Town Council of town of Pelican Rapids met in regular session on Wednesday, 5-27-98, at 3:00 p.m., within the Pelican Rapids Public Library Meeting Room.
Present: Mayor Wayne Runningen, Council Members Paulette Nettestad, George Hanson, Dave Gottenborg and Denise Magnusson.
Absent: None
Also present: Administrative Assistant Richard A. Jenson, Deputy Clerk Treasurer Glenys Ehlert, Streets Superintendent Vern Benson, Library Director Pam Westby, and Mazie Wick.
Assembly referred to as to order by Mayor Wayne Runningen.
There were no additions or deletions to the agenda. Pursuant to due name and published notice thereof, bids have been opened for Airport Gasoline Facility at three:00 p.m. The next bids had been acquired:
R&R Petroleum Equip. Sales Certified Examine
Fargo, ND 26,959.00 $1,350.00
Mark II of Fosston, Inc.
Fosston, MN 23,910.00 Bid Bond
Kleespie Tank & Petroleum 35,999.00 Bid Bond
Ceres Environmental Serv., Inc.
Brooklyn Park, MN 39, 975.00 Bid Bond
Zervas Industrial Petroleum, Inc.
Duluth, MN forty seven, 050.00 Bid Bond
J&D Enterprises, Inc.
Duluth, MN 70,154.00 Bid Bond
Motion by Hanson and second by Nettestad to simply accept apparent low bid of R&R Petroleum Equipment Sales, Inc. and award contract in the amount of $26,959.00 topic to and after approval by the State of Minnesota Dept. of Aeronautics and approval of Metropolis Engineer Gary Nansen. Movement passed unanimously.
Library Director Pam Westby distributed Library Insurance policies for Internet Use, Reference Service, Bulletin Board, Art Displays, Assembly Room and Fines and Fees. She said the library can be making a decision soon a couple of building architect.
Mayor Runningen mentioned funds for 1999 which department heads ought to be considering for Council evaluate in August.
Motion by Gottenborg and second by Magnusson to authorize a lease with Ascom Hasler for an electronic meter and automatic feeder mailing machine with three lb. interfaceable scale. Movement passed unanimously.
Administrative Assistant Richard A. Jenson learn recommended modifications in valuation from the Otter Tail County Assessor Office. A whole textual content is a part of everlasting public file in the city clerk workplace.
Movement by Gottenborg and second by Nettestad to approve adjustments in valuation as advisable by Otter Tail County Assessor. Movement passed unanimously.
Administrative Assistant Richard A. Jenson reviewed Street Improvement Policy deferment prices for Council consideration.
Council Member Hanson spoke in favor of adopting Street Improvement Policy. Council Member Nettestad mentioned she would like to think about exceptions to requirements for urban part primarily based on traffic move. Council Member Gottenborg mentioned he want to not settle for policy until City has accomplished updating Comprehensive Plan. He feels that curb and gutter is less practical for a 2 or 2 1/2 acre improvement.
Movement by Hanson and second by Nettestad to undertake and implement Street Enchancment Coverage subject to review and approval by Metropolis Legal professional Scott Dirks and County Auditor Wayne Stein. Voting Yes: Mayor Runningen, Council Members Hanson, Nettestad Magnusson and Gottenborg. Voting No: None. Motion handed unanimously.
Council considered residentspetition to enhance tenth Ave. SW with a rural section of bituminous enchancment.
Motion by Hanson and second by Gottenborg to deny request of tenth Ave. SW residents for a rural section avenue improvement based on City Street Improvement Coverage. Movement handed unanimously.
Council Member Nettestad mentioned she has info from League of Minnesota Cities regarding considerations for added public funding in particular circumstances which she’s going to copy and distribute to council members.
Administrative Assistant Richard A. Jenson reviewed petition for curb, gutter and bituminous surfacing of Ann Lane which meets property owners proportion necessities.
Movement by Hanson and second by Nettestad to introduce resolution accepting petition and directing Larson Peterson & Associates to report to Council regarding enchancment. Movement passed unanimously.
Administrative Assistant Richard A. Jenson defined a change order for top service pump set up at water plant in the amount of $935.00.
Motion by Hanson and second by Magnusson to approve Water Plant change Order for Mid States Electric in the amount of $935.00. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion by Hanson and second by Nettestad to grant time extension for Water Tower Demolition from eight-1-98 to eleven-1-98 as requested. Motion handed unanimously.
Administrative Assistant Richard A. Jenson reported that Reconstruct Challenge is getting into a busy two week period. Council mentioned sod and black dirt concerns. Subsequent week north facet will get overlayment. Next week curb people will likely be here for south facet. Black dirt and sod will follow. Completion date is 6-15-98.
Administrative Assistant Richard A. Jenson questioned council path about cost of black dirt and sodding the place sidewalks had been eliminated. Council said costs would be property owner duty but could be assessed to the property.
Movement by Hanson and second by Gottenborg to write a letter on behalf of the city to Nice Plains Pure Gasoline requesting extension of gasoline service to Swan Rivercrest Addition. Motion passed unanimously.
