Also in attendance were the following: Herman Lensing, Rodney Atkinson, and Jim Schulz.
Staff persons on hand were Paul Hetland and Joel Dasher.
The Pledge of Allegiance was said by those in attendance.
Approval of the Minutes
Humbert moved and Goebel seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the March 31 and April 28, 2004 meetings. Discussion offered. Motion carried.
Liquor License Renewal
Paul Hetland presented the DRAM shop insurance information, the properly completed documents, and the full fee payments for Ackie's Pioneer Inn and the Freeport Softball Club. Hetland reported that all was in order and he recommended passage of the renewal applications. Worms moved and Goebel seconded a motion to approve both Ackie's Pioneer Inn and Freeport Softball and Rec Club's renewal liquor applications. Discussion offered. Motion carried.
Report - Jim Schulz, SEH
Schulz was present to discuss the parking lot proposed designs and options. He reported that the Road Project Committee recommended a modified version of Option 1 as earlier presented by Schulz. There were con concerns raised with possible speeders and the potential for greater accidents with diagonal parking. The proposed road would better align the road at the Co Rd 11 intersection and provide more parking on the north side of Main Street, in turn reducing pedestrians crossing the street. It was mentioned that other cities could be investigated that have other lighting and street schemes: Wadena, Delano, Osakis, and Melrose. It was noted that the parking lot needed to be two-way and not one-way as indicated on the map. Humbert moved and Worms seconded a motion to go forward with Option 1 as modified. Discussion offered. Motion carried.
Schulz also reported on the feedlot issue regarding the Welle property and Pilot Land Company's desire to purchase property for residential development. Worms moved and Goebel seconded to approve of a 250' set back from feedlots.
The Community Development surveys have been sent out to all residences in the City and are coming back. We will need approximately 150 surveys to complete the application. If need be, it may require a second mailing and delivering surveys door to door.
On 7th Street SW and 3rd Street NE, the work should begin mid-June and be completed by mid-July.
Report - Joel Dasher, Maintenance Worker
Dasher presented a written report which is on file for review.
Dasher reported that Sue Raden donated shelving for storage in the basement.
Dasher also reported on the need to better maintain many of the streets throughout the City. Seal coating is needed on many of the streets due to the fact that it has been approximately 15 years since the last seal coating. Seal coating should be done every 10 years to maintain the elasticity of the pavement and therein improve the life of the roadway. Humbert moved and Hennen seconded a motion to crack-fill the road on 2nd Street. Discussion offered. Motion carried.
Report - Paul Hetland, City Clerk/Treasurer
Hetland provided a written report which is on file for review.
Hetland reported on the status of the Beutz Radiator Shop. No response from the state fire marshal regarding the letter previously sent by the clerk and the fire chief.
Hetland brought forward other designs for the city seal. Worms moved and Goebel seconded a motion to approve of the blue version with the stars fading away. Discussion offered. Motion carried 4-1. Mayor Thelen voted nay.
Hetland brought forward a letter from Bauerly Brothers regarding the work performed by them as a subcontractor through Kuechle Underground Inc. in the Industrial Park. The letter is on file for reference. Hennen moved and Humbert seconded a motion to deduct $1000 off of the amount owed and prepare the payment for a future meeting. Discussion offered. Motion carried.
New Business
Worms moved and Goebel seconded a motion approving the claims as presented in the amount of $67,773.61. Discussion offered. Motion carried.
At 10:42 P.M. Humbert moved and Worms seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
