Osakis City Council

Regular Meeting

September 2, 2003

7:00 PM 

Mayor Astleford called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM 

The pledge of Allegiance was spoken. 

Present: Hagemann, Astleford, Nordstrom, and Timmerman 

Absent: Emerson 

Motion made by Hagemann seconded by Nordstrom to approve the August 4^th minutes with the changes to included Nordstrom as present.  All Ayes, Emerson Absent 

Motion made by Hagemann seconded by Timmerman to approve the list of bills in amount of $965110.56.  All Ayes, Emerson Absent 

Project #24 – Liquor Store 

Joseph Ketelboeter was not in attendance. 

Project #76 – Police

Chief Gilson was in attendance and the council received the monthly police report. 

Project # 205 – City Crew 

Reggie was not in attendance. 

Project #351 – Obstructing Right of Way 

This topic was taking off the agenda, due to the issue being resolved. 

Project # 219 – Hwy 27 East Pond 

Tom Klemenhagen was in attendance and presented the plans for the East Side Pond Project.  Also stated the bid sheet he had created was to receive sealed bids for the project until September 23, 2003 at 10:00 AM. 

The west side pond is currently getting appraised for the estimated costs of the project. 

A resolution was presented by Nordstrom 2^nd by Hagemann to proceed with final plans and specs of the East Pond based on the preliminary estimate and advertise for bids. After the Lawyer William Peterson has reviewed the bid sheet. When put to a vote the resolution passed unanimously.  Emerson absent

Project # 60 – Ordinance Change 

Add a segment to cover Canvas and/or fabric constructed buildings. 

The Ordinance was tabled until the next regular council meeting to have the planning and zoning to review it and answer the questions listed below: 

1)        How will the building be taken care of after the fabric starts to become torn, and tattered?

2)        Will there be any guidelines on how the building is to be constructed so it will not blow away.  Such as cement being poured to secure the poles in the ground?

3)        Will the building be tax just like other accessory buildings?

4)        Make the wording for the lake side property to read more clearly, so it is not mistaken to what is the front yard and what is the back yard? 

Project # 69 – Information to the Council 

Attached is a copy of the letter sent to Sams and Otrumba. 

Gary Nordstrom also noted that he has set up a meeting with everyone involved in the East Side Pond Issue to meeting on September 10^th at 10:00 AM to have a meeting and then a walk through of the job site.  Gary has contacted everyone involved.  Lisa Woog is on vacation and will not return until September 8^th so we will not find out if she will be in attendance until that time. 

Project # 102 – EDA 

Purchase of the Gordon Hartford Building.  Information received from OEDC they no longer will purchase the Building.  No action taken on purchasing the Gordon Harford Building 

Project # 263 – Police Union 

The meeting with the police union rep is set for September 10^th at 5:00 PM and a second date has also been set in case there is need for further negotiations on September 24^th at 5:00 PM. 

Motion by Hagemann and seconded by Nordstrom to adjourn.  All Ayes Emerson absent

Meeting adjourned at 7:30 PM

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Mayor – Gary L. Astleford                                       Deputy Clerk – Angela A. Jacobson