and Stan Raway)
The council adopted Resolution 2011-07 authorizing acceptance of a donation from Scott Babcock and Stan Raway.
Agenda: 7. Motions: M24. Speakers: Olmon, Pilon.