August 6, 2018 City Council Minutes

4:30 P.M.

A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of International Falls, Minnesota was held in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building on the 6th day of August, 2018 at the hour of 4:30 P.M.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilors Briggs, Droba, Jaksa, Pearson, and Mayor Anderson.

MEMBERS ABSENT: None.

APPROVED agenda with additions	MOTION by Councilor Pearson to approve the agenda as presented. Approve use of Smokey Bear Park at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 18, 2018 for Movie in the Park fundraiser by the Fire/Rescue/EMS Dept. Approve establishment of Dog Park Committee and Mayor’s appointment of volunteer members Approve appointment of Michele Rasmussen as Casual Paramedic with the International Falls Fire/Rescue/EMS Department effective August 7, 2018 Grant permission for MIDCO second feed and origination point in the Backus Community Center Auditorium and relinquish right to install feed at the Municipal Building, Cynthia Jaksa Motion seconded by Councilor Jaksa and carried unanimously.

APPROVED minutes of the July 16, 2018 regular City Council meeting	MOTION by Councilor Briggs to approve minutes of the regular City Council meeting of July 16, 2018. Motion seconded by Councilor Droba and carried unanimously.

ADOPTED Resolution No. 35-18 approving transfers, payment of claims, and accounts payable	MOTION by Councilor Briggs to adopt Resolution No. 35-18 approving transfers, payment of claims and accounts payable for the first monthly City Council meeting. Motion seconded by Councilor Pearson and carried unanimously.

CLAIMS

75F, Inc.	Central Control Unit-Pound/Library	5,065.00	64076
Aladtec Inc.	Online Employee Scheduling	2,939.00	64077
Alex Air Apparatus Inc.	Supplies – Fire Dept.	593.73	64078
All Season Equipment Inc.	Repairs-Ford F150	75.00	64079
Ameritas Life Ins Corp	Dental Insurance Premiums	2,073.20	64080
Andrew Holler	Lawn Cleanup	1,365.00	64081
BCBS Of MN	Health Insurance Premiums	4,086.00	64082
Border Boxes	Shipping-Water Plant	50.25	64083
Borderland Humane Society	Pound Operation	2,250.00	64084
Bound Tree Medical LLC	Ambulance Supplies	1,165.61	64085
Bowman Asphalt Products Inc.	9th Ave MSA-Appl 3	30,604.06	64086
Brian Youso	Police Benefit Back Pay	2,400.00	64087
BW Distributing	Cleaning Supplies-Ambulance	79.99	64088
Cenex Voyageur Fleet	Gas-Grnd/Pol/Bldg/Str/Amb/Wtr Plnt	4,103.55	64089
Center for Education	Subscription & Memberships	124.95	64090
Chris Raboin	Police Benefit	150.00	64091
City of Int’l Falls-Fund 101	Lodging Tax Transfer	769.96	64092
City Water Department	City Buildings-Water Usage	1,342.44	64093
Civic Systems LLC	Symposium-Ettestad/Riggs	440.00	64094
Cone Construction	9th Ave & 13th St	11,436.10	64095
Convention & Visitors Bureau	Lodging Tax	14,629.23	64096
Core & Main	Parts-Water Dept.	747.74	64097
Corrin’s Plumbing & Heating	Maint- Street/Bldg. Repairs Library	738.24	64098
Crandall’s Septic Pumping	Parks/4th of July	2,860.00	64099
Customs Credentials	Full Color ID Cards	120.50	64100
Dwayne McDougall	UB Overpay Refund/Deposit Refund	226.54	64101
Ellis Clark	UB Overpay Refund/Deposit Refund	181.90	64102
Eoc/Trimark	Magnesium Chloride-Dust Control	4,320.80	64103
Falls Eyecare	Safety Lenses – Becvar/Wilson	250.00	64104
Forest Hill Cemetery Assoc.	Monthly Payment	833.33	64105
Fort Frances Times Limited	Subscription	175.00	64106
Galls, An Aramark Co., LLC	Clothing Allowance-Ambulance/Fire	1,347.48	64107
Gopher State One-Call	Monthly Billing	168.75	64108
Graybar	Supplies-Street Lighting/KP Arena	2,277.65	64109
Harley Droba	Annual Standard Expense Reimburse	500.00	64110
Hawkins Inc.	Chemicals	2,171.91	64111
Holiday Companies	Gas-Police/Fire/Street/Amb/Housing	4,949.81	64112
Innovative Office Solutions LLC	Supplies-Administration/Street	158.81	64113
Intellipay Inc.	Monthly Fees	102.04	64114
IUOE Local 49	Health Insurance Premiums	27,604.00	64115
John Kolbeck	Bldg. Permit Refund	128.00	64116
Josh Mastin	Travel & Training	264.66	64117
K-Mart #9689	Training Supplies-Hazmat	319.99	64118
Kooch County Hwy Dept.	Dyed Fuel-Street	9,531.96	64119
Lawson Products Inc.	Safety Kit-Admin/Tools St Garage	525.41	64120
Lenards of Intl Falls LLC	Refund Prorated Fees-Business Closed	650.00	64121
Marco	Antivirus/Microsoft Exchange	422.00	64122
Melanie Clarity	Sewing – Ambulance	65.00	64123
Menards International Falls	Sup-Wtr/Bldg/Fire/Grnd/Str/Amb/Plnt	785.55	64124
Minnesota Dept. of Health	Class D Cert – D Hell	32.00	64125
Minnesota Energy Resources	Utilities	1,542.75	64126
Minnesota Power	Utilities	24,880.61	64127
MN Fire Service Cert Board	Firefighter II Certification	805.00	64128
O’Reilly Automotive Inc.	Parts/Sup-Amb/Str/Wtr/Pol/Gar/Fire	787.25	64129
Physio-Control Inc.	Ambulance Supplies	139.40	64130
Pitney Bowes Reserve Acct	Qtrly Lease-Inserting & Mail System	1,000.00	64131
Powerplan	Parts-Street Dept.	95.73	64132
Randy’s Tire & Auto Repair LLC	Gas/Car Wash – Police	75.13	64133
Range Paper Corp	Clean Serv-Bldgs/VNP/Fire/Amb/Str	891.08	64134
RMS Tritec LLC	Mini Excavator Repairs	2,548.55	64135
Robert Anderson	Travel Expense	144.00	64136
Roche’s Towing	Unit 14-02 Freon	156.00	64137
Ryan Hilfer	Safety Glass Allowance	125.00	64138
Schlenner Wenner & Co	2017 Audit	22,170.00	64139
Servicemaster of Intl Falls	Cleaning Services-VNP	3,500.00	64140
Shannon’s Inc.	Supplies-Sanitary Sewer	11.00	64141
SoundNorth	Keyboard-Ambulance	37.99	64142
Steven M Shermoen	Legal Fees	8,573.50	64143
Streicher’s Inc.	Clothing Allowance-Schneider	171.96	64144
Sun Life Financial	Life Insurance Premiums	431.66	64145
Super One Foods	Supplies-Street	20.37	64146
The Nelson Trust	Health Insurance Premiums	33,690.00	64147
USABlueBook	Tools-Water/Sewer Maint	392.94	64148
Verizon Wireless	Monthly Cellular Service	816.30	64149
Viking Electric Supply Inc.	Supplies-St Lighting	325.85	64150
Wagner Construction Inc.	Riverview Blvd-Concrete/Crescent Dr.	258,939.25	64151
Wherley Motors Inc.	2018 Ford Explorer-Police	118.00	64152
Xerox Corporation	Mthly Chgs-Fire/Waterplant/St/Admin	500.31	64153
The following checks were issued under blanket authorization:
AFLAC	Supplemental Insurance	232.65	99849
AllState – American Heritage	Supplemental Insurance	9.64	99850
Bremer Bank NA	Federal Withholding	45,494.07	99851
I.U.O.E. Local Central Pension Fund	Retirement	2,505.58	99852
Grant DeBenedet, Sec/Treas	C.O.P.S.	120.00	99853
IF Fire Dept Relief	Volunteer Firemen Dues	406.00	99854
Intl Falls Ambulance Service	Dues	224.00	99855
MN Child Support Pmt Center	Wage Assignment	438.84	99856
MN Department of Revenue	State Withholding	9,175.07	99857
Empower Retirement	Deferred Comp	6,792.00	99858
PERA	Retirement	31,703.96	99859
Sun Life Financial	Supplemental Life Insurance	499.86	99860
Sun Life Financial Vol. LTD	Vol. LTD Insurance	513.02	99861
AFLAC	Supplemental Insurance	232.65	99862
AllState – American Heritage	Supplemental Insurance	9.64	99863
Bremer Bank NA	Federal Withholding	42,981.02	99864
I.U.O.E. Local Central Pension Fund	Retirement	2,482.33	99865
Grant DeBenedet, Sec/Treas	C.O.P.S.	120.00	99866
Intl Falls Ambulance Service	Dues	189.00	99867
MN Child Support Pmt Center	Wage Assignment	438.84	99868
MN Department of Revenue	State Withholding	8,601.76	99869
Health Care Savings Plan	Retirement Health Care Savings	23,754.80	99870
Empower Retirement	Deferred Comp	13,627.40	99871
PERA	Retirement	29,600.16	99872

AUDIENCE	None.

PUBLIC HEARING: First Reading of Ordinance No. __, Fifth Series, An Ordinance Ordering Annexation of City-owned properties abutting the City of International Falls municipal boundaries	MOTION by Councilor Droba to approve the First Reading of Ordinance No. __, Fifth Series, An Ordinance of the City of International Falls, Minnesota Annexing Land located in Koochiching County, Minnesota, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 414.033, subd. 2 (1). Motion seconded by Councilor Pearson. There was no public comment. Motion carried unanimously.

OPENING BIDS	None.
OLD BUSINESS	None.

APPROVED Consent Agenda as presented	MOTION by Councilor Jaksa to approve the Consent Agenda as presented: Authorize registration, lodging, and travel expenses for Councilor Droba to attend the Border to Border Broadband: Transforming Minnesota program, October 23-24, 2018 at Madden’s on Gull Lake, MN. Approve/allow necessary expenses for two (2) administrative staff to attend the Civic Systems, 18^th Annual Symposium, September 13-14, 2018 in Wisconsin Dells, WI. Resolution 36-18, Approve Public Employees Retirement Association Spare Firefighter Engineer Declaration for Adrian Luce’s membership into the Public Employees Police and Fire Plan. Confirmatory approval of Ordinance No. 24, Fifth Series, An Ordinance Amending the Home Rule Charter in Sections 108-110, 111, 113-117, 121-123, and 134 to be effective 90 days after publication. Resolution 37-18, Approve application to conduct off-site gambling for Ranier Recreation Club on August 21, 2018 at the Elks Lodge, 215 3rd Street, International Falls. Resolution 38-18, Approve application to conduct off-site gambling for Ranier Recreation Club on September 14, 2018 at the Elks Lodge, 215 3rd Street, International Falls. Motion seconded by Councilor Pearson and carried unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS: APPROVED use of Smokey Bear Park on August 15, 2018 in recognition of “Princess for a Day”	MOTION by Councilor Droba to approve use of Smokey Bear Park on August 15, 2018 in recognition of “Princess for a Day”. Motion seconded by Councilor Pearson and carried unanimously.

APPROVED use of *Smokey Bear Park on Saturday, August 18, 2018 for Movie in the Park* fundraiser by the Fire/Rescue/EMS Dept.**	MOTION by Councilor Briggs to approve use of Smokey Bear Park at 7:30 P.M. on Saturday, August 18, 2018 for Movie in the Park fundraiser by the Fire/Rescue/EMS Dept. Motion seconded by Councilor Pearson and carried unanimously.

APPROVED International Falls Figure Skating Club request to conduct a Monster Dash 5K Run at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 6, 2018	MOTION by Councilor Jaksa to approve the International Falls Figure Skating Club request to conduct a Monster Dash 5K Run at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 6, 2018. Motion seconded by Councilor Briggs and carried unanimously.

APPROVED Resolution 39-18, A Resolution approving a 1% Sales Tax and Authorizing a Referendum Question at the November 6, 2018 General Election	MOTION by Councilor Droba to approve Resolution 39-18, A Resolution in support of a local sales and use tax within the City of International Falls for voter consideration at the November 6, 2018 General Election. Motion seconded by Councilor Briggs. Councilor Droba AMENDED his motion to 1) remove the references to Airport funding throughout the Resolution, 2) remove emergency services and public works facilities, and 3) to revise and cap the amount of bonds and project costs of $30,000,000. Motion on the amendment seconded by Councilor Jaksa. Mayor Anderson explained that the consulting engineers came up with an estimate of nearly $30 million to pay for the necessary street, water, and sewer improvements and at the rate we are currently spending on an annual basis for improvements, $500,000 to $1 million, it will take too long and the City will not be able to keep up with the deteriorating infrastructure. Mayor Anderson explained that thirty-two Minnesota cities currently impose a sales and use tax with the highest being Walker at 1.5%. Motion on the amendment carried unanimously. Motion to approve the main motion as amended carried 4-1 with Councilors Briggs, Droba, Jaksa, and Mayor Anderson voting “yea” and Councilor Pearson voting “nay”.

APPROVED Resolution 40-18, A Resolution to the North Koochiching Area Sanitary District	MOTION by Councilor Jaksa to approve Resolution 40-18, A Resolution to the Board of Directions of the North Koochiching Area Sanitary District pertaining to ownership pf the wastewater system. Motion seconded by Councilor Briggs. There was discussion on the request for support from City representatives on the NKASD comprising six of the eight board members. City Attorney Shermoen explained that it is not inappropriate to ask for support from board members and give them information at a meeting as to the City’s stance on the ownership issues being faced between the NKASD and the City of International Falls. Motion carried 4-1 with Councilors Briggs, Jaksa, Pearson, and Mayor Anderson voting “yea” and Councilor Droba voting “nay”.

APPROVED Orders to file in District Court, Ninth Judicial District (NKASD)	MOTION by Councilor Droba to approve Orders to file in District Court, Ninth Judicial District, as follows: Matter of a Hazardous House owned by Kim R. Creed located at 516 Ninth Street, International Falls. Matter of Hazardous House owned by Tyler Lee Stenberg located at 2031 Third Ave. East, International Falls. Matter of Hazardous House owned by Tony Pullar located at 301 Memorial Drive, International Falls. Motion seconded by Councilor Pearson and carried unanimously.

AUTHORIZED the City Attorney to proceed with blight enforcement	MOTION by Councilor Droba to authorize the City Attorney to proceed with blight enforcement at the following properties: Maxine McEldowney, 1621 1^st Avenue West, Parcel no. 92-109-06200. Randy and Terry-Jeanne Sawyer, 1618 3^rd Avenue West, Parcel no. 92-129-06080. Motion seconded by Councilor Briggs and carried unanimously.

APPROVED Letter of Intercept Agreement Between the Littlefork Ambulance Service and the International Falls Ambulance Service	MOTION by Councilor Pearson to approve the Letter of Intercept Agreement Between the Littlefork Ambulance Service and the International Falls Ambulance Service. Motion seconded by Councilor Droba and carried unanimously.

APPROVED purchase of one Hamilton T1 Ventilator package for $16,444.26 and four MedSystem III Infusion Pumps, equipment, and services from Med One Equipment Services	MOTION by Councilor Pearson to approve the purchase of one Hamilton T1 Ventilator package for $16,444.26 and four MedSystem III Infusion Pumps, equipment, and services from Med One Equipment Services for $12,530.00 per proposals, payable from Ambulance Dept. Capital Outlay as budgeted. Motion seconded by Councilor Droba and carried unanimously.

TABLED revisions to the Joint Powers Agreement for the Recreation Commission and authorize signatures	MOTION by Councilor Droba to consider revisions to the Joint Powers Agreement Establishing a Joint Recreation Commission and defining its powers and authorize signatures. Motion seconded by Councilor Pearson. Discussion ensued on the legalities and no mention in the Joint Powers Agreement regarding the Recreation Director assuming the duties of the Athletic Director. MOTION by Councilor Jaksa to table this item until it can be modified by the City Attorney to include reference to the Athletic Director position. Motion seconded by Councilor Pearson. Motion carried 3-2 with Councilors Jaksa, Pearson, and Mayor Anderson voting “yea” and Councilors Briggs and Droba voting “nay”.

APPROVED Athletic Director contract and authorize signatures	MOTION by Councilor Jaksa to approve the Athletic Director contract and authorize signatures. Motion seconded by Mayor Anderson and carried unanimously.

APPROVED Human Resource Committee recommendation – Resolution 41-18, Approve Holiday Pay for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Paid On-call Firefighters on July 4^th effective September 1, 2018.	MOTION by Councilor Jaksa to approve Human Resource Committee recommendation – Resolution 41-18, Approve Holiday Pay for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), Casual Paramedics, and Paid On-call Firefighters on July 4^th effective September 1, 2018. A friendly amendment was made to include Casual Paramedics in the recommendation for holiday pay. Motion seconded by Councilor Briggs and carried unanimously.

APPROVED Budget & Finance Committee recommendation – Resolution 42-18, Naming the Contingent Fund a “Standard Expenditure Reimbursement” and Setting Annual Reimbursement Amounts effective January 1, 2019	MOTION by Councilor Jaksa to approve the Budget and Finance Committee recommendation – Resolution 42-18, Naming the Councilor Contingent a “Standard Expenditure Reimbursement” and Setting the Annual Reimbursement Amounts effective January 1, 2019. Motion seconded by Councilor Droba. Motion carried 4-1 with Councilors Briggs, Droba, Jaksa, and Mayor Anderson voting “yea” and Councilor Pearson voting “nay”.

APPROVED Public Works Committee recommendations
Approve designating Home Lane a school zone and installing signs with reduced 20 mph speed limit between 14^th Ave. and 11^th Street.	MOTION by Councilor Droba to approve designating Home Lane a school zone and install signs with a reduced 20 mph speed limit between 14th Avenue and 11th Street. Motion seconded by Councilor Briggs and carried unanimously.
Approve purchase of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) from Core & Main for a fee not to exceed $65,000 per proposal, costs payable from Water/Sewer Fund capital outlay, and authorize signatures.	MOTION by Councilor Droba to approve the purchase of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) from Core & Main for a fee not to exceed $65,000 per proposal, costs payable from Water/Sewer Fund capital outlay, and authorize signatures. Motion seconded by Councilor Pearson and carried unanimously.

APPROVED establishment of Dog Park Committee and Mayor’s appointment of volunteer members	MOTION by Councilor Jaksa to approve the establishment of a Dog Park Committee and the Mayor’s appointment of volunteer members including Brenda Sueker, Michelle Boeckermann, Betsy Loop, Roger Jackson, Councilor Droba, and Councilor Jaksa. Motion seconded by Councilor Droba and carried unanimously.

APPROVED appointment of Michele Rasmussen as Casual Paramedic effective August 7, 2018	MOTION by Councilor Droba to approve the appointment of Michele Rasmussen as Casual Paramedic with the International Falls Fire/Rescue/EMS Department effective August 7, 2018. Motion seconded by Councilor Pearson. City Administrator Anderson stated that the wage increase should be reviewed annually rather than a step process as it is not a union position. The hourly wage was agreed to be $22.64 per hour, which is the rate of pay for the other Casual Paramedic on staff. Motion carried unanimously.

APPROVED letter of clarification granting permission for MIDCO second feed and origination point in the Backus Community Center Auditorium	MOTION by Councilor Jaksa to grant permission for a Midcontinent Communications second feed and origination point for Program Origination Capability to be located in the Backus Community Center Auditorium; and furthermore, shall relinquish the right to install the second feed at the Municipal Building (City Hall Council Chambers). Motion seconded by Councilor Droba. Motion carried 3-2 with Councilors Briggs, Droba, and Jaksa voting “yea” and Councilor Pearson and Mayor Anderson voting “nay”.

OTHER BUSINESS:	Councilor Jaksa inquired about Councilor Pearson’s status regarding her recent property purchase and residency. Councilor Pearson responded there was no change regarding her residence in the Center Ward of International Falls.

REPORTS: Reports of the Administrator, Attorney, and Department Heads	Police Chief Mastin gave a brief report for July 2018. Fire Chief Mannausau gave a brief report for July 2018.

Reports of Mayor and Council Committees	Mayor Anderson handed out a written Mayor’s Report dated August 6, 2018.

AUDIENCE	None.

ADJOURNMENT	Mayor Anderson reminded everyone that the next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 20, 2018 at 4:30 P.M and adjourned the meeting at 7:17 P.M.

ATTEST: Robert W. Anderson, Mayor

Kenneth R. Anderson, City Administrator

August 6, 2018 City Council Minutes

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