The Agenda and Minutes Were Approved by Motion of Olson, Second by Erpelding

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

December 2, 2103

The regular meeting of the Underwood City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Person present were Paul Hoff, Jim Erpelding and Marilyn Olson. Also present was Anna Kiser and Anita Gumphrey. Bert Kinzler, Rick Jacobson and Paxton Lind were absent. Guest was Matt Dreschel.

The agenda and minutes were approved by motion of Olson, second by Erpelding.

Paul asked Mr. Dreschel to address the council. Matt was concerned about the decision to make a portion of the Burlington Northern Subdivision a bike/walking path. As there would be no motorized vehicles allowed he would not have access from the back (south) of his property to the garage. He feels that he should be grandfathered in as the structure and use have been there for a number of years. He also mentioned that he had spoken with Rick Jacobson about filling a portion of his property to gain access from the street (Woodland Ave.) side of his property. After some discussion, it was decided to table that matter until the January 6 meeting when, weather permitting, all the council members will be in attendance.

CLERK/TREASURER REPORT

The following bills were approved by motion of Olson, second by Erpelding.

94930EDA DEBT SERVICE 1128.35

94931FARMERS STATE BANK 1128.35

18504PAYROLL 128.89

18505PAYROLL 73.88

18506PAYROLL 611.07

18507PAYROLL 110.82

18508PAYROLL 0.00

18509PAYROLL 73.88

18510PAYROLL 719.95

18511PAYROLL 231.23

18512PAYROLL 863.47

1514PAYROLL 120.24

18515PAYROLL 73.88

18516PAYROLL 172.90

18517CARDMEMBER SERVICE 305.31

18518DATA WRANGLERS LLC 100.00

94933MN DEPT OF REVENUE-SALES TAX 3177.00

94936CITY OF UDNERWOOD 73.88

94937CITY OF UNDERWOOD 49.0

94938CITY OF UNDERWOOD 39.35

94939CITY OF UNDERWOOD 47.60

1663DENZLES REGIONS WASTE 71.37

18519UNDER-MART 221.56

18520LEAGUE OF MINESOTA CITIES 30.00

18521O’REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC. 42.76

18522VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY 56.59

18523CENZELS REGION WASTE 142.74

18524FERGUS TRANSPORTATION 28.30

18525BELLBOY CORP. 440.00

18526PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS 639.52

18527JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR CO. 1042.20

18528WIRTZ BEVERAGE MINNNESOTA 781.12

18529BEVERAGE WHOLESALERS INC. 3121.55

18530H BOYD NELSON, INC. 5362.15

94934PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT ASSN. 495.22

94935FARMERS STATE BANK 1809.45

01664BATTLE LAKE REF. & HTG. 157.71

1665SEARS 461.70

18531CITY OF FERGUS FALLS 45.91

1666CORY FEIGUM PAINTING 640.00

18532PAW PUBLICATIONS, LLC 67.60

18533SANTA DAY 100.00

1667LAVIDA NESS 647.14

94940EDA OPERATING 647.14

18534ANITA GUMPHREY 59.53

94941PARK REGION MUTUAL TELEPHONE CO. 336.74

94942AT & T MOBILITY 63.57

94943LAKE REGION ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE 174.70

94944GOHER STATE ONE-CALL INC. 7.25

94945CITY OF UDNERWOOD 329.80

18535PAYROLL 173.15

18536PAYROLL 656.98

18537PAYROLL 748.57

18538PAYROLL 245.50

18539PAYROLL 863.47

18540PAYROLL 133.38

94947CITY OF UNDERWOOD 39.35

94948CITY OF UNDERWOOD 47.60

94950MN DEPT OF REVENUE 324.29

94976CITY OF UNDERWOOD 49.00

1668SHERWIN-WILLIANS 280.38

18541VIKING COCA-COLA OF FERGUS FALLS 273.80

18542ARTISAN BEER COMPANY 181.32

18543AMERICAN BOTTLING COMPANY 96.69

18544SOUTHERN WINE & SPIRITS OF MN 589.96

18545BEVERAGE WHOLESALERS INC. 6020.47

18546MID-CENTRAL ICE 137.00

18547H BOYD NELSON, INC. 2757.37

18548PHILLPS WINE & SPIRITS INC. 2521.93

18549JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR CO. 1516.74

18550TED’S CONCTETE 1050.00

18551MN DDEPT OF HEALTH 284.00

94949PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT ASSN. 506.12

94951FARMERS STATE BANK 1819.20

94952WATER SYSTEM DEBT FUND 2065.00

94953RD LOAN FUND 700.00

94961FARMERS STATE BANK 400.91

MAINTENCANCE REPORT

As Paxton was absence, there was no report.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Budget & Finance (Hoff, Kinzler)

A motion by Olson, second by Erpelding was approved to adopt Resolution #1213-1. Roll Call Vote: Paul Hoff Aye

Jim ErpeldingAye

Marilyn OlsonAye

Rick JacobsonAbsent

Bert KinzlerAbsent

RESOLUTION #1213-1

RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL 2014 TAX LEVY

BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Underwood, County of Otter Tail, State of Minnesota, that the following sums of money be levied and collected in the year 2014, upon taxable property in the City of Underwood, for the following purposes:

GENERAL REVENUE$84,062.00

FIRE 12,561.00

TOTAL LEVY$96,623.00

Adopted by the City Council of Underwood, Minnesota on this the 2nd day of December 2013.

______ATTEST: ______

Mayor Paul HoffCity Clerk Anna Kiser

Ann informed the council that the City had received the bill from Otter Tail Highway Department for the 2013 seal coat project. The final bill is $15,130.38, over the original estimate of $10,750.52 by $4,379.86. She had called Chuck Grotte and spoke to him about the increase and was informed that a letter was sent in May revising the estimate and asking if the city wanted to continue. We did not receive the letter. A motion by Hoff, second by Erpelding to approve the payment for seal coating in the amount of $15,130.38 was approved. Paxton is looking into another source for this work.

A motion by Olson, second by Erpelding to transfer $10,000 from the liquor fund to the general fund was approved.

A motion by Erpelding, second by Olson was approved to pay the 2014 membership dues of $84.00 to Lakes Country Service Cooperative.

Street, Lighting, Parks, & Recreation (Hoff, Erpelding)

Paul addressed the council regarding selling lots 1, 2 and 3 of the Burlington Northern Subdivision, which are adjacent to property owned by Orval and Shirley Brenaman and Ken & Michelle Jevne. After some discussion, a motion by Hoff, second by Erpelding to offer the lots to the Brenamans and Jevnes for the original price of 18¢ per square foot was approved. Ann will send a letter.

Paul also informed those present that the school is again looking at the old ball park as a location for a new bus garage. The alley (signed as Athletic Avenue, but not platted as a street) would not be necessary for the school project. He is asking for approval to sell the land to the adjacent property owners. After some discussion, a motion by Erpelding, second by Olson was approved to offer the property to adjoin land owners for 18¢ a square foot. Ann will send a letter.

After some discussion, it was decided that the city would not be part of Otter Tail County’s seal coat project for 2014.

Personnel & Safety (Olson, Erpelding)

Anita addressed the council, asking that he holiday pay for part time help at the liquor store be reinstated at the time and a half that was in place before. It was decided to table this issue until January.

NEW BUSINESS

A motion by Erpelding, second by Olson was approved to not waive monetary limits on municipal tort liability established by MN §466.04.

A motion by Hoff, second by Olson was approved to adopt Resolution #1213-2. Roll Call Vote: Paul Hoff Aye

Jim ErpeldingAye

Marilyn OlsonAye

Bert KinzlerAbsent

Rick JacobsonAbsent

RESOLUTION #1213-2

A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSES

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Underwood, County of Otter Tail, State of Minnesota that the renewal of the liquor licenses for the American Legion, Stockman’s Tavern, and Under-Mart be approved contingent upon the receipt to the City Clerk before 3:30 p.m. on December 31, 2013 the following:

1. Proof of insurance

2. Payment of license fees

3. Certificate of Compliance

Adopted by the City Council of Underwood, Minnesota this 2nd day of December 2013.

______ATTEST: ______

Mayor Paul HoffCity Clerk Anna Kiser

The fee schedule was reviewed. A motion by Erpelding, second by Olson was made to maintain the current schedule for 2014.

As there was no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

______ATTEST: ______

Mayor Paul Hoff City Clerk Anna Kiser

Date Approved: 1-06-2014

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