Silver Lake City Council

Minutes

Silver Lake City Council

Regular Meeting

May 7, 2007

Mayor Bruce Bebo called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.

Members present: Councilors Pat Fogarty, Nolan Johnson, Dale Miska; & Karl Wawrzyniak

Others present: Kerry Venier, Clerk; Wyatt Bienfang, GSL School Resource Officer; Libby Benson; Sarah & Randy Everding; Tom & Brenda Benson; Matthew & Connie Brady; April Brady; Gerri & Roy Eberherd; Steve Hauer; Ken Merrill, Silver Lake Leader

A motion was made by Councilor Fogarty seconded by Councilor Johnson to approve the agenda as amended.
Vote for: Unanimous
Motion carried.

Consent Agenda:

1.  Approve minutes of the April 16, 2007 regular meeting.

2.  Approve minutes of the April 26, 2007 Board of Appeals hearing (as amended).

3.  Payroll #9 & April

4.  Claims to be paid: $ 5,941.27 (4/19/07)
$29,957.43 (pp#9)

A motion was made by Councilor Miska seconded by Councilor Wawrzyniak to approve the Consent Agenda.
Vote for: Unanimous
Motion carried.

The Council recognized the CounterAct Essay winners. GSL School Resource Officer Wyatt Bienfang explained the counteract program and informed the Council that the program includes 5th & 6th graders and is designed to educate children about the dangers of drugs, alcohol, & tobacco. Essay winners Libby Benson, Roy Eberherd, and April Brady read their winning essays.

Old Business:

1.  Clerk Venier reviewed the following bids received for the 2007 Seal Coat project:
CRS-2 Emulsion Oil FA-2 100% granite aggregate
Pearson Bros. Inc. $2.25/gal. $28.00/ton
Allied Blacktop Co. $2.25/gal. $30.65/ton
Caldwell Asphalt Co. $2.27/gal. $28.69/ton
Bituminous Paving Inc. $1.95/gal. $72.00/ton
Venier reported that Pearson Bros. Inc had the lowest bid and introduced Resolution 07-10: Awarding a Contract for Seal Coating Services for Council consideration.
A motion was made by Councilor Wawrzyniak seconded by Councilor Miska to approve Resolution 07-10: Awarding a contract for Seal Coating Services to Pearson Bros. Inc.
Vote for: Unanimous
Motion carried.

2.  Clerk Venier reviewed a request from the Fire Department for the purchase of a pump unit and equipment for the departments 6-wheeler. Venier explained that the fire department had received a matching grant from the DNR for $2,500 and a donation from Crow River SnoPros for $2,500 for the project. The cost for the project is $4,959.70.
A motion was made by Councilor Wawrzyniak seconded by Councilor Miska to approve Resolution 06-11: Accepting a donation from Crow River SnoPros and approving the purchase of a pump unit and equipment for the Fire Department 6-wheeler.
Vote for: Unanimous
Motion carried.

3.  Clerk Venier reviewed the final bill for the wheel loader. The final cost of the loader came to $24,702.40; Venier reported that there was a valve cover that had yet to be replaced but Carlson Tractor would pay for that replacement. Venier also presented a bill for $2,286.61 for the rental of a loader in March. The Council questioned this bill as they wanted clarification on the charges; and instructed Venier to get more information.
A motion was made by Councilor Miska seconded by Councilor Johnson to approve the payment of $24,702.40 to Carlson Tractor for Loader repairs.
Vote for: Unanimous
Motion carried.

New Business:

1.  License 07-06: One Day 3.2 Beer on-sale & Live music/Dance license 6/15/07 (Holy Family)
A motion was made by Councilor Wawrzyniak seconded by Councilor Miska to approve License 07-06.
Vote for: Unanimous
Motion carried

2.  Request to close Center Street between Mimms and Nome for a street dance on 6/15/07.
A motion was made by Councilor Miska seconded by Councilor Johnson to close Center Street between Mimms and Nome Avenues on 6/15/07 between 7pm to Midnight for a street dance.
Vote for: Unanimous
Motion carried.

3.  License 07-07: One Day 3.2 Beer on-sale & Live music/Dance license 10/7/07 (Holy Family)
A motion was made by Councilor Wawrzyniak seconded by Councilor Fogarty to approve License 07-07.
Vote for: Unanimous
Motion carried.

4.  License 07-08: One Day Gambling license 1/1/08 (Holy Family)
A motion was made by Councilor Fogarty seconded by Councilor Miska to approve License 07-08.
Vote for: Unanimous
Motion carried.

5.  License 07-09: One Day Gambling license 10/7/07 (Holy Family)
A motion was made by Councilor Wawrzyniak seconded by Councilor Miska to approve 07-09.
Vote for: Unanimous
Motion carried.

6.  License 07-10: One Day Gambling license 6/15/07 (Holy Family)
A motion was made by Councilor Fogarty seconded by Councilor Miska to approve License 07-10.
Vote for: Unanimous
Motion carried.

7.  Resident at 521 Main St W request to reduce fee for CUP & Variance from $200 to $100 because both were done at same time. Clerk Venier explained that the resident had made the request due to the fact that both applications were addressed at the same public hearing and the administrative efforts done on the two applications were no more than if a single application was received. The Council expressed concerns over setting a precedent with this request.
A motion was made by Councilor Fogarty to approve reducing the zoning fees for the variance and CUP application for 521 Main St W to $100.
Motion failed for lack of second.

8.  The Council reviewed the 2007 Pool Rates. Clerk Venier reported the following changes:

1. Family passes would be $85.00 up from $75.00;
2. 10-pack daily passes would be $35.00 up from $30.00; and
3. Swim Lessons would be $35.00 up from $30.00
   

Open Discussion:

1.  Reviewed a preliminary proposal to lease space from SL Express for a Off Sale Liquor Store on Hwy 7 near Marathon. The lease rate proposed would be $5 - $7 per sq. ft. resulting in annual lease payments of approximately $180,000. Clerk Venier reported that with a lease payment of that size the project would not be feasible. Councilors asked Venier to find out what type of lease arrangements were set up at the Dassel off sale facility.

2.  Discussion was held regarding an air vent installed at the MLS for the exhaust of heat and odor for a fryer. Council asked to check on the possibility of venting through the roof rather than the side of the building.

3.  Clerk Venier gave an update on commercial development along Hwy 7.

A motion was made by Councilor Fogarty seconded by Councilor Wawrzyniak to adjourn this regular meeting of the Silver Lake City Council.
Vote for: Unanimous
Motion carried; meeting adjourned at 8:18pm.

______Seal of the City:

Bruce Bebo, Mayor

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Kerry Venier, Clerk/Treasurer