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**** UNAPPROVED UNTIL NEXT MEETING**** 

Pursuant to due call and proper notice thereof, a meeting of the Breckenridge City Council was held on Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at 5:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, Breckenridge, Minnesota.  This meeting was rescheduled from November 3, 2008, due to no quorum present.

Members Present:  Mayor Barth; Alderman Czichotzki, Woytassek, Hennen, Krueger, and Kammerer.  City Attorney Fox and Interim Clerk/Treasurer-Administrator Wilson.

Member Absent:  None.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Barth at 4:58 p.m.

CANVASSING BOARD

The Council met as a Canvassing Board and approved the results from the General Election held on November 4, 2008.  Alderman Hennen offered Resolution No. 11849-87/2008, “A RESOLUTION APPROVING RETURNS OF THE GENERAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 4, 2008, AND APPOINTING THE ELECTED OFFICIALS” and moved for its adoption.  Seconded by Alderman Krueger and carried unanimously.

Motion by Alderman Czichotzki to approve the agenda.  Seconded by Alderman Kammerer and carried unanimously.

Open Discussion:  Nathan Gilbertson (who is interested in the vacant Council seat) was present and gave the Council a bit of history about himself.  At the previous meeting, he indicated that that he would like to get more involved in the community and feels some of his talents and ideas could be of value to the Council.  Motion by Alderman Woytassek to appoint Nathan Gilbertson to the vacant City Council seat.  Seconded by Alderman Kammerer and carried unanimously. 

Interim Clerk/Treasurer Administrator Beverly Wilson then swore in Mr. Gilbertson.

Motion by Alderman Hennen to approve the Consent Agenda.  Seconded by Alderman Czichotzki and carried unanimously.  The Consent Agenda included the following: 

A.                  Motion approving the minutes of the regular City Council meeting on October 20, 2008. 

B.                  Motion approving the filing of the Public Utilities Commission minutes of their regular meeting on October 20, 2008.

C.                  Motion approving a Raffle Permit for St. Mary’s School.

D.                  Motion approving a Bingo License for the Military Order of Cooties.

Alderman Czichotzki offered Resolution No. 11850-88/2008, “A RESOLUTION ALLOWING THE BRECKENRIDGE PORT AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER FUNDS TO THE PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT FUND OF THE CITY OF BRECKENRIDGE” and moved for its adoption.  Seconded by Alderman Hennen and carried unanimously.  The money will be earmarked to allow the Port Authority to help downtown businesses remodel the fronts of their building.

Alderman Krueger offered a resolution approving a one-year agreement with the Ambulance Service, Inc. in the amount of $5,000 per year.  Seconded by Alderman Hennen.  There was considerable discussion on why the City is subsidizing a private entity.  They do not give money to other businesses, why to this one? 

Representatives from the Ambulance Service had previously met with the Finance Committee and they mentioned that they cannot turn anybody away unlike other businesses.  If people don’t have the money to pay for gas, they don’t get the gas; with them, they still receive the care they need.  They cannot turn anyone away.   They also said Medicare is hurting them as well.  Medicare does not pay as much for an ambulance call and what they don’t pay, the Ambulance Service must absorb.

Wilkin County contributes to the Ambulance Service and the City of Wahpeton has cut their contribution in half for next year.  There was discussion if the City of Wahpeton receives some training for their contribution or not?

The City has asked for financial information from the Ambulance Services, but they are hesitant to give them any because of privacy.  In the past, their information has gotten out to the public. 

A roll call was done on the resolution with all members voting against the resolution.  Therefore the resolution did not pass.

Alderman Czichotzki offered Resolution No. 11851-89/2008, “A RESOLUTION ALLOWING THE BILLS & CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF BRECKENRIDGE, MINNESOTA,” and moved for its adoption.  Seconded by Alderman Krueger and carried unanimously.

Following discussion, Alderman Hennen offered Resolution No. 11852-90/2008, “A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ORGANIZATIONAL CHART AND JOB DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE POSITION OF CITY ADMINISTRATOR/CLERK TREASURER AND THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICES AND ADMINISTRATOR/CLERK TREASURER,” and moved for its adoption.  Seconded by Alderman Kammerer and carried unanimously. 

Alderman Krueger offered Resolution No. 11853-91/2008, “A RESOLUTION SETTING DECEMBER 1^ST AND DECEMBER 15^TH AS THE CITY OF BRECKENRIDGE’S TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING DATES FOR 2008,” and moved for its adoption.  Seconded by Alderman Gilbertson and carried unanimously.

Mayor Comments:

·                     Jeff Jenson has submitted a letter of resignation from the Public Utilities Commission.  Cheryl Tilton also submitted a letter of resignation from the Housing & Redevelopment Authority.  Motion by Alderman Woytassek to accept the resignations from Jeff Jenson and Cheryl Tilton.  Seconded by Alderman Gilbertson and carried unanimously.  The Clerk’s office is to advertise both positions in the paper.

·                     A letter of thanks was received from Stan Goldade and the school for all of the City’s help in getting the Serpenski at its location and the spot lights for it.

Other Comments:

·                     Tim Fox informed the Council that he is waiting for an Easement from the Railroad and when he receives it, the Corps will have a bid letting for construction.  The southside flood project from the Bois de Sioux Mobile Home Park up to the end of North 2^nd Street should start next spring and hopefully be completed next year.    

Motion by Alderman Czichotzki to adjourn at 5:43 p.m.  Seconded by Alderman Krueger and carried unanimously. 

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