Staples City Council
PROCEEDINGS OF
February 24, 2009
The regular meeting of the Staples City Council was called to order by Mayor Etzler at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at the Staples Government Center. Present were Mayor Etzler, City Council Members Carlson, Einerwold, Flaten, Quance and Schmieg. Council Member Miles was absent. Also present were Community Development Director Nelsen, Public Works Director Klein, Parks and Recreation Director Grondahl, and other interested persons.
It was moved by Quance and seconded by Flaten to approve the agenda as presented. Carlson, Einerwold, Etzler, Flaten, Quance and Schmieg voted yes. None voted no. carried.
It was moved by Carlson and seconded by Einerwold to approve the Consent Calendar items consisting of the minutes from the previous meeting and payment of the bills presented. Carlson, Einerwold, Etzler, Flaten, Quance and Schmieg voted yes. None voted no. Carried.
| A.W. Research | $305.80 | |
| Am. Payment Center | 75.00 | |
| Aqua Logic | 315.63 | |
| Bank of NY - Mellon | 825.00 | |
| Brown & Krueger | 207.00 | |
| Brusewitz, Donald | 172.54 | |
| CCP Industries | 39.33 | |
| City of Little Falls | 4,500.00 | |
| CTC | 1,673.73 | |
| Fleet Services | 2,909.97 | |
| Gary's Diesel | 540.21 | |
| Giza Plumbing | 1,685.56 | |
| Goff, Chris | 5.00 | |
| Grainger | 376.64 | |
| Hali-Brite, Inc. | 229.67 | |
| Hassler, Jerome | 164.23 | |
| Hawkins | 3,866.92 | |
| Hillyard | 33.74 | |
| Jackson Welding | 200.00 | |
| Jerry's Welding | 50.00 | |
| KEEPRS | 106.98 | |
| Lakewood Health System | 1,728.00 | |
| Law Enforcement Tech | 332.28 | |
| League of MN Ins Trust | 500.00 | |
| Marco | 633.29 | |
| Marco | 481.60 | |
| Maria Yolanda Calix | 422.28 | |
| Metro Fire | 299.99 | |
| Metzler Locksmith Shop | 306.00 | |
| Mid-Am. Research | 243.39 | |
| Chemical Minnesota | ||
| Rural Water | 160.00 | |
| Association | ||
| MN Chapter IAAI | 225.00 | |
| MN Office of Enterprise | ||
| Technology | 40.00 | |
| NCL of Wisconsin | 380.28 | |
| Niemann, Brian | 150.29 | |
| North Star Pump | ||
| Service | 2,840.59 | |
| Northern Water Works | ||
| Supply | 303.90 | |
| Office Depot | 412.63 | |
| Quill | 80.95 | |
| Reliable Office Supplies | 138.36 | |
| Robert J. Creations | 61.30 | |
| SEH | 14,250.00 | |
| Staples Fire Dept. | 484.25 | |
| TDS Metrocom | 37.95 | |
| Unicel | 993.17 | |
| Uniforms Unlimited | 130.53 | |
| Unity Bank | 1,167.00 | |
| US Post Office | 84.00 | |
| VISA | 122.74 | |
| Wisch, Mark | 45.99 | |
| 45,338.71 | ||
| Jason Anderson | 72.70 | |
| Bobby Berndt | 536.55 | |
| John Cole | 76.14 | |
| Katti Crawford | 16.74 | |
| Chris Goff | 1,103.76 | |
| Ryan Goff | 648.60 | |
| Josiah Fuhrman | 78.75 | |
| Kristin Iverson | 143.45 | |
| Jeff Jares | 651.53 | |
| Kelly Kossan | 85.75 | |
| Anna Nice | 494.00 | |
| Joshua Nice | 220.14 | |
| Margaret Rayburn | 307.93 | |
| Nancy roth | 88.95 | |
| Caleb Silgjord | 434.70 | |
| James Stultz | 128.80 | |
| Nathan Warner | 64.40 | |
| Megan Weyer | 47.25 | |
| Jacob Zetah | 92.49 | |
| 5,371.38 |
The Council considered a Temporary On-Sale Liquor License request from Sacred Heart School and the establishment of a fee for Temporary On-Sale Liquor Licenses. It was moved by Quance and seconded by Carlson to approve the request from Sacred Heart School for a Temporary On-Sale Liquor License to sell liquor on April 25, 2009 as part of its Annual Fundraiser. Carlson, Einerwold, Etzler, Flaten, Quance and Schmieg voted yes. None voted no. Carried.
It was moved by Carlson and seconded by Schmieg to waive the fee for the Sacred Heart Temporary On-Sale Liquor License. After discussion, Carlson and Schmieg voted yes. Einerwold, Etzler, Flaten, Quance voted no. Motion failed.
It was then moved by Flaten and seconded by Einerwold to establish a fee of $25.00 for Temporary On-Sale Liquor Licenses. Carlson, Einerwold, Etzler, Flaten, Quance and Schmieg voted yes. None voted no. Carried.
Fire Chief Braith reviewed the Fire Department Officers elected for 2009 and the Annual Fire Department Report summarizing activities during 2008. It was moved by Carlson and seconded by Quance to approve the following Fire Department Officers for 2009:
Fire Chief, Scott Braith; First Assistant, Jeremy Reeck; Second Assistant, Scott Yungbauer; Third Assistant, Jeff DeGeest; Safety Officer, Joe Hassler. Carlson, Einerwold, Etzler, Flaten, Quance and Schmieg voted yes None voted no. Carried.
The Council reviewed the Ordinance Amending the Sign Ordinance. Nelsen noted that the Planning & Zoning Commission made a change to Section 717.11 A.1. and 717.11.C.1. in order to match setbacks set forth in the existing Zoning Ordinance. Member Quance raised a question about the process for appeal and stated that he felt the Board of Adjustments and Appeals should make a recommendation to the council rather than make the final decision. Community Development Director Nelsen noted that the existing Zoning Ordinance also grants the Board of Adjustments and Appeals the authority to make the final decision. After much discussion, it was moved by Quance and seconded by Schmieg to have the Planning & Zoning Commission review Section 717.16 of the proposed Sign Ordinance and to review sections of the Zoning Ordinance that are applicable to the Board of Adjustments and Appeals. Carlson, Einerwold, Flaten, Quance and Schmieg voted yes. Etzler voted no. Carried.
Community Development Director Nelsen updated the Council on production and distribution costs of the "Rumor Mill" - City newsletter. It was moved by Carlson and seconded by Flaten to send the quarterly newsletter along with utility bills for a trial period of one year. Carlson, Einerwold, Etzler, Flaten, Quance and Schmieg voted yes. None voted no. Carried.
Mayor Etzler reported on the Emergency Services Committee Meeting that was held on February 11, 2009. It was noted that over 20 people, including six members of the Staples Fire Department will be taking an EMT training course and that April 20-24 is Severe Weather Awareness Week.
Parks and Recreation Director Grondahl shared information from the February 9, 2009 meeting of the Community Services- Forestry and Beautification board and provided information tracking usage of Parks and Recreation facilities and programs.
Member Einerwold reviewed the minutes of the February 11, 2009 meeting of the Staples Green Committee. Einerwold noted that the committee is working to gather information about existing recycling programs in the community and will be meeting again on February 25, 2009.
Council Member Schmieg noted that the Creamery building has been demolished and removed and commended Hengel Construction for their work.
Council Member Quance suggested that the Planning & Zoning Commission should look at the regulation related to unattached garages, stating that he feels the 800 s.f. maximum is too small. Quance also suggested that the Consent Calendar be expanded to include other recurring items.
Council Member Einerwold requested to be copied on minutes from the Economic Development Authority.
It was moved by Quance and seconded by Flaten to adjourn the meeting at 8:21 p.m. Carlson, Einerwold, Etzler, Flaten, Quance and Schmieg voted yes. None voted no. Carried.
Approved: Chris Etzler, Mayor
Attest: Phil Lindaman, City Clerk
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