November 2
2009
5:00 P.M.

A regular meeting of the City Council of International Falls, Minnesota, was held in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building on the 2nd day of November 2009 at the hour of 5:00 P.M.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilors Eklund, Jaksa, McBride, Rognerud and Mayor Mason
MEMBERS ABSENT: none

Motion by Councilor McBride to approve minutes of the regular city council meeting of October 19, 2009. Motion seconded by Councilor Eklund and carried unanimously.
Motion by Councilor Eklund to approve minutes of the special city council meeting of October 26, 2009. Motion seconded by Councilor Jaksa and carried unanimously.
Motion by Councilor McBride to approve transfer of Lodging Tax in the amount of $383.71 to Fund 101. Motion seconded by Councilor Rognerud and carried unanimously.
Motion by Councilor Rognerud to approve payment of the claims from various funds of the city including checks -48433-48564 in the amount of $1,376,885.62. Motion seconded by Councilor McBride and carried unanimously.
Checks 92574-92589 were issued under blanket authorization in the amount of $67,422.98.
Motion by Councilor McBride to approve the consent agenda as follows:
• Approve/allow expenses for Mayor and Councilors and/or administration to attend 2009 CGMC Fall Conference in Alexandria, November 18-20, 2009
• Approve/allow expenses for Harold Scholler, Water Technician to attend Class A Water Operator’s Exam in Bemidji, MN December 2, 3 and 4, 2009, this is a budgeted item.
• Year 2010 license renewal–Citizens for Backus/AB, itinerant restaurant
• Year 2010 license renewal–Fun Food Factory, itinerant restaurant
• Year 2010 license renewal–KNV Restaurants, Inc., dba Subway, restaurant
• Year 2010 license renewal–Pete-ham Food Services, Inc., dba Hardee’s of Intl Falls, restaurant
• Year 2010 license renewal–Rainy Lake Waves Massage, massage therapy
• Year 2010 license renewal–Sandy’s Place LLC, restaurant
• Year 2010 license renewal–Shorelunch Café, restaurant
Motion seconded by Councilor Rognerud and carried unanimously.
Walter Leu, Assistant District Engineer for MnDOT, addressed the council. He stated that he works for District #1 of MnDOT and has been involved in numerous turnback projects. He stated that Hwy 332 requires legislative approval to be eligible for turnback funding. He noted that he didn’t take any official action except designate funding for the Hwy 332 turnback until Koochiching County formally requested the turnback. He noted that the legislature wants a plan and budget so he has included Hwy 332 money requested in the 2010-2011 budget and that District Engineer Mike Robinson has called this the number one priority for the district. He stated that the funding for the project would remain reserved for the county until the end of the year pending the city council’s review and approval.
Motion by Councilor McBride to approve 7th Avenue Vacation Commissioners valuation of $7500 for benefit resulting from vacation. Motion seconded by Councilor Eklund and carried unanimously.
Motion by Councilor McBride to approve $7500 contribution to Koochiching County Veterans Park. Motion seconded by Councilor Rognerud and carried unanimously.
Motion by Councilor McBride to start council meetings at 5:30 p.m. beginning November 16, 2009. Motion seconded by Councilor Jaksa and carried unanimously.
Councilor Rognerud moved that the city offer a revised proposal for renewal of the Fire Protection Service contract with Koochiching County to include a contract of up to 6 years at the rate of $125,000 with RFPA keeping its equipment and should this proposal be unacceptable to the county, extending the existing contract by 3 months on the condition that RFPA poll its membership. Motion seconded by Councilor Jaksa. Voting on the motion Aye: Eklund, Jaksa, Rognerud, Mason. Voting nay: McBride. Motion carried.
Motion by Councilor Rognerud to adopt Resolution #46-09 supporting “Alternative 10” as preferred location for new port-of-entry facility. Motion seconded by Councilor Eklund and carried unanimously.
Motion by Councilor Eklund to approve Natalie Peterson with RJF Agencies, Inc. as Blue Cross/Blue Shield Agent of Record. Motion seconded by Councilor Rognerud and carried unanimously.
Motion by Councilor Rognerud to adopt Resolution #47-09 approving MnDNR Regional Parks and Trails Legacy Grant Application for biking/hiking trail on riverfront. Motion seconded by Councilor Jaksa and carried unanimously.
Motion by Councilor Eklund to adopt Resolution #48-09 approving execution of MnDOT grant agreement for airport maintenance and operation. Motion seconded by Councilor McBride and carried unanimously.
Motion by Councilor Rognerud to approve 2010 renewal application of Border Oil Co., Inc., dba The Jug, cigarette, and off-sale liquor license. Motion seconded by Councilor McBride and carried unanimously.
Motion by Councilor McBride to approve 2010 renewal application of Dollar Tree Stores, Inc., dba Dollar Tree #3694, fireworks. Motion seconded by Councilor Eklund and carried unanimously.
Motion by Councilor Eklund to approve 2010 renewal application of Holiday Stationstores, Inc., dba Holiday Stationstore #380, 3.2 off-sale, cigarette, gasoline pumps, and restaurant. Motion seconded by Councilor McBride and carried unanimously.
Motion by Councilor Rognerud to approve 2010 renewal application of I.H. Stewart, Inc., dba Super One, cigarette, and restaurant. Motion seconded by Councilor McBride and carried unanimously.
Motion by Councilor Eklund to approve 2010 renewal application of Inter City Oil Co., Inc., dba ICO, cigarette, and gasoline pumps. Motion seconded by Councilor Jaksa and carried unanimously.
Motion by Councilor Rognerud to approve 2010 renewal application of K-Mart #9689, fireworks. Motion seconded by Councilor McBride and carried unanimously.
Motion by Councilor Rognerud to approve 2010 renewal application of Paulson’s Super Valu, Inc., dba International Falls Super Valu, cigarette, gasoline pumps, and restaurant. Motion seconded by Councilor Eklund and carried unanimously.
Motion by Councilor McBride to approve 2010 renewal application of Randy’s Discount Auto Center, cigarette, gasoline pumps, and restaurant. Motion seconded Councilor Eklund and carried unanimously.
Motion by Councilor Rognerud to approve 2010 renewal application of Soundnorth, cigarette, and pawnbroker. Motion seconded by Councilor Eklund and carried unanimously.

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Shawn Mason, Mayor
ATTEST:

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Rodney Otterness, City Administrator

The Daily Journal
November 20, 2009