July 7, 2008

The City Council met in the Council Room on
July 7, 2008 with the following members present: Richard Novotny, Timothy Anderson, Mayor Terry Aasness, Ginger Fletcher and Peter Mounts and the following absent: NONE


Others Present: Troy Wolbersen—Douglas County Sheriff’s Department, Fred Carlson, Mert Roehler, Ben Hentges—Hiway Amoco, Dave Bedore—The Record, Jerry Buse & Diana K. Olson

The meeting was called to order at
7:00 PM by Mayor Aasness who read over the agenda. 


A motion was made by Mounts, seconded by Novotny and carried to approve the July 7th agenda.

 

A motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Fletcher and carried to approve the June 2nd Council minutes.

Troy was present to talk to the Council and residents about the police coverage that the Sheriff’s Department contracts in Evansville.  He also answered some questions about the previous burglaries that happened in town.

 

A motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Mounts and carried to issue a structure permit to Mert Roehler to build a storage shed as long as he abides by the setbacks.  It is parcel 72-0292-000.

 

A motion was made by Fletcher, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve election judges for the 2008 elections.  They are Diana Olson, Pat Nitz, Eme Quinn, Gloria Koplin and one more that Diana needs to find. 

 

The Council will readdress water and sewer rates in August.

 

The IRS mileage rate went up to 58.5 cents on July 1, 2008.

 

A motion was made by Novotny, seconded by Mounts and carried to issue a structure permit to Allen & Karen Howell to build a deck as long as they abide by the setbacks.  It is parcel 72-0277-020. 

 

Council member Richard Novotny introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:

 

              RESOLUTION # 08-006

                CITY OF EVANSVILLE

RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR LAWFUL GAMBLING PREMISE PERMIT FOR THE WEST DOUGLAS COUNTY LEGION POST 188  AT 1 LOCATION IN THE CITY OF EVANSVILLE

 

 

WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Evansville, Minnesota has received a Premise Permit Application from the West Douglas County Legion Post 188; and

 

WHEREAS, The West Douglas County Legion Post 188 has requested this application be approved by the City Council in order to hold and conduct lawful gambling operations at the following establishment in the City of Evansville:

 

Pit Stop Sports Bar & Dining---106 Highway 82

 

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the City Council of the City of Evansville hereby approves the Premise Permit Applications as submitted by the West Douglas County Legion Post 188.

 

FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, That the City Clerk is hereby instructed to provide a copy of this Resolution to be include with the permit applications to the Department of Gaming, Gambling Control Division, State of Minnesota.

 

The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Council member   Timothy Anderson and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:  Peter Mounts, Ginger Fletcher, Terry Aasness, Timothy Anderson & Richard Novotny 

 

And the following against the same:  NONE

Whereas this resolution was duly passed this 7th day of July 2008.

 

A motion was made by Novotny, seconded by Mounts and carried to send our sample burning ordinance to our attorney Mike for review.

 

We have a curb stop that is leaking and needs to be replaced.  The water service to the park is leaking.  The tile at the community center needs to be replaced.

 

A motion was made by Mounts, seconded by Novotny and carried to repair the water service to the park without replacing the whole line.  Aasness-opposed

 

There is Board of Review training July 21st if anybody is interested.

 

A motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Novotny and carried to approve the July bills and authorize payment. (List Attached)

The meeting was closed at 9:36 PM for an employee review.

The meeting was resumed at 10:00 PM.

 

The findings were conversations about the City’s investments, talked about vacation and the workmanship is satisfactory.


A motion was made by Novotny, seconded by Mounts and carried to adjourn the meeting at
10:05 PM.

 

 


 

                 Agenda

           August 4, 2008

 

  1.  Council Meeting will start at 7:00 PM

 

  1. Approve the agenda

 

  1. Approve the minutes of the July 7th Council Meeting

 

  1. Water & Sewer Rates

 

  1. Burning Ordinance

 

  1. September meeting date

 

  1. LG220 Exempt Permit---Pioneer Heritage

 

  1. Structure Permits

 

  1. Office Report

 

  1.  Maintenance Supervisor’s Report

 

  1.  Correspondence

 

  1.  Old or Other Business

 

  1.  Approve August bills and authorize payment

 

  1.  Adjournment

 The above items are scheduled as of July 24, 2008 and are subject to change.

 

   
   

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