APPROVED agenda with additions

MOTION by Councilor Buller to approve the agenda with additions as presented.

• Consider Emergency Ordinances No. 34 and 28 for revision or updates (Council action)
• Adopt Resolution No.
  -20 approving premises permit application for lawful gambling by the International Falls Voyageurs Snowmobile Club at On The Rocks, LLC, 412 3rd Street, International Falls, MN (Council action)
• Approve Municipal Advisory Service Agreement with Northland Securities, Inc. (Council action)
• April 15, 2020 – International Falls Public Library Board of Trustees meeting packet
  

Motion seconded by Councilor Krause and carried unanimously.

APPROVED minutes of the April 6, 2020 regular City Council meeting

MOTION by Councilor Krause to approve minutes of the April 6, 2020 regular City Council meeting. Motion seconded by Councilor Ditsch and carried unanimously.

ADOPTED Resolution No. 34-20 approving transfers, payment of claims, and accounts payable

MOTION by Councilor Krause to adopt Resolution No. 34-20 approving transfers, payment of claims and accounts payable for the second monthly City Council meeting. Motion seconded by Councilor Buller and carried unanimously.

A. W. Kuettel & Sons, Inc.

Garage Plumb Mod/Office Heat Pump

5,129.00  

68498 

A+ Pest Management

Pest Control 

460.00  

68499 

Ace Industrial Supply Inc.

Grinding Wheels – Street

214.75  

68500 

Alex Air Apparatus Inc.

Hip Boots – Storm Sewer

195.57  

68501 

Aqua-Pure Inc.

Polymer/Quarterly Service 

3,770.00  

68502 

Border Boxes 

Shipping – Water Plant

49.50  

68503 

Bound Tree Medical LLC

Ambulance Supplies 

3,079.95  

68504 

Brian Youso 

Police Benefit 

150.00  

68505 

City of Int’l Falls – Fund 101

Water/Sewer Admin Expenses 

9,951.67  

68506 

City of Int’l Falls – Fund 401

Water Funds Transfer 

66,666.66  

68507 

City of Int’l Falls – Fund 403

Water Funds Transfer 

25,760.42  

68508 

City of Ranier

Water – City Beach 

11.00  

68509 

Clarey’s Safety Equip Inc.

Chemical Assessment Team – Maint

602.92  

68510 

Commercial Refrigeration Sys 

Kerry Park Arena – Shut Down

465.00  

68511 

E Kooch Sanitary Sewer District

City Beach/Water Plant 

159.00  

68512 

Ebix, Inc.

Top Health Subscription 

221.40  

68513 

Expert T Billing 

Amb Transports

2,856.00  

68514 

Fairchild Sign 

Forms – Street Dept.

145.00  

68515 

Falls Lumber Company 

Bldg Maint/Sup – St Light/Street/VNP

1,419.75  

68516 

Frontier 

Monthly Telephone Service 

2,464.05  

68517 

Galls, an Aramark Co., LLC

Clothing – Sweney/Amb/Bombenger

697.80  

68518 

Global Equipment Company 

Office Supplies – Engineer

781.65  

68519 

H & L Mesabi 

Parts – Street

1,108.78  

68520 

Hawkins Inc.

Chemicals 

1,228.96  

68521 

Innovative Office Solutions LLC

Supplies – Administration/Street

186.96  

68522 

Kenneth R Anderson 

Accessibility Conf & Lic Renew/Off Sup 

397.85  

68523 

Koerter’s Amoco 

Gas – Str/Gar/St Light/Sewer

996.77  

68524 

Kooch Co Env Services Dept.

Tipping Fee – Street

6.00

68525 

Kooch County Auditor/Treasurer 

LEC Qrtly Lease/Spec Assess Admin Fee

18,915.00  

68526 

Kooch County Diesel Inc.

Unit 174/123 Repairs 

160.00  

68527 

Lake of The Woods County

1st Half Property Tax – Miggins

197.00  

68528 

Lakes Gas Co – B053

Bulk LP – LEC Range

63.06  

68529 

Lawson Products Inc.

Batteries – Electrical

136.18  

68530 

Mannco Trucking Inc.

Parts – Unit 124/Skidsteer 

213.40  

68531 

Marco 

Server Maintenance

116.25  

68532 

Melanie Clarity 

Sewing – Ambulance

8.00  

68533 

Menards International Falls 

Bldg Maint/Sup-Gar/Str/VNP/Wtr/Amb

1,148.31  

68534 

Michael Musich 

Police Benefit 

150.00  

68535 

Minnesota Industries 

Supplies – Ambulance

205.85  

68536 

Minnesota Power

Utilities 

28,228.73  

68537 

Minnesota Public Safety Group 

PHTLS Full – Three

570.00  

68538 

MN Dept. of Labor & Industry

Elevator ID #01885

100.00  

68539 

N Kooch Area Sanitary District 

Effluent/Backwash/Surcharge 

115,941.68  

68540 

National Government Services

Ambulance Overpayment Refund

448.17  

68541 

North Star Publishing 

Blght Form, Bus Crd-Brokaw, Env- Adm

447.82  

68542 

Northern Lumber & Hardware 

Sup/Tools/Bldg Maint – Str Sew/Str/Gar 

280.40  

68543 

Northwest Tire

Tires – Water Dept.

1,972.42  

68544 

Office of MNIT Services

Wide Area Network(Wan) Services

260.00  

68545 

Pelland Welding, Inc. 

Unit O91 – Parts 

247.59  

68546 

PowerPlan

John Deere 210G – Rental

3,105.00  

68547 

Praxair Distribution Inc.

Oxygen – Ambulance

311.51  

68548 

Premier Specialty Vehicles 

Ambulance Parts 

187.25  

68549 

Rainy Lake Medical Center 

Medical Supplies 

1,352.80  

68550 

Rainy Lake Oil 

Fuel- Water Plant 

279.00  

68551 

Range Paper Corp 

Cleaning Services – Bldgs

51.12  

68552 

Rexel Energy Solutions 

Maint/Repair – VNP

5,135.00  

68553 

Roche’s Towing 

Parts – Vactor Truck/Unit 123 Tow

1,060.00  

68554 

SCHOOLSin

Chairs & Tables – Ambulance

6,161.40  

68555 

ServiceMaster of Intl Falls

Cleaning Services-VNP

3,500.00  

68556 

Shannon’s Inc.

Bldg Maint – Library

1,942.50  

68557 

Soundnorth 

Maint – Street/Ink Cartridges

169.98  

68558 

Teleflex Medical 

Ambulance Supplies 

169.46  

68559 

Terry Christie 

Police Benefit

150.00  

68560 

Terry Wood 

Police Benefit 

150.00  

68561 

The Dent Shop 

Clean Sup/Install Backrack/Unit 204 Gate 

3,420.57  

68562 

UHL Company Inc.

Bldg Maint-VNP Tagged AHU-2/Archive

6,106.31  

68563 

Viking Electric Supply Inc.

Supplies – St Lighting

250.02  

68564 

Widseth 

Engineering Services 

121,434.93  

68565 

Willi Kostiuk 

Police Benefit 

150.00  

68566 

WMG Lyfjaberg LLC

Medical Director 

600.00  

68567 

Xerox Corporation 

Maint/Monthly Charge – Water Plant 

135.38  

68568 

The following checks were issued under blanket authorization:

AFLAC 

Supplemental Insurance 

225.04

100547

AllState – American Heritage  

Supplemental Insurance 

9.64 

100548

Bremer Bank NA 

Federal Withholding 

34,731.42

100549

I.U.O.E. Local Central Pension Fund

Retirement 

4,031.45

100550

City of Int’l Falls

HRA – Police/Fire

520.00

100551

City of Int’l Falls

Health Insurance – 49ers

454.00

100552

Grant DeBenedet, Sec/Treas 

C.O.P.S. 

120.00 

100553

IAMAW District W33 

Union Dues 

1,495.00

100554

IF Fire Dept. Relief

Volunteer Firemen Dues

322.00

100555

Intl Falls Ambulance Service 

Dues 

154.00

100556

Int’l Operating Engineers 49ers 

Union Dues 

875.00

100557

I.U.O.E. Local 49ers 

Health Reimbursement 

200.00

100558

MN Child Support Payment Center

Wage Assignment 

500.68

100559

MN Department of Revenue 

State Withholding 

6,420.18

100560

Empower Retirement 

Deferred Comp 

6,825.00

100561

PERA 

Life Insurance 

96.00

100562

North Kooch Area Sanitary Dist

Health Insurance

125.00 

100563

PERA

Retirement 

28,953.60

100564

AUDIENCE:

None.

PUBLIC HEARING:

APPROVED First Reading of Ordinance No. 37, Fifth Series, An amendment to Code of Ordinances, Section 10-58, Regulation of Tobacco Sales and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems by increasing the lawful age from 18 to 21 and regulating e-cigarettes and vaping

City Administrator Anderson stated the ordinance for Regulation of Tobacco Sales was updated due to President Trump adopting the Federal regulation of 21 years of age. Additional language was added to include Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems.

MOTION by Councilor Ditsch to approve the First Reading of Ordinance No. 37, Fifth Series, An amendment to Code of Ordinances, Section 10-58, Regulation of Tobacco Sales and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems by increasing the lawful age from 18 to 21 and regulating e-cigarettes and vaping.
Motion seconded by Councilor Nelson and carried unanimously.

APPROVED Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 35, Fifth Series, An amendment to shorten blight timelines and enforcement process contained in Sections 10-51 and 10-99

MOTION by Councilor Ditsch to approve the Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 35, Fifth Series, An amendment to shorten blight timelines and enforcement process contained in Sections 10-51 and 10-99.
Motion seconded by Councilor Buller and carried unanimously.

APPROVED Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 36, Fifth Series, An amendment to the inspection and enforcement process for blighted buildings contained in Sections 4-20 and 4-99 of the International Falls Code of Ordinances

MOTION by Councilor Ditsch to approve the Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 36, Fifth Series, An amendment to the inspection and enforcement process for blighted buildings contained in Sections 4-20 and 4-99 of the International Falls Code of Ordinances.
Motion seconded by Councilor Krause and carried unanimously.

OPENING BIDS:

APPROVED quote from DH Wireless for Portable Data Network, Mobile Portable Amplifier, and Verizon data plan for the Chemical Assessment Team (CAT) in the amount of $4,909.64 and $36.00 per month payable from CAT funds

MOTION by Councilor Krause to approve quote from DH Wireless for Portable Data Network, Mobile Portable Amplifier, and Verizon data plan for the Chemical Assessment Team (CAT) in the amount of $4,909.64 and $36.00 per month payable from CAT funds. Motion seconded by Councilor Buller and carried unanimously.

APPROVED quote from Alex Air Apparatus for SCBA compressor, bottles, and labor and equipment to modify fill station trailer in the estimated amount of $57,867

MOTION by Councilor Krause to approve quote from Alex Air Apparatus for SCBA compressor, bottles, and labor and equipment to modify fill station trailer in the estimated amount of $57,867. Motion seconded by Councilor Nelson and carried unanimously.

OLD BUSINESS:

REMOVED from the Table and from the agenda the request to waive/exempt fees at The Nomad Motel, Myles Wilcott

MOTION by Councilor Krause to remove from the table the request to waive/exempt fees at The Nomad Motel, Myles Wilcott. Motion seconded by Councilor Ditsch and carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilor Krause to take no actions and remove from the agenda the request to waive/exempt fees at The Nomad Motel, Myles Wilcott. Motion seconded by Councilor Buller and carried unanimously.

REMOVED from the Table and APPROVED opening access to both Boat Landings (Pat Roach landing and the Ron Hall DNR-owned landing at Shorewood Dr.) no later than 8:00 A.M. on April 24, 2020

MOTION by Councilor Krause to remove from the table to consider the closed access to both Boat Landings (Pat Roach landing and the Ron Hall DNR-owned landing at Shorewood Dr.) from April 6, 2020 to April 20, 2020. Motion seconded by Councilor Ditsch and carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilor Krause to open the Boat Landings (Pat Roach landing and the Ron Hall DNR-owned landing at Shorewood Dr.). Motion seconded by Councilor Buller. In discussion, concerns were raised about the landings being an “attractive nuisance.” There is a need to prevent overnight camping which has been a problem at other DNR landings that have remained open. Signs will be posted with MDA messaging. Motion passed 3-1-1 with Councilor Krause, Buller and Mayor Droba voting ‘yea’, Councilor Nelson voting ‘nay’ and Councilor Ditsch abstaining. MOTION by Councilor Krause approving opening the Boat Landings (Pat Roach landing and the Ron Hall DNR-owned landing at Shorewood Dr.) no later than 8:00 A.M. on April 24, 2020. Motion seconded by Councilor Buller and carried unanimously.

REMOVED considering ordinance amendment to allow chickens within the City

MOTION by Councilor Buller to no longer consider allowing chickens within the City. Motion seconded by Councilor Ditsch and carried unanimously.

APPROVED Ordinance No. 38, 5^th Series amending Ordinance No. 34, 5^th Series

MOTION by Councilor Krause approving Ordinance No. 38, 5^th Series amending Ordinance No. 34, 5^th Series by removing section 2 – “Grocery stores, delis, convenience stores, gas stations, and essential services that have prepared foods available for public consumption must have all food prepackaged. a. Public may not have access to open air unpackaged items. b. Public may not have access to “self-serve” beverages such as fountain soda or coffee.” Motion seconded by Councilor Nelson and carried unanimously.

CONSENT AGENDA: APPROVED as presented 

MOTION by Councilor Ditsch to approve the Consent Agenda as presented:

1. Renew Service Level Agreement for Administration of Revenue Recapture with the State of Minnesota Dept. of Revenue and the Ambulance Service and authorize signatures
2. Approve Mutual Confidentiality-Nondisclosure Agreement between Midcontinent Communications and the City of International Falls and authorize signatures

Motion seconded by Councilor Buller and carried unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS:

APPROVED license application for “On the Rocks, LLC” for On-Sale Liquor, Sunday Liquor, Off-Sale Liquor, Restaurant, Jukebox, and Pool Table with an effective date of June 1, 2020

MOTION by Councilor Krause to approve license application for “On the Rocks, LLC” for On-Sale Liquor, Sunday Liquor, Off-Sale Liquor, Restaurant, Jukebox, and Pool Table with an effective date of June 1, 2020. Motion seconded by Councilor Nelson and carried unanimously.

ADOPTED Resolution No. 35-20 approving premises permit application for lawful gambling by the International Falls Voyageurs Snowmobile Club at On The Rocks, LLC, 412 3rd Street, International Falls, MN

MOTION by Councilor Buller to adopt Resolution No. 35-20 approving premises permit application for lawful gambling by the International Falls Voyageurs Snowmobile Club at On The Rocks, LLC, 412 3rd Street, International Falls, MN. Motion seconded by Councilor Krause and carried unanimously.

APPROVED Koochiching Technology Initiative (KTI) request to reallocate $17,125 of Blandin Foundation grant funds to COVID-19 related support

MOTION by Councilor Krause to approve
Koochiching Technology Initiative (KTI) request to reallocate $17,125 of Blandin Foundation grant funds to COVID-19 related support. Motion seconded by Councilor Ditsch and carried unanimously.

INFORMATIONAL ONLY – International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce request to Koochiching County to extend payment of property taxes and abate penalties

International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce request to Koochiching County to extend payment of property taxes and abate penalties.

APPROVED hiring of 2019 summer part-time employees

MOTION by Councilor Ditsch approving hiring of 2019 summer part-time employees as follows:

• Public Works: Gina Auran, Stephen Christie, Alexis Erickson, Kjell Fogelberg, Reid Hanson, Caleb Hostetter, Gust Lorenson, Saren Olson, Devin Reimer, Tanner Sether, Ryan Todd, Chad Wennerstrand, Gavin Wilson and Olivia Wright
• Housing Fire Code Enforcement: Brittany Foss

Motion seconded by Councilor Buller and carried unanimously.

Cooperative Construction Agreement between the Minnesota Department of Transportation and City of International Falls for the Highway 53 Reconstruction project

Agreement was not received. No discussion on this item.

ADOPTED revised Capital Improvement Plan with equipment addition

MOTION by Councilor Buller to adopt revised preliminary Capital Improvement Plan with equipment additions. Motion seconded by Councilor Krause and carried unanimously.

APPROVED Municipal Advisory Service Agreement with Northland Securities, Inc.

MOTION by Councilor Buller to approve Municipal Advisory Service Agreement with Northland Securities, Inc. and authorize signatures. Motion seconded by Councilor Krause and carried unanimously.

ADOPTED Resolution No. 36-20 approving Bond Sale on May 18, 2020 to issue $5,745,000 General Obligation Sales Tax Bonds to finance 2020 and 2021 Public Improvement Projects and City-share of Highway 53 Improvements

MOTION by Councilor Krause adopting Resolution No. 36-20 approving Bond Sale on May 18, 2020 to issue $5,745,000 General Obligation Sales Tax Bonds to finance 2020 and 2021 Public Improvement Projects and City-share of Highway 53 Improvements. Motion seconded by Councilor Buller and carried unanimously.

AUTHORIZED distributing a request for proposal for professional services to prepare an updated pay equity job classification system and related documents

MOTION by Councilor Ditsch authorizing 1) distributing a request for proposal for professional services to prepare an updated pay equity job classification system and related documents, and 2) authorize signatures on the request for reconsideration of pay equity noncompliance to Minnesota Management and Budget. Motion seconded by Councilor Krause and carried unanimously.

OTHER BUSINESS:

Blight Report

Allow Off-Sale

Councilor Ditsch requested blight updates be available at the council meetings.

City Administrator Anderson shared Minnesota Session Law Chapter 75 – Limited Off-Sale for restaurants closed by executive order allowing off-sales of malt liquor, hard seltzer, cider and wine with prepared food take-out. Councilor Ditsch, Nelson, Krause, Buller and Mayor Droba had no concerns with the executive order.

REPORTS:

Reports of the Administrator, Attorney, and Department Heads 

City Attorney Shermoen stated he has been doing criminal work for the court via zoom and over the phone. He has also been working with the City Administrator updating ordinances.

The International Falls Police Department March 2020 Activity Report was available for review.

The March 2020 Fire/Rescue/EMS Department written report was available for review.

Building Official 2020 First Quarter report was available for review.

Reports of Mayor and Council Committees 

None.

AUDIENCE 

None.

ADJOURNMENT 

Mayor Droba reminded everyone that the next City Council meeting is scheduled for May 4, 2020 at 5:30 P.M. The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:22 P.M.