January 9, 2006; Council Mtg;
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The January 9, 2006 Wahkon City Council meeting was called to order at 6:08 p.m. by Mayor Sandy Reichel. Council
Members present were Ronda Bjornson-Main and Donald Ellis. Council Members Nathan Bassett and Kim Tyson were
absent. Employees Chris Weinreich and Karrie Roeschlein were present.
Motion by Ellis, seconded by Bjornson-Main to fill 2006
appointment of commissioners per Mayor Reichel’s
recommendations as
follows: Kim Tyson - Acting Mayor & Street/Sidewalk Commissioner; Karrie Roeschlein - City
Clerk/Treasurer; Sandy Reichel
- Weed Inspector; Donald Ellis - Park Commissioner & Assistant Weed
Inspector; Ronda
Bjornson-Main - Sewer Commissioner;
Nathan Bassett -
represent the City of
Branch – Depositories; Mille Lacs Messenger, Inc. –
Newspaper; Mathias C. Justin, Ltd. – Accountants; William P. Lines &
Couri, MacArthur & Ruppe, P.L.L.P – Attorneys; Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc.
– Engineers; Ehlers & Associates Inc. –
Financial Advisors.
Motion carried unanimously.
Clerk indicated the new agenda format follows the guidelines as set forth in the MN Basic Code of Ordinances, excluding
consent agenda and miscellaneous.
Council received Christmas greeting from Mille Lacs County Sheriff Brent Lindgren, which read “Merry Christmas to all that
are public servants doing Gods good work, May God bless all that do good deeds and may all of you have a rewarding new
year!”
State of
Expenditures & Debt”
League of MN Cities Leadership Conference for Experienced
Officials will be held in two locations,
City Hall closed Monday, January 16th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday
Dan Viau of S.E.H presented further information regarding the change order to lay riprap instead of topsoil at the ponds. Top
Soil is ours so there wouldn’t be a cost deduction. Labor is a wash and we are paying for the rock. Advantage would be no
mowing. Motion by
Bjornson-Main, seconded by Ellis to approve the change order request for 1 ½
inch rock to be installed
instead of top soil and grass seed from the top of the
rip rap to the dike top for a lump sum of $3,175. Motion carried
unanimously. Construction is finished this season and project will be completed next spring. After passing the 30-day barrel
test, S.E.H will request operational status from MN Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). After completion S.E.H will be taking
aerial photos, which will be available to Wahkon. Viau invited everyone to their open house on February 2nd at their new
Brainerd location.
Weinreich would like Viau’s input as to what fee to charge contractors that dump waste into our system. He was told
that cities couldn’t deny disposal of waste. Viau isn’t sure if that is accurate, but if Wahkon can make some money and still be
within their limits it wouldn’t be a problem. Need to ensure it is only waste. Weinreich will check with MN Rural Water
Association (MRWA) and the cities of Isle and Onamia to see what their policy is. Viau will contact MPCA.
Complete quotes haven’t been obtained yet to erect a building at the ponds. Hawkins Chemical gave specifications on
how to store alum. John Walters, Sherman Lumber and Latchum will give quotes shortly. Hydro Engineering, current pond
contractor, are in the business of irrigation piping.
Sanding of streets has been done on an as needed basis. Street Commissioner Tyson can also request sanding. Big
plow has two hydraulic cylinders leaking. Will check with Thiele Welding to see if they can repair. MN Department of
Transportation inspection will be forthcoming. Weinreich has made some large purchases of tools as allowed through budget.
Packet for Vets Packet located in
extensive park system and cemetery.
Treasurer’s Financial report for November 2005 had an ending balance of $921,399.95. Charitable Gambling Fund received
nothing from Military Service Association (MSA); $87.84 from Onamia Lions; and $65.99 from Wahkon Civic Association
(WCA) for November.
City attorney Kristen Carr answered Clerk’s email regarding annexation of the Berge property. Most likely options are
annexation by ordinance (AO) and orderly annexation by agreement (OAA). “A third option, what we call “contested case” is
when the City petitions to the state municipal board to annex property. It often goes to arbitration/mediation and then to an
administrative law judge. It is expensive! (AO) allows a city to pass an ordinance, which declares land annexed. The
landowner(s) generally petition to the City for annexation of land that abuts the city. Although the City must hold a public
hearing and notify the township, there is little, if anything, a Township can do to stop or oppose AO. However, the City may
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only AO 60 acres or less from one parcel at a time. The Berge property exceeds that amount; other adjacent parcels would not
be as complicated. There are two options for the Berge property: (1) get 60 acres in, and annex the remainder after that is
finalized; or (2) create two surveys for the Berge property (not subdividing, but designating "chunks" via separate legal
descriptions) and annexing both. Either the City or the landowner(s) would have to pay for the legal descriptions.
The other option, OAA, would involve working with the Township in adopting a joint resolution setting forth all the
terms and conditions of the entire area to be annexed (such as phasing, tax sharing, etc). This entirely depends on how the City
Council wants to proceed and also depends on what kind of
relationship, if any, Wahkon has with
process may take more time but can be very successful, as well.” She suggests that Wahkon “…further evaluate your vision
for annexed property, have annexation considered throughout the planning/visioning process, and create an annexation
policy…”
Letter was sent to
Olson who seemed against annexation. Council agreed to table this matter until property owners/developers petition city for
annexation. Current city policy is not to provide sewer service to properties outside corporate limits.
Clerk sent letter to MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension dated 12/14/2005 per council direction expressing Wahkon’s
“extreme concern for the public’s safety after reading the Mille Lacs Messenger article “Lost in a Loophole” written by Vivian
when they move from one address within a reservation to another is very disturbing.” The article stated the Tribe considers the
contested 61,000-acre reservation to fall under their jurisdiction. Mille Lacs County Commissioner Jack Edmonds sent a letter
stating “…I really want to let you know that as a representative of the county from the other end I support you 100% in your
efforts to address this very critical issue with the State.” Reichel also received compliments from two Isle council members.
Clerk signed as approved the Mille Lacs County (MLC) Election Equipment Plan during a meeting on 12/19/2005 in Milaca
that will be submitted to the State Auditors Office. State and federal mandates require election equipment be provided at every
precinct for handicapped voters as well as an optical scan machine to prevent mistakes on ballots. State and federal grant
funding of $10,000 is available per precinct. Purchase costs of both machines are approximately $11,000. Counties are
required to develop a plan on how grants funds will be used and to indicate where voting equipment will be stored, tested, etc.
MLC will cover remaining costs and assume all responsibility of machine maintenance and testing. Precincts will pick up
equipment and ballots at the same time. Fees would be charged for any special elections not held in conjunction with regular
ones. MLC Auditor/Treasurer Phil Thompson drafted the plan. Thank you Thompson and county commissioners.
League of MN Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) sent several memos regarding 2005-2006 coverage changes; 2006
property/casualty & work comp rates & dividends; 2005 property/casualty dividend; and 2005 property/casualty dividend
calculations & outlook. Under coverage changes “Tenants and Users Liability Insurance Policy (TULIP)” stated there soon
will be a “low-cost way for users of city facilities to obtain insurance that meets city insurance requirements.” Reichel
questioned if this would apply to residents with private docks on city property where they must carry at minimum one million
dollars in liability insurance. Clerk to check with insurance agent David Oberfield. Wahkon received $1,457 in dividends.
MN lawful gambling form LG555 was signed by the clerk wherein WCA donated $772.13 to Wahkon for street banners.
Clerk to contact gambling manager Pat Heinsen requesting she attend next month’s meeting to discuss what she found out at
gambling school on how best to expend Charitable Gambling funds.
Tim Crocker is Wahkon’s Department of Natural Resources new contact. Lonnie Thomas will be sorely missed and was
excellent to work with. Thomas noted on his letter that Roeschlein and Weinreich were great employees for the city.
Initiative Foundation (IF) forwarded two forms for the city
to sign in order to receive HCP grant funding.
Motion by Bjornson-
Motion by Bjornson-Main, seconded by Ellis to approve payment of checks #18450 - #18478; #1028 - #1029; EP1005 –
EP1105 in the amount of $143,957.26. Motion carried unanimously.
Weinreich thanked council for the gift certificate he received for Christmas. Clerk concurred. No tax funds were used as
council took up a collection.
Motion by Ellis, seconded by Bjornson-Main to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
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Karrie Roeschlein, City Clerk/Treasurer Sandy Reichel, Mayor
January 23, 2006; Special Council Mtg;
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The January 23, 2006 special Wahkon City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Sandy Reichel at 6:00 p.m. Council
members present were Kim Tyson and Donald Ellis. Council members absent were Ronda Bjornson-Main and Nathan Bassett.
Employees Chris Weinreich and Karrie Roeschlein were present.
This special meeting was called by Mayor Reichel to discuss community questionnaire replies, blight policy, Healthy
Communities Partnership (HCP) Grant, and city website.
Council discussed replies to the community questionnaire. Many thought Wahkon shouldn’t have a comprehensive land use
plan. The way the question was worded did not convey council’s decision to use the HCP training to devise the best way to
plan for the future. All agree not to spend a lot of money on the plan and hope to obtain future grants. People agreed with
suggestions given on blight problems, such as there must be more than one complaint. Non-homesteaders can’t vote here, but
are welcome to attend meetings and voice their opinions. City water was important to the majority. State and federal
regulations and mandates could be forthcoming in the future. City water wouldn’t happen overnight and requires planning.
Businesses are required to test wells annually, but not private ones. The water table must be protected for human consumption
and environmental reasons. With the methamphetamine epidemic, ingredients could be tossed into ditches and contaminate
the water table. Citizens are calling for street repair. City water and street repair are two projects that go hand and hand. Clerk to
prepare synopsis of question #4 pertaining to city improvements.
Wahkon’s 100th year anniversary will be 2007. Majority of responses indicated it should be held in conjunction with
Wahkon Day. Sally Doran, President of Wahkon Civic Association (WCA) stated they would be willing to help, but as there
are only 10 – 12 members, more people are needed. Wahkon Presbyterian Church has researched their history extensively.
Use as research tool for Wahkon. On Wahkon Day they have a pie social and are busy too. Since the beginning Wahkon has
been about logging, farming, fishing and tourists, which could be our theme. Clerk to publish Messenger thank you to those
who sent in questionnaires. People should contact city hall if interested in being a blight and/or 100th anniversary committee
member. Old pictures would be greatly appreciated in order to scan into the city computer and would be returned promptly.
Wahkon Day could be extended to include fireworks and music on Friday night after the Classic Car Cruise. Chris Weinreich
suggested a booklet be published of Wahkon’s history. Brian Bezanson has tons of stuff. Workshop meetings to plan for the
celebration should be held when snowbirds return.
It was agreed that no changes to the blight policy and ordinances would be made until such time when full council is present.
Tyson wanted to discuss her blight situation. The vehicles in question are all personal and not related to business, have current
tabs and are operable. Except for the 1953 they have been driven within the last few months. Variance was granted to Tyson
for their repair business with the condition that repair vehicles should be stored in the pole barn. Weinreich stated that from a
zoning aspect, blight regulations should be enforced in a fair and consistent manner. What is currently on the books covers just
about everything. Bjornson-Main had indicated to the Clerk that a committee should go around in the spring to compile a list
of blight properties and ensure compliance. City of
dealt with immediately.
lumber. He received one letter, but nothing was accomplished so another letter was sent certified mail, which was returned to
sender. Clerk contacted Jeff Eye to see if he had moved, but was informed that he just didn’t go pick it up. Unless he is
served, legal process can’t begin. WCA held a clean up day last year and aren’t sure they have the funds to do it this year.
Should there be a blight commissioner? Tyson stated she could compile the blight list with Weinreich when they go through
town in early spring marking blacktopping repairs. Could also be compiled in the fall. Give property owners so many days to
comply. If they are unable to due to health, age or lack of money, contact City Hall. Nexus may be able to supply manpower.
Motion by Tyson, seconded by Ellis to contact city
attorney to begin the legal process of having Jeff Eye of
clean up his property.
Motion carried unanimously. Ty Bassett did move a wrecked car from
with several others, including a bus, to the rear of his property. It appears that many are inoperable and don’t have tabs. City
employees can’t trespass to confirm. Contact him to see if he would allow Weinreich onto his property. Clerk to also ask
attorney what guidelines to use in verifying tabs and operational requirement. Check with Isle and Onamia to see how they
handle blight.
Initiative Foundation emailed clerk that the HCP grant hasn’t officially be awarded just yet, but wants to know if February 23rd
works for a kickoff meeting, including a meal. Clerk to contact committee members to see if breakfast, lunch or dinner works
best. Meeting will be held in the Wahkon Community Hall. Buzzies and Wahkon Catering will be contacted for quotes.
These special meetings of the council held the fourth Monday were set aside to work on big projects and will continue
for the HCP grant and vision committee. Tyson noted that some citizens have questioned why they continue as the meetings
were originally set to review ordinances. Note that council members receive $15 per special meeting, below the regular
meeting wage.
Lisa Scheunemann contacted City Hall and stated
Wahkon. The preliminary website can be viewed at: http://sajax.home.comcast.net/wahkon/index.html. An updated business
list has now been provided to her and will be included shortly. Forward suggestions and/or comments to the clerk. Thanks
January 23, 2006; Special Council Mtg;
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Sherry for taking time out of your busy life to help Wahkon. Thanks! What should the website name be? Clerk provided
council with a League of MN Cities memo entitled “First Steps In Establishing a City Web Site.” As noted we may want to
have more than one website address. Clerk and Curtiss Wold of Dr. PC agree that people around here would prefer
cityofwakon.com. However, if the ci.wahkon.mn.us is available at no charge we may want to grab that one too. Wold gave
domain name registration prices through two companies. One is much cheaper but requires the website be hosted through
them. SCI Cable has granted hosting to Wahkon at no charge through the cable franchise ordinance. The ci.wahkon.mn.us is
no charge. Motion
by Tyson, seconded by Ellis to register the domain name of cityofwahkon.com for
ten years via Dr. PC
through the company that doesn’t require hosting, obtain
the domain name of ci.wahkon.mn.us at no charge and
have SCI
Cable host the website at no charge. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Tyson, seconded by Ellis to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m.
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Karrie Roeschlein, City Clerk/Treasurer Sandy Reichel, Mayor
February 13, 2006; Special Closed Mtg;
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The February 13, 2006 special closed meeting of the Wahkon City Council was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Mayor Sandy
Reichel. Council Members present were Ronda Bjornson-Main, Nathan Bassett, and Donald Ellis. Council Member Kim
Tyson was absent. City Attorney Kristen Carr and employees Chris Weinreich and Karrie Roeschlein were present.
This meeting was called by Mayor Reichel to discuss ongoing litigation with the City Attorney regarding Jeffrey R.
Eye v. the City of
Meeting was closed at 5:01 p.m. Meeting was reopened at 5:46 p.m.
Motion by Bjornson-Main, seconded by Ellis instructing
Attorney Carr to send a letter of response to
letter dated 1/26/2006, Eye’s attorney, that the City of
reference to the
vacation of
Motion by Bassett, seconded by Bjornson-Main to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 5:49 p.m.
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Karrie Roeschlein, City Clerk/Treasurer Sandy Reichel, Mayor
February 13, 2006; Council Mtg;
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The February 13, 2006 Wahkon City Council meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Sandy Reichel. Council
Members present were Ronda Bjornson-Main, Nathan Bassett, and Donald Ellis. Council Member Kim Tyson was absent.
City Attorney Kristen Carr and employees Chris Weinreich and Karrie Roeschlein were present.
Motion by Ellis, seconded by Bjornson-Main to approve minutes of 1/9/2006 Council meeting and 1/23/2006 special council
meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
The MN Rural Water Association (MRWA) has launched a new flexible long-term finance program called the MN
overnmental Agency Finance Group (MGAFG). A program to secure financing for water, wastewater, and street projects.
CenterPoint Energy wants to increase their distribution rates. If approved, average resident monthly increase will be $3.
No one was interested in becoming a 2007-2008 League of MN Cities (LMC) policy committee member.
Motion by Bjornson-Main, seconded by Bassett approving Weinreich’s attendance at the MRWA 22nd Annual
Water &
Wastewater Technical Seminar, March 7 – 9, in
Dan Viau of S.E.H was unable to
attend tonight’s meeting. Motion by
Bjornson-Main, seconded by Ellis to approve Hydro
Engineering change order #2 in the amount of $3,174.80
and approve payment #7 to Hydro in the amount of $62,106.06.
Motion carried unanimously.
John Berry of FP Solutions disputes the fact his business and residence is being charged one sewer usage each as he has only
one toilet in each. As a single person he generates very little wastewater and his business restroom is rarely used. Doesn’t feel
this is fair to him or other small residences when compared to a large family with several toilets. This property is being
charged the same as other commercial/residential properties. Santa’s Station had to entirely remove her business toilet and all
drains before a usage fee was removed. At this time
special treatment, only to have his opinion on record. Only other way to charge for usage would be by the gallon if and when
city water becomes a reality.
Treasurer’s financial report for December 2005 had an ending balance of $895,644.44. 2005 year end audit work has been
completed and clerk/treasurer’s figures are accurate.
was received 1/27/2006.
2005 local government lobbying expenditures reporting form for Wahkon indicated no funds were expended. MN Statute 6.76
states “all counties, school districts, metropolitan agencies, regional railroad authorities, and the regional transit board shall
report to the state auditor, on forms prescribed by the auditor, their estimated expenditures paid for the previous calendar year
to a lobbyist as defined in section 10A.01, subdivision 11, and to any staff person not registered as a lobbyist but who spends
over 25 percent of his or her time during the legislative session on legislative matters.” Clerk posed the question if tribal
governments are to be included. It is the opinion of the State Auditors Office that they are not.
Figures were given to council as to what expenditures will be forthcoming from Wastewater Debt Service Fund and
Wastewater Emergency Improvement Fund. In May 2007 there should be a balance of $269,308.73 in the Emergency
Improvement Fund. Motion
by Ellis, seconded by Bassett to purchase a certificate of deposit from First
National Bank of
Milaca,
carried unanimously. Projected interest would be approximately $12,724.95.
Charitable Gambling Fund received nothing from Military Service Association (MSA) and Onamia Lions and $90 from
Wahkon Civic Association (WCA) for the month of December. WCA gambling manager Pat Heinsen explained to council
that she did not investigate further on how to best utilize charitable gambling funds due to the fact clerk had already done
extensive research. Heinsen was originally told there were no restrictions on how to spend the funds, but clerk found out
differently. Wahkon should be thankful for their good fortune in having this fund.
Rufina Serna-Quintana was present to state she was unaware that a building permit was required to redo an existing deck and
install a small one above it with a roof at 880 Hwy 27 W. She apologizes and wants to make it right. Zoning packet and letter
was sent explaining penalty fee of five times the usual fee. Once permit is filled out, Weinreich will check setbacks and
impervious coverage when snow has diminished. Fees are charged for everything being built, so this would constitute two
deck fees. Motion
by Ellis, seconded by Bassett to charge Rufina
Serna-Quintana $200, one deck fee times five as penalty for
not obtaining permit first. Motion carried unanimously.
February 13, 2006; Council Mtg;
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Blight guidelines were provided to council. According to city attorney Carr, Wahkon’s previous Blight Policy was superceded
upon adoption of the MN Basic Code of Ordinances. Administration and enforcement procedures are outlined in Chapter 92 of
the code.
Jeff R.
Eye, owner of
12/7/2005 was sent registered mail with certified receipt but never picked up. Eye conveyed to clerk that his residents should
have been sent letters. Clerk doesn’t have any addresses and ultimately it is the fee owner responsibility. Eye did give
permission that a city employee may go onto the property to inventory the blight situation. According to Carr, council may go
so far as to request vacant trailers with broken windows are removed. Council wants to know if the fishhouse involved in the
methamphetamine bust is still there? Hazardous building may apply. Letter to be resent with opportunity to be heard before
the council at the March 13th meeting. At that meeting council will decide if additional time should be allowed or if legal steps
should be taken to get a search and seizure warrant to remedy the situation. Posting notice on the property also constitutes
proper service. Clerk will also give copy of letter and ordinances to John Hurrle, tenant manager.
Ty Bassett has removed some vehicles and there are two remaining. One will go to Bandow Salvage and the other is a
plow truck he wants to keep. He was informed by clerk that current licensing will be required. Bus has current recreational
vehicle license. Council agreed Bassett is working with the city.
to annex several parcels of land, approx. 92 acres, 85 acres of which to enhance its sale and subsequent development potential,
was presented and discussed. After reading its cover letter in which it was stipulated that the owner of the majority tract [of 85
acres] declined to petition for annexation and stated he preferred to leave the parcel within the town and sell it as-is, the board
unanimously resolved to consider the position of the owner and oppose any such action. Motion by Sup Nutt, seconded by Sup
Eye, passed, for clerk to notify clerk of Wahkon of its opposition to such proposed annexation. Additionally, Sup Nutt cited
what he perceives as a conflict of interest in this matter, based Rhonda Main’s position as real estate agent representing the
owner of the parcel for development and her position on the city council of Wahkon.”
Bogart, Pederson & Associates, Inc. sent a letter regarding their second review of the final plat of C.I.C. No. 33 in the City of
Wahkon pertaining to Joe & Midge Robinson’s residential planned unit development (PUD), the Crooked Tree.
Tyson requested fishhouse discussion be placed on the agenda, but was unable to attend tonight’s meeting. Bjornson-Main
expressed her opinion there should be some type of policy in order to prevent vacant land from being used to store fishhouses.
Property with commercial status would not need approval to store them. Residential property would need approval if they
were to advertise. Audience member Del Freichels is concerned that fishhouse are not moved and people are living in them in
the summer. Walleye
isn’t enforced enough. Annual licensing of fishhouses was adopted to try and help the situation. Attorney Carr explained that
cities can require annual review of conditional use permits (CUP’s) as a condition and adjustments can be made accordingly.
Council and clerk were unaware of this. Fishing is a big part of the community, but some fishhouses are falling apart and the
number one concern is the methamphetamine problem. One at
Motion by Bjornson-Main to draft an ordinance allowing
residential property owners to store up to two fishhouses,
unless they
have a CUP to store more.
Commercial property where fishhouses currently
are stored would remain, but any property
wanting fishhouse storage status would need a permit through a CUP. Motion died for lack of a second. Need to think about
the new wheel fishhouses as people use them in the summer. Recreational vehicle regulations have been discussed in the past,
but nothing definite has been decided upon. Council agreed this issue needs further elaboration.
MRWA sent a letter requesting assistance during the appropriations process to make funding for rural water on-site assistance
and source water protection the priority in the EPA and USDA funding bills at the federal level.
MN Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) 1/24/2006 letter was reviewed regarding storage tank release investigation and
corrective action at Frederickson Marina. Response is required by the
message that she is representing Chip Frederickson and has requested to be placed on the 3/13/2006 agenda.
Motion by Bjornson-Main, seconded by Ellis to run a black
and white quarter page ad for the 2006 Progress Edition in the
Messenger only for a fee of $149. Motion carried unanimously. Ad will be changed so as not to advertise the state parks.
Indicate Wahkon is surrounded by three golf courses, Soo Line Trail and offers many businesses, gift shops, lodging and the
best fishing on
MN Municipal Clerks Institute conducted through the
Association (MCFOA) is a three year program, where participants attend seminars for one week in July. Carr stated the
program is excellent and grants are available. With all that is going on in the city currently, clerk would be willing to attend
beginning 2008. Matter to be discussed further at 2008 budget meeting.
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Motion by Ellis, seconded by Bjornson-Main authorizing payment of checks #18479 - #18508 in the amount of $10,898.41.
Motion carried unanimously.
Dave Emon is in the process of purchasing land from Hidden Bay Resort. This resort has never compiled a PUD and has
grandfather status. Currently there are seven RV sites on this property. Council had given their opinion in previous minutes
that grandfather status should not be considered when selling property, as the status is null and void with the new owner. He
wishes to obtain a CUP next month to have four RV sites. PUD requirement is five sites or more. Primary structure would be
built in the future. Council agreed one full usage fee is required at minimum, while the other three sites could be seasonal.
CUP public hearing will be held 3/13/2006 and property closing is planned for 3/15/2006.
Ron Duffee currently has an old singlewide mobile home and wants to bring in a 24’ x 36’ mobile home, with 864 square feet.
Primary structure requirement is 900 square feet. He would like to build an addition to meet this requirement. Clerk didn’t
want to assume the addition square footage could be calculated as part of the primary without council approval. Council agrees
to consider the entryway addition as part of the primary structure. Duffee’s property doesn’t meet the 75’ width requirement
but is a non-conforming lot of record.
Curt Urbanski of Northwind Homes in
outside of Wahkon. It would include trails, homes, cabins, and commercial area. This area is prime for baby boomers to retire.
Looking for what the city’s thoughts are. What amenities would they be required to pay for? Through the JOBZ process a
development policy was initiated whereupon developers are responsible for any and all costs associated with development
research, such as engineer feasibility studies, etc. According to Carr, Council should spend time looking at how annexation
and development will affect the city. Urbanski wants guidance in order to build something everyone could be proud of. PUD
is required through Shoreland Management Ordinance as this property is within 1,000 feet of the lake. Wetlands are an issue
and would need approval from the Mille Lacs County Soil & Water Conservation District. Street policy requires developers to
pay entire cost.
be operational summer of 2006. Would need to crunch numbers to see if city has the capacity for such a development. They
are projecting 200 homes, half seasonal cabins and half residential. If this land is purchased they would like to be annexed.
Attorney Carr advised council not to ensure anything at this time as there is a lot for the city to consider. Council agreed
further investigation is necessary; feasibility studies need to be conducted. Business policy must be signed by the developer
prior to any further action in order to recoup expenses. Clerk to check on legislative changes that may have affected current
business policy.
Ellis sketched a log style council table and is in the process of contacting Menards donation committee. Friend of his estimated
cost of wood and labor to be $650 for a total cost of $800. With donations it could be less. Ellis thought he would need
permission to solicit donations, but according to Carr nothing prohibits solicitation of funds. Council likes the idea and awaits
further information.
Fishhouse and recreational vehicle ordinance discussion will be on the agenda of the special 2/27/2006 council meeting.
Attorney Carr is expecting a baby in June. Will make sure someone is available to Wahkon during her maternity leave.
Motion by Bjornson-Main, seconded by Ellis to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
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Karrie Roeschlein, City Clerk/Treasurer Sandy Reichel, Mayor
February 27, 2006; Special Council Mtg;
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The February 27, 2006 Special City Council meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Sandy Reichel. Council
Members present were Kim Tyson, Nathan Bassett, Ronda Bjornson-Main, and Donald Ellis. Employees Chris Weinreich and
Karrie Roeschlein were also present.
This special meeting was called by Mayor Reichel to discuss possibility of implementing a fishhouse/recreational
vehicle ordinance and to set 3/27/06 special council meeting agenda.
Motion by Bjornson-Main, seconded by Bassett to approve minutes of 2/13/2006 closed and regular
council meetings. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Reichel asked everyone to think about what is to be accomplished and achieved pertaining to fishhouses and
recreational vehicles. We need solutions that are realistic for our community. Biggest fishhouse concerns are residential
properties becoming storage areas for fishhouses, methamphetamine labs, and general appearance of them at both entrances
to town. Recreational vehicle issue is utilizing them as seasonal living quarters year after year without building a primary
structure, which doesn’t increase city tax base. Current blight ordinance could be used to remedy some concerns. Twelve
persons were in the audience to discuss this issue.
Keith Jensen, owner of Hidden Bay Resort, stores fishhouses, along with Brad Reichel of Walleye Dundee’s, at J&J
Trailer Park property owned by Jeffrey R. Eye. Jensen suggested fishhouses should be maintained in a transportable mode,
with no busted skids. Weeds need to be mowed around them; windows and doors secure so as not to be a hazard for kids. He
also agrees with current requirement of annual licensing. Bob Anderson believes fishhouses look terrible as you come into
town. Del Freichels questioned what do we want the town to look
like? Beautiful stores on
areas. Decide what you want before making laws. Tyson noted our beautiful entrance signs welcoming people to Wahkon.
John Miklethun questioned why sample ordinances provided were only from cities in and around the Twin Cities, and
not from up north cities? Clerk received samples from League of MN Cities and also contacted Isle, Onamia and Garrison,
which didn’t have specific fishhouse ordinances. Miklethun suggested that persons wanting to store fishhouses on their
property be issued a permit from city hall. Approval of permit would allow city employee authority to check on fishhouse
maintenance conditions and applicable setbacks. If person isn’t current on sewer usage fees, permit should be denied. Not
sure if city could deny on that basis. Sewer ordinance provides for collection of past due accounts through property tax
assessments, along with interest. He also questioned Mayor Reichel about utilizing city property as part of her business,
Walleye
this area have been utilizing this piece of city property for a very, very long time. Shouldn’t city charge a winter fee? Council
agreed discussion needed to get back to subject at hand.
Bjornson-Main liked the idea of renewable licensing. City attorney touched on the subject of having annual review of all
conditional use permits (CUP’s) authorizing commercial businesses. Right now everyone could change their business without
city approval. Would also work for concerns such as parking. Business owners wouldn't have to actually come in, but could
be given blanket approval if kept the same.
According to Shakopee ordinance, property owner must be owner of recreational vehicle to be stored. Visiting RV’s can stay
no more than 30 days. Freichels noted that new fishhouses are on wheels and during summer months are used as RV’s. Dale
Peterson said Wahkon has come so far, but fishhouses are still an eyesore. One solution would be out of site out of mind. Why
not erect a treated fence to cover them? Junkyards on highways were required to erect fencing. Tyson noted that their CUP
had the stipulation that if repair vehicles were to be stored outside a fence was to be erected. Jensen explained how fishhouse
patrons bring business to town during the slow months. Resorts with lake access roads also bring in snowmobilers who spend
money in town. Go up
to
entirely surround fishhouse storage areas, just on highway side so people driving would have a better opinion of Wahkon.
Businesses in town have been operating this way for a long time; now the city is going to tell them to spend money when they
are barely making ends meet as it is? How many feet of fencing do you want to stare at along the highway? Are there other
businesses that may need disguising?
Weinreich mentioned that Hidden Bay Resort, J&J Resort & Trailer Park and Walleye Dundee’s are still operating
under grandfather status and have not been required to make a planned unit development (PUD). According to Shoreland
Management Ordinance open space is required and fishhouse storage would not be allowed, unless specifically calculated for.
Storing fishhouses out of town would be one solution, but no land is currently available. What about people living in
fishhouses? Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has been trying to address these issues for a long time. Clerk noted that
according to a recent motion, grandfather status is void upon property being sold. Tyson suggested Excelsior and Mound be
contacted for copy of their ordinances to review.
Methamphetamine is a big problem and can be produced almost anywhere. Meth was being made in a
fishhouse/storage shed at
requiring property cleanup of clandestine drug labs doesn’t apply in Wahkon. City could adopt MLC ordinance by reference,
however state statutes relative to meth would apply within city limits.
February 27, 2006; Special Council Mtg;
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Miklethun
suggested planting trees or bushes for screening.
Beautification program may produce funds. Reichel stated that no one resides in the fishhouses that are in dead storage, but
she does have a few private fishhouses where people stay that abide by the 2,000 square footage state requirement. Kathie
Unger of Wahkon Inn has offered her back lots to Reichel for storage. Commercial status doesn’t apply to those lots.
Discussion continued. Ellis requested that ideas be put in writing and brought to the next special council meeting held
3/27/2006. Council could then vote and if passed, send to attorney for drafting. Deciding on permit policy language could
begin tonight. Tyson agrees this is a fishing community but it isn’t the same as it was ten years ago. People are coming to
town that don’t fish.
Motion by Tyson that residential properties must obtain a permit to
store fishhouse and/or recreational
vehicles and agree that it will be maintained and meet
setbacks. No fee will be charged for the
first one and a small fee of $5
or $10 will apply for the second if owned by immediate
family. Storing more than two would be
considered a commerical
business and would require a CUP along yearly annual
reviews. City will investigate
beautification grants in order to erect
fencing or plant shrubbery at the two current businesses
where fishhouses are stored. Permit would allow city official to come
onto property to verify setbacks and maintenance if complaints are received. Bassett stated he is not giving away his civil
liberties just because he owns a fishhouse. Ellis requested that council member votes be polled individually and that Mayor
Reichel should vote. As a resort owner who stores fishhouses she will not vote due to a conflict of
interest. Tyson changed her
motion that residents can store up to two fishhouses and/or recreational vehicles on their
property. Anything over two, with
maximum of three allowed, requires a permit for a fee of
five dollars. New commercial fishhouse storage areas require
fencing. Motion died for lack of a second.
Motion by Bjornson-Main, seconded by Tyson that every
residential property is allowed to store up to two fishhouses
and/or
recreational vehicles, definitions to be determined by
city attorney. Anything over would
require permit whereupon fishhouses
and/or RVs would need to have current license, be in good
repair and meet all setbacks. Ayes: Bjornson-Main, Tyson, and
Bassett. Opposed: Ellis. Abstain: Reichel. Motion carried. Begin process of drafting an ordinance. City will check for funds
to build fencing and/or plant shrubbery to help conceal the two current existing fishhouse storage areas.
Council agreed to set 3/27/2006 special council meeting agenda as a continuation of fishhouse/recreational vehicles ordinance
discussion. Please write ideas down and bring to next meeting.
Motion by Bjornson-Main, seconded by Bassett to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:14 p.m.
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Karrie Roeschlein, City Clerk/Treasurer Sandy Reichel, Mayor
March 13, 2006; Council Mtg; Page
1 of 3
The March 13, 2006 Wahkon City Council meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Sandy Reichel. Council
Members present were Nathan Bassett, Donald Ellis, Ronda Bjornson-Main, and Kim Tyson. Employees Chris Weinreich and
Karrie Roeschlein were also present. Meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Tyson, seconded by Ellis to approve minutes of December 12, 2005 special and regular
council meetings. Motion carried unanimously.
Conditional use permit public hearing was conducted for Dave Emon’s application to have four recreational vehicle (RV’s)
sites as a resort type business on property located at
Darlene Jensen of Hidden Bay Resort and currently has seven RV sites. This property had a grandfather status to continue as a
resort, but due to new ownership, requires a conditional use permit. Emon will require time after snow melt to close three sites
and cap sewer connections. No one was in the audience to discuss this matter. Planned Unit Development (PUD) isn’t
required as it is under five units. Primary structure will be built in a few years along with a guest cabin. RV sites would then
be removed. New well will be drilled this summer as they currently utilize Hidden Bay Resorts. Property has been utilized in
a resort fashion for many, many years. Emon is aware of deeded access easement granted to Paul Goodin pertinent to the
vacation of
conditional use permit allowing up to four RV sites on
property located at
Motion carried unanimously. Emon to provide written site plans this spring and will be charged one full sewer usage and three
half usages. Property will be surveyed.
Attorney Gail Kulick, representing
Chip Frederickson of Frederickson’s
review. Clerk mailed notice to all affected property owners that this matter would be on the agenda. On pertinent documents
there is a discrepancy in describing easement length, some say 369.5 feet and others 469.5 feet. Kulick provided copies to city.
Historically
willing to release the very end of
costs to properly document the rest of the easement as a city street. They don't want to cut anyone’s access off. There are
trees, power poles, and a house within the portion of the easement they want released. Private property owners were deeded
access easements. More security if easement is officially a city street. If easement release is denied, the matter could go to
court. Kulick explained how in some instances courts have dedicated street easements to the extent in which it was maintained.
Jill & Beau Dupre were present and questioned snowplowing. Width of 60 feet should be adequate. City engineer
Dan Viau of S.E.H questioned why it should be released, especially without knowledge of what type of development is
forthcoming. Property owner Sally Doran is out of town, but contacted Kim Tyson. Her concerns are increased traffic and
parking should condos be built. Council, through a planning commission hearing, has authority when reviewing PUD’s, which
Frederickson would be required to provide in order to develop beyond what is currently there. Last two private property
parcels share one driveway. Kulick stated it is difficult to make plans for property unless it is clear what you are working with.
One no from the city derails entire plan and can be very costly. Full easement is solely on Frederickson property. Clerk
reminded council of legal costs to obtain
Further development of the
etc. all at his expense. Kulick didn’t provide property description language, as they weren’t sure how much city would require
for maintenance beyond sewer manhole. Once this is known, Bogart, Pederson & Associates will provide detailed legal
description and Kulick will draft legal paperwork to be reviewed by city attorney. Viau suggested at least 30 feet beyond
manhole. Blacktop T turnaround will most likely be necessary.
Lisa Berry’s parents, Gary & Marianne Miller, just purchased Parcel A, last private property parcel on Bennett. Her
husband Brent explained they investigated this issue and didn’t find any problems. All private property owners would be
granted access to a 60-foot wide street easement. Motion by Bassett, seconded by
Bjornson-Main that the City of
agrees to give up claim to Bennett Street extended thirty
feet beyond the sewer manhole to Chip Frederickson, PID #25-560-
0600. Motion carried unanimously.
Communications included: Mille Lacs County Sheriff Brent C. Lindgren’s Annual Report for 2005; Recognizing Excellence in
City Official Contributions - League of MN Cities (LMC) 2006 Awards Program; Governor Candidate Letter – Kelly Doran;
and
council agreed it would be better to send someone to land use workshops when implementation of a comprehensive plan is
closer at hand. 2006 Safety & Loss Control Workshops – LMC; and Mille Lacs Area Tourism Annual Meeting, 3/16/06,
Social 6 p.m., Mtg 7 p.m. Weinreich and possibly Assistant Weed Inspector Ellis will attend 2006 County Noxious Weed
Training Conference, Tuesday March 28, 1 p.m., Embers/Barbara Jeans, Milaca
March 13, 2006; Council Mtg;
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Sandy Reichel wrote letter to family, friends and neighbors asking for help to raise funds to attend the annual Citizens Equal
Rights Alliance (CERA) conference in
May 2 – 4. “It is crucial that grassroots citizens like us sit down face to face with our federal elected officials to explain the
realities of what we are struggling with in terms of Federal Indian Policy.” Clerk had suggested letter be brought to council
due to their stance that the old reservation is non-existent. City funds donated would be documented as lobbyist expenditures.
Approximate cost of $1, 500. Council agreed with Tyson that this matter be tabled until April’s meeting in order to know what
funds have been raised and how much more is needed.
Dan Viau of S.E.H. didn’t have much at this time to discuss regarding sewer pond expansion. Clerk informed council that
Gary Anderson came to city hall that morning asking what has transpired pertaining to his letter that more of his land is being
adversely affected by poor drainage. Council had acknowledged his letter, but
nothing more.
culvert is 15” too high. Few weeks ago Jim Schulz told Clerk he would forward his notes on the matter. Viau recalled trying
to make engineering findings in order to justify changing
existing culvert elevations from original design.
only allow elevations to be taken at his culverts and no where else. Leo Garbowski, U.S. Army Corp of Engineers has stated to
issue be investigated. Viau stated we are open to changing it if needed. Nothing has been accomplished yet. We don’t want to
drain any wetlands. Viau with coordinate with Schulz and come back with further information.
Treasurer’s financial report for January 2006 had an ending balance of $865,626.26.
Charitable Gambling fund received $57.33 from Military Service Association (MSA), zero from Onamia Lions and $99.14
from Wahkon Civic Association (WCA) for January.
WCA obtained quotes from Country Lakes Construction, Inc., Isle Harbor Landscape Construction, Northland
Builders & Remodelers, and Larson Construction Enterprise Inc to replace four windows in the Community Hall with vinyl
sliders. Larson
didn’t include vinyl windows and was asked to redo his bid; nothing more was
received.
Northland both quoted thermo-tech vinyl windows.
the window’s R-value.
Increased window size will cost more to heat, better to go with
Thermo-tech. Motion by Tyson,
seconded by Ellis to hire
dining hall at a cost of $2,900.00 to be paid from
Charitable Gambling Fund. Motion carried
unanimously.
Jeff Eye wasn’t present to discuss blight conditions at
& Vac Alley Thru Blk, Except S’ly 17 Ft to Hy, Plat of Pottstown, City of
November 2005. Letter was sent 2/17/2006 by certified mail and was signed for by Eye. Letter was also hand delivered to
residence of John Hurrle, park manager. Letter listed nine steps to be taken, including cleanup of a fishhouse in which a
methamphetamine lab was found. Tenant residing in trailer #535 removed appliances and neatly staked bikes. Council agreed
this was sufficient for line item #1. Keith Jensen and Brad Reichel store fishhouses on this property and will be destroying the
two gray fishhouses that have been
abandoned. No response has been received
from Eye. Motion by Tyson, seconded
by
Bjornson-Main to move forward with legal process to clean
up property owned by Jeffrey R. Eye, PID #25-041-0260, known
as
Sheila Ward and Jerry Lancrain were present to discuss issue of their fishhouse being stored on property located at intersection
of Highway 27 and County Road 17 that has received complaints that it doesn’t meet appropriate setbacks of 50 feet from both
roads. Lancrain tried to move it, but it is frozen. Fishhouse is currently licensed and used as storage. Swamp is encroaching
more and more on this property, must be a bad culvert somewhere. MN Department of Transportation indicated to Clerk they
would not require fishhouse to be moved as it isn’t within their easement, nor is it obstructing view of intersection. According
to Lancrain it is 62.4 feet from centerline. If measuring from centerline it should be 100 feet from Hwy 27 and 83 feet from
County Rd 17. This
property can’t be used for much else due to Soo Line
trail and wetlands. Fishhouses
being stored at
Trailer Park and Walleye Dundee’s don’t meet appropriate setback either. Council agreed awhile back to amend highway
setback to 20 feet for
apply throughout? Lancrain will move the fishhouse to meet appropriate setbacks.
Clifford Skogstad, President of Inspection Services of Central Minnesota, LLC sent a building inspection & zoning
enforcement informational packet.
Council was provided with copy of city response letter dated 2/14/2006 to Mr. Lawrence Marofsky, attorney to Jeffrey R. Eye,
relative to his continued request to vacate
resolution of this case.” Clerk sent copy to Bill & Denise Buesgens per their request to be kept abreast of any and all
correspondence and action on this matter.
March 13, 2006; Council Mtg;
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Due to winter storm in the cities, Jeff Bertelson and Brian Bezanson were not present to discuss drainage problem in their area.
March 9, 2006 memo explained their concerns and lists three things that have contributed to the problem. Culvert on 7th
Avenue was damaged when natural gas line was installed and
hasn’t been replaced, culvert at intersection of 7th and
Shore Blvd is buried and
don’t feel city should be involved in finding remedies for private property. Example was given that Tom Johnson and Sue
Partridge were left to their own devices to correct their drainage problems. Weinreich will check on buried culvert at 7th and
Seems to be more stray dogs running loose lately. Clerk has been given conflicting information
as to what
(MLC) Sheriff’s Department can and cannot do. Sheriff Brent Lindgren’s email stated, “You opened a can of worms on many
levels. Often time’s cities and townships adopt ordinances and direct and expect that the sheriff will enforce the ordinance
absent any contract. This practice has evolved over 50-100 years and a city or township can’t write ordinances that require
another entity to do something absent a contract agreeing to do so.” County contracts for animal control through a private
kennel. This person is restricted by land use permit and cannot expand his operation to other cities.
Craig Favorite of Sheila Haack-Berg residence phoned city hall that they have been taking care of a stray Norwegian
Elk Hound and cannot continue, as they would have too many dogs. Wanted to know what to do with him. Tyson was told the
last paragraph of memo was true in which Sheila was requesting city pay for her pit bull to be spaded as compensation for
taking care of the stray.
Clerk was given phone number to Tri-County Humane Society from MLC and was told they could enter into a
contract with Wahkon. Stray animals could be brought in and they would publish and post required notices to find owners. If
no one comes forward the animal is evaluated and put up for adoption or euthanized. Kennel stay is $50 and euthanasia and
disposal fee of $25 could also apply. Clerk to verify if city would need to wait for a kennel spot. Council agreed to further
investigate possible contract, but in the meantime to reimburse anyone who would bring strays to Tri-County for mileage and
kennel fee if appropriate receipts are given.
LG220 Lawful Gambling Exempt Permit for
their annual raffle at Wahkon Inn on 4/29/2006.
Jim Miller at League of MN Cities sent emails to cities regarding eminent domain proposals. “The question is not if local
eminent domain authority will change, but how. The Institute for Justice (IJ) has been reaching out to elected officials
throughout
real impact the bill they are furthering (H.F. 2846) would have on cities’ ability to accomplish critical development projects.”
Council agreed to contact League on how they can help.
City of
$300.00 per fire call.
Council would like fire call defined.
Motion by Bjornson-Main, seconded by Bassett to enter into the
2006 fire contract with the City of
unanimously.
Motion by Bjornson-Main, seconded by Bassett to renew annual membership to Minnesota Rural Water
Association (MRWA) under option B in the amount of $195 and make a $10 contribution to Rural Water
Partnership Fund. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Tyson, seconded by Ellis to approve payment of
checks as detailed in the 3/13/2006 disbursement register in the
amount of $276,054.36. Motion carried unanimously. Included in this amount was $200,000 from the Wastewater Fund to
purchase a certificate of deposit.
Motion by Tyson, seconded by Bjornson-Main to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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Karrie Roeschlein, City Clerk/Treasurer Sandy Reichel, Mayor
March 27, 2006; Special Council Mtg; Page 1 of 2
The March 27, 2006 special Wahkon City Council meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Sandy Reichel. Council
Members present were Donald Ellis, Kim Tyson and Ronda Bjornson-Main. Council Member Nathan Bassett was absent.
Employees Chris Weinreich and Karrie Roeschlein were present. Meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Reichel has called for special meetings of the Wahkon City Council to be held the fourth Monday of each
month. Agenda items for this meeting are to adopt Resolution No. 032706 Approving An Order For Abatement of Public
Nuisance Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 463, continue discussion of possible fishhouse and recreational vehicle
ordinance and set upcoming special council meeting agenda.
Motion by Tyson, seconded by Bjornson-Main to approve the minutes of the 3/13/2006 council meeting,
2/27/2006 special council meeting, 10/24/2005 special planning commission public hearing and special
council meeting, and 10/10/2005 council meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Tyson, seconded by Bjornson-Main to adopt
Resolution No. 032706 Approving An Order For Abatement Of Public
Nuisance Pursuant To Minnesota Statutes Chapter 463. Motion carried unanimously. Clerk noted that item d. of Exhibit A
was changed to include trailer #571 and/or #585 located at
Fishhouse & recreational vehicle ordinance discussion began. Del Freichels stated Wahkon could be the best little town if
people would take pride in it. Tyson was informed by a landowner he would be willing to rent out an acre or two for fishhouse
storage. John (Bill) Thompson explained that as previous mayor, the city has always had a blight problem. Fishhouses are part
of the lake, but need to be maintained. Reichel showed a petition of those unable to attend tonight’s meeting that don’t have a
problem with fishhouses. Pete Dordan agrees some are unsightly and need to be taken care of but not by enacting a new law.
Several areas of blight need to be addressed besides fishhouses such as cleaning up in and around the apartment building where
propane tanks and miscellaneous items were discarded years ago. Wahkon is a fishing town and have to accept some of it, but
not all of it. Tyson and Bjornson-Main noted that property values are diminished if next door to a blight property. It was
explained that a tour of the town will be conducted in the spring and fall for blight properties, whereupon they will be given
notice to clean up. Rick Schwinn stated to Reichel he will be cleaning up his property soon. Hook, Line & Television article
from February 2006 Smithsonian magazine was included in the
agenda stating “ice fishing on
offers all the comforts of home.”
Jon Miklethun took council’s suggestion to come prepared with written recommendations. His suggestions ranged
from very restrictive “A. Beginning January 1, 2008 no storage of fish houses in the city limits of Wahkon” to less restrictive
“F. The city would purchase trees (possibly from Rocky Mountain Austree Inc. which has fast growing, hardy, disease
resistant, shad trees that run 100 trees for 695.00 enough for a 300 foot tree row or windbreak) to plant on main highway where
numerous fish houses are stored to help camouflage/beautify the appearance of the city.” Could hold annual spaghetti dinner to
raise funds to spruce up
approve of Austree's trees. Any plantings in highway right of way would need approval through their entrance committee. “I
know that the J&J site have very limited r/w (50’) and a
power line that would cause concerns for us.
Walleye
however, is complicated by the curve and a wide, wet ditch.” Miklethun is striving for a good-looking town where people want
to live.
Reichel explained that a committee has been formed called the Wahkon Area Vision Effusion (WAVE) and are being
trained through a Healthy Communities Partnership (HCP) grant to formulate a future plan for the Wahkon area through
community input. Committee members are dedicating their valuable time to this process.
Bob Anderson explained how relatives and friends refer to Wahkon as the fishhouse resort town. Bjornson-Main
recalled that the two existing storage areas weren’t being used when she moved back to town. Thompson suggested some type
of screening needs to be in place for commercial storage of fishhouses; not looking for them to be out of town. Bjornson-Main
wants an ordinance to prevent future storage areas. Residential property would need conditional use permit (CUP). What
prevents them from taking in their friends’ fishhouses and not officially advertising as storage? Commercial properties with
CUP’s could begin storing fishhouses tomorrow as no approval is required.
Motion at last month’s special council meeting would allow residential properties up to two fishhouses and/or
recreational vehicles. Anything over would require fishhouse permit. Reichel would like the number allowed increased.
Bjornson-Main agrees with fencing, but would like to find a way so as not to burden business owners. Weinreich was told by
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) that a CUP is required
from
order to regulate future commercial storage areas, an ordinance could allow up to so many fishhouses with anything over
requiring council permission and meet certain requirements. Methamphetamine is still a concern. Storing fishhouses out of
town would allow more unwanted activity, as no one would be watching.
Miklethun believes Reichel should be sitting out in the audience due to the fact she stores fishhouses at both locations.
Reichel responded that she has and will continue not to vote on the issue and isn’t prohibiting anyone from speaking. Also
reiterated that she has seventeen signatures of people not wanting to see any restrictions on fishhouses and/or recreational
vehicles.
March 27, 2006; Special Council Mtg;
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Thompson suggested there be a limit of out buildings allowed per property. John Berry mentioned impervious surface
coverage should be addressed. If properties have enough room and fishhouses aren’t an eyesore, allow people to store them.
City code of Mound under subdivision 4 allows no more than one recreational vehicle for every 1500 square feet of lot area,
maximum of seven.
Freichels believes erecting some type of screening would take care of 99% of the problem. He has been here five
years now and it seems to be getting worse. Miklethun offered a
$100 donation towards fencing. Reichel noted that
explained again she didn’t want to cause existing businesses a hardship but the public is speaking. Clerk wondered if setbacks
could be imposed on recreational vehicles (RV’s), as they aren’t a structure? Attorney will investigate appropriate language.
Ellis provided written ordinance language “controlling the storage or parking of RV’s, equipment and structures
including but not limited to; motorhomes, camping trailers, other camping equipment, snowmobiles, ATV's or any vehicle or
structure designed primarily for recreational use. This ordinance by definition includes fish houses, tents and campers.” After
hearing tonight’s discussion he doesn’t agree with a property owner being required to get a permit to store what he owns on his
own property. Also having difficulty limiting the number based on property size, as it seems the more land you own the more
rights you have. Ordinance should be drafted making a distinction between storing their own stuff versus storing other people's
stuff and residential versus commercial application.
Suggestion of ordinance amendment that CUP is required to store more than four fishhouses (with or without wheels)
for fishing purposes only, and/or RV’s with requirement of proper screening, meet all setbacks, etc. Audience questioned why
RV’s had to be included? Old buses and RV’s not moved for years. City already requires vehicles be operational and have
current license. Remove RV reference and allow up to two fishhouses without CUP. Investigate funding for fencing.
Weinreich noted city has Community Improvement Fund and wondered if it could be used as a revolving loan fund? Bjornson-
that as they worry what future requirements may be imposed. Council agreed to get back to the subject at hand. Miklethun
questioned how city will enforce requirements of licensing and meeting setbacks? Ordinance would outline administrative
procedure. City employees cannot trespass without property owner’s permission or through approved court order. Clerk will
double check but believes MnDOT would not allow any fencing erected within their right of way. Will property owners allow
fencing on their line?
What type of fencing? If left
undefined, anything could be erected.
example of screening and buffering. Motion by Bjornson-Main, seconded by Tyson
to authorize city attorney to draft an
amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 2005-1 that properties
may store up to two fishhouses, with or without
wheels, used for
fishing purposes only.
Fishhouses must be maintained in a
transportable mode (i.e., skids in good condition, windows and
doors secured, and overall structure capable of being
moved onto the lake) and must meet all applicable property setbacks.
Storage of more than two fishhouses
would require Conditional Use Permit (CUP) with added requirement to provide
proper
screening.
Definition of screening to be determined by attorney. City agrees to investigate possible funding
for screening at
the two current fishhouse
storage sites located at
Opposed: None.
Abstain: Reichel. Motion carried.
Council agreed to set the April 24th special council meeting agenda to review fishhouse ordinance amendment.
Bjornson-Main passed out letter dated 3/27/06 from Mark Erjavec, President of Blue Heron, Inc., relative to development of
Berge property, approximately 92 acres, most of which is outside city limits. Seller is asking that there be no contingencies.
What will city allow? Clerk noted that Attorney Carr has stated Wahkon needs to fully address subdivisions and development
requirements. Tyson would like mixed use development defined, relative to item “1) support the prospect of 90+ unit housing
development to be built over a 5+ year period, mixed use development and commercial development on the site.” Previous
plan was to build majority of seasonal homes, which did not go over well with citizens Tyson had spoken with. Letter
indicates they are looking for direction from city. This matter will be placed on the April 10th council meeting agenda.
Motion by Bjornson-Main, seconded by Tyson to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
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Karrie Roeschlein, City Clerk/Treasurer Sandy Reichel, Mayor
April 10, 2006;
Council Mtg; Page 1 of 5
The April 10, 2006 Wahkon City Council meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by Mayor Sandy Reichel. Council
Members present were Kim Tyson, Nathan Bassett, Donald Ellis, and Ronda Bjornson-Main. Employees present were Chris
Weinreich and Karrie Roeschlein. City Attorney Kristen Carr was also present. Meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Tyson, seconded by Ellis to
approve the minutes of the March 27, 2006 special council meeting. Motion carried
unanimously.
Council reviewed CenterPoint Energy letter indicating their desire to increase natural gas rates.
League of MN Cities (LMC) 2006 City Policies booklet is available at City Hall.
Senator Betsy Wergin sent letter
explaining, “that a new legislative caucus has been
formed in
and tourism issues.” Council requested that any further information on this matter be given to them promptly.
MN Rural Water Association (MRWA) User
Charge Analysis Water & Sewer Rates Workshop, April 18th
Clerk attended couple years ago.
Citizens Equal Rights Alliance (CERA) trip donation request was withdrawn by Sandy Reichel due to the fact she has raised
$1,420, but thanked council for considering it in the first place. Conference and capital hill meetings will be held from April
30 to May 4th. Meetings with politicians to discuss how reservation status is affecting our community. Latest issue, Mille Lacs
Band of Ojibwe is stating that state and county have no jurisdiction on Highway 169 relative to arrests of tribal members
within the old 61,000-acre reservation. Several area residents will be attending.
Suzanne Partridge sold her A-frame and has contractors
working on her new residence at 240 North
in town soon and may need to temporarily live in her recreational vehicle until it is ready. Clerk informed her not to hook up to
sewer, but to use dump station.
LMC has been advocating that cities pass a resolution supporting municipal eminent domain authority. Several hearings have
already taken place. Clerk contacted committee members via email that Wahkon supports LMC and would in all likely hood
adopt their sample resolution. Motion by Bassett, seconded by
Bjornson-Main to adopt Resolution No. 04102006 “Resolution
In Support Of Municipal Eminent Domain
Authority.” Motion carried
unanimously.
Fishhouse ordinance draft was briefly discussed due to the fact city attorney was in attendance. Carr could use some help with
a definition. Council previously had agreed to only regulate fishhouses and not other recreational items at this time. No limit
in size. Under screening or buffering it states “all walls and fences shall be architecturally harmonious with the principal
building.” What if there isn’t one? How should enforcement be handled? Should there be a period of time to comply for those
existing now? Ordinance states structure to be used solely for fishing purposes only? How can we mandate they not be used
as storage in the summer? Further discussion to be conducted at the upcoming special council meeting held April 24 at 6 p.m.
City Engineer Dan Viau of S.EH. was not in attendance as he was only able to attend until 7 p.m. Hydro Engineering will
begin work approximately 4/24/06. They are obtaining permit from MN Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to fill pond for
barrel testing. Weinreich hasn’t seen proposal yet on how it will be done. S.E.H. surveyor and project supervisor Chris Cotton
resigned.
Lake
Restoration Inc of
monitor up to six months. Council has already approved another company to do the work at $3,000, but they haven’t gotten
back to Weinreich
and there is no guarantee.
Weinreich applied Rodeo two years ago through a Department of Natural Resources (DNR) aquatic permit, however there are
still some there. Can't dig them out per DNR. A natural enzyme would be applied and sink to the sludge layer to work on the
roots. They would also monitor the beach for up to
six months. Motion by Bassett,
seconded by Tyson to hire
Restoration Inc. to treat weeds at sewer pond, $3,240 and
the
for beach treatment. Motion carried unanimously.
Weinreich isn’t investigating much more into erecting a pole building at the ponds for phosphorus treatment as we
may be able to utilize the old fire truck to apply alum. Wahkon doesn’t have heavy industry. We may not need to treat for a
couple of years. MPCA states we must be ready to treat before pond will be approved so a plan will need to be in place.
Tyson and Weinreich will be looking at streets for blacktop repair. Blight properties will also be noted. Tyson would
like a citizen to be a part of the blight process. Clerk gave her names of people who expressed interest through city survey.
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Jodi Kanera of Mille Lacs Island Resort (MLIR) was present to discuss weir flow meter agreement and data recording
worksheet. Weir flow meter was installed March 22. MRWA was out making pump calibrations and draw downs, which
didn’t match what we thought they should be doing. Engineers have software program to substantiate what is correct. Weir
flow meter seems to be 20-30% higher. Spring maintenance was just conducted by Braun Pump & Controls, reports will be
forwarded to city. After seeing the high number of gallons, MLIR contacted Rick of Visu Sewer. One manhole will be
repaired for leaks. Two lines will be televised and if problems are found they will be repaired immediately. Flows have
dropped a bit this week, but Kanera will continue to investigate. Weinreich was using pump figure of 132 gallons per minute.
Today's draw down test indicated 106.
Clerk will incorporate Kanera’s suggestion to add columns for run times of pumps one, two and three on the data
recording worksheet. MLIR is required to take daily readings during their open season and weekly when closed. Weinreich
will also take his own readings. MLIR owner Bob Spizzo will sign agreement. Paragraph one gives flow information used by
engineers in designing the new pond based on data loggers at MLIR and city. What if weir meter doesn’t give accurate flow
data? If agreement is signed, nothing more could be done. Kanera stated the city’s engineer thought it would work and it has
been installed for a cost of $6,000. Can’t discuss changing it now. Confirmation of calibrations should not affect the
agreement. MLIR is to calibrate pumps quarterly. What if this isn’t done, no enforcement action is detailed? Could original
contract be void? Kanera said this is an agreement for monitoring and wouldn’t change the original contract with city.
Attorney Carr believes good faith of both parties has been established
and suggested both parties sign. Motion
by Tyson,
seconded by Bjornson-Main
to sign the City of
carried unanimously.
During the discussion of the fishhouse issue with Sheila Ward and Jerry Lancrain last month it was mentioned that they were
paying for a sewer equivalent connection (EC). This property did have a house on it a long time ago, but as far as we can tell it
was never connected. When the sewer was first installed it was policy to charge parcels with existing residence an EC fee as
an incentive to connect. According to Tom Jackson the old house was owned by Lawrence & Ollie Saumer and there was
never a connection. In researching the neighboring properties, none of them were assessed, until the Vivant property. Please
consider removing the remaining assessment amount of $881.46. Force main does run by this property on County Road 17,
however connecting to a force main is not usually recommended. It was noted that this property is probably unbuildable due to
wetland issues. Motion by Ellis, seconded by Bassett to
remove the remaining 501 sewer assessment in the amount of $881.46
from PID #25-041-0340 owned
by Sheila Ward. Motion carried
unanimously.
Keith Jensen of Hidden Bay Resort is requesting that his residence be charged only one usage instead of the current two. In the
past downstairs portion of residence was used by resort tenants in a social setting, but no longer. Would like permission to
remove one usage. There is a fish-cleaning shack that hasn’t been charged usage fees. Island View Resort is being charged a
½ for theirs. Keith is willing to pay his fair share, but questions how much usage this really generates. It is clerk’s suggestion
that whenever someone requests changes to usage fees that Weinreich be allowed to verify what we have on the books versus
what is exactly there, prior to any revisions. Jensen confirmed the fish-cleaning shack is connected to sewer. Council
instructed Weinreich to verify sewer connections at Hidden Bay Resort, after which they will be charged one usage for the
residence and ½ for fish-cleaning shack.
Gary & Cheryl Anderson forwarded letter of requests dated 4/10/06 to Council: 1) “A plan for the immediate drainage/removal
of water currently standing on our field, so that we can begin spring field work to get ready for planting, as well as get the
planting done. 2) Until proper drainage function of our ditch is restored, a means of removal for any future water backup
within 24 hours so as not to impede field work further or to drown out crops, once they are planted. 3) 100% restoration of
drainage function to our drainage ditch by lowering the ditching and culvert level in your pond project so that it will do just
that. (We understand the contractor plans to do this at the end of April or first part of May, lowering the culvert at least 15
inches).” A special sewer workshop meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 17th at 10 a.m. at City Hall. Reichel, Bjornson-
concerns that if culvert is lowered that wetlands could be drained. Grabowski stated to Viau that Anderson have now
authorized S.E.H to take elevations of their land. Previously they only allowed culvert depth. Council wonders if verbal
authorization is sufficient. Attorney Carr believes that is enough consent, but clerk could call to verify. Council agreed.
Treasurer’s financial report for January 2006 had an ending balance of $602,929.02. Clerk created Wastewater Investment
Fund (499) on 3/1/2006 to show receipt side of CD0106 for CD purchase of $200,000. 2005 Financial Statements &
Independent Auditor’s Report was given to Council. Mathias C. Justin, LTD conducted the audit and all went well. No
corrections were required.
2005 LG510 Annual Report, 10% Contribution Fund was reviewed. Charitable Gambling fund’s ending balance as of
12/31/2005 was $2,661.48. Usually fund balances are to be zero, but city is increasing balance for future senior dining site
renovations this spring. Fund received $85.77 from Military Service Association (MSA), $39.93 from Onamia Lions and
$41.49 from Wahkon Civic Association (WCA) for February.
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Motion by Tyson, seconded by Ellis to
donate $100 to Initiative Foundation (IF) from Charitable Gambling Fund. Motion
carried unanimously. Reichel and Bjornson stated that training provided by IF through the Healthy Communities Partnership
(HCP) program has been great and are looking forward to more.
Motion by Tyson, seconded by Bassett to table the
discussion of donating funds toward an art mural painted by youth at Hugh
Ann’s due to the fact that Martha Bjornson wasn’t in attendance. Motion carried unanimously.
Weinreich said everything was good to go pertaining to Betty Banks approved permit to build a deck measuring 18.4’ x 12’ at
her residence located at
J&J trailer park blight and methamphetamine clean up will be discussed at the end in order to close the meeting due to attorney
client privilege per Attorney Carr.
Sheriff Brent Lindgren forwarded Wahkon 2005 Police Activity Report.
in order to close the meeting due to attorney client privilege per Attorney Carr.
Chip Frederickson of Frederickson Marina was present to
discuss the release of
existing manhole. Frederickson’s attorney Gail Kulick had provided clerk with resolution and detailed description of property,
which was forwarded to city attorney. Carr stated that usually cities only deal with issues such as this when there is an
application to provide for. She agrees with Viau that city shouldn’t give up what they have, but if that is what has been agreed
upon it should be done through a vacation. Technically easement was never legally granted. Existing documents describing
existing blacktop. With this release, Kulick
will provide legal papers granting full 60 foot easement of
extended, except for a portion 30 feet beyond manhole. Vacation process would ensure all property records are clean and get
rid of any potential interest; no questionable titles. Part of the vacation equation would be to get proper documentation of the
street easement to the city. Council passed a motion at last month’s
meeting approving the release of
30 feet beyond the manhole and agrees that Carr should speak to Kulick on how best to handle the matter. Per Carr no motion
is necessary to have her contact Kulick as council is in consensus.
Morrison County Animal Humane Society (MCAHS) would be willing to enter into an impound agreement. If animal is
claimed, the owner pays fees. Tri-County Humane Society quoted $50 per dog and $25 euthanasia and disposal fee, but didn’t
charge an annual fee. Someone would still have to deliver animals. Reichel is concerned with catching and getting bitten. If
city is going to do this, licensing of dogs should be considered. Minimum fee for tag could be $5. Vaccinations would be
required. Mille Lacs County Sheriff’s deputy informed clerk they were happy to see city trying to do something about strays
and continue to be more than willing to do what they can. Cindy Miklethun suggested part time residents also be required to
license animals. Not tourists. Reference any and all property owners. What about renters? Look at MN Basic Code for
example. Council agrees to review further. Look at MN Basic Code (MBC) for example. Letter could be sent with sewer
usage bills indicating effective date. Make property owners responsible to get information to renters. Bjornson-Main has extra
kennel to donate and would
volunteer time and gas to drive. Ask for
more volunteers. Motion by
Bjornson-Main, seconded by
Tyson to enter into an impound agreement with MCAHS in
the amount of $80 for remainder of 2006.
Additional fees for dogs
and cats are $40 and $35
respectively. Motion carried unanimously.
Clerk signed LG220 Lawful Gambling Exempt Permit with no waiting period for Sacred Heart Church (SHC) bazaar being
held 8/13/2006. Motion by Bassett, seconded by
Bjornson-Main authorizing One Day On
SHC for said bazaar. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Bjornson-Main, seconded by Bassett to authorize
One Day On
Day 8/19/2006.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Tyson, seconded by Bassett to table discussion
on alley repair behind Rainbow’s End and Wahkon Inn due to the
fact that Lisa Scheunemann wasn’t present. Motion carried unanimously. Weinreich went onsite per Scheunemann’s request.
They want to do excavation to the embankment. He suggested they wait until the drainage issue is addressed in the alley, as a
culvert may need to be installed. Wasn't she going to have additional parking in the rear? Weinreich has difficulty plowing
sometimes as their employees park on the highway.
Motion by Tyson, seconded by Bjornson-Main to authorize
attorney Carr to review Wahkon’s old ordinances to see which
were repealed when the
MBC was adopted, maximum of five hours time for total of $625. Motion carried unanimously.
April 10, 2006;
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Mark Erjavec was present to discuss possible development of the Berge property, 11 acres within city limits and 81 outside.
He is looking to purchase it, but have someone else develop it. Seller doesn’t want any contingencies on the purchase
agreement. Would like land annexed due to access to sewer and less restrictive zoning requirements compared to county.
Hard to move forward not knowing what they can do with the property. Would appreciate it if council or someone else could
lay out parameters of what city doesn't want to see out there. Erjavec was informed of the HCP program in which a vision of
the area will be formulated through wants and needs of area residents. The program includes extensive training and lasts two
years, which has just begun. Erjavec asked if anyone had questions for him, especially about the recent Messenger article.
There were none. Attorney explained how important it is not to jump into anything without doing it right. Most land is sold
with contingencies, which is why earnest money is required. It is nice to know there is interest, but Wahkon must focus on
comprehensive planning first. There are many aspects to investigate before even discussing annexation.
Street Commissioner Tyson is concerned about the blacktop on
driveway, he assured everyone that heavy equipment would utilize the highway entrance, which hasn’t always been the case.
Fully loaded semis were seen using these driveways on 3/22/2006. Bassett explained that road restrictions are sometimes lifted
for short periods of time. Should permanent weight restrictions be imposed? Several repairs have been made from there to
highway. What about seasonal restrictions? State statute 169.87 applies to weight restrictions. Is damage because of weight
or amount of use? Shops bring in a lot of traffic. Would county enforce it if it was posted? Drivers would be more aware if
posted. Petty has never been asked to reimburse blacktopping costs. If weight restrictions are imposed, what about deliver of
building supplies? Bassett believes seasonal restriction would be sufficient. Attorney Carr suggests an ordinance, but at
minimum a resolution. Should other streets be included? List of applicable streets should be compiled taking street base as a
factor.
Council graciously accepts Tom Jackson’s invitation to go around town to locate existing culverts and document their
condition. Clean up of the ditch has been completed from the lake to the highway. More maintenance beyond is still
necessary.
Motion by Tyson, seconded by Bjornson-Main to authorize
payment of disbursement register dated 4/10/2006 in the amount of
$16,992.73. Motion carried unanimously.
Additional possible developers of the Berge property questioned how long the HCP program is. Two years is the process to
plan, thereafter is the time to take action. Council began process in hopes of drafting a land comprehensive plan through grant
funding. Plans made through this program can receive matched grants to funds raised locally. Time frame could be two to
four years. Council’s general attitude is pro-economic growth, but at a rate that isn’t overwhelming. City hasn’t even finished
the sewer pond addition, which is projected to last through 20 years growth. Annexation must be thought out. Ellis stated he
would be more demanding on development that is annexed, such as higher quality of streets and increased sewer rates in order
that newcomers pay their fair share. Attorney Carr advises caution and to wait until the HCP process is completed. Is the city
willing to possibly lose out on an opportunity for growth through annexation? Reichel is for growth, but doesn’t want to be
shoved into something we are not ready for. Carr stated this whole discussion is premature, as no applications have been
forwarded to the city for consideration. City doesn’t have controls in place. All uses other than residential require conditional
use permits. Planned unit developments are regulated through the Shoreland Management Ordinance. Wahkon should
consider a subdivision ordinance and until then, we are not in the position to guide development appropriately.
Attorney Carr would rather discuss
technically this matter hasn’t come to court yet, thus negating the client/attorney privilege to close the meeting. Email
response was received to Carr’s letter to Mille Lacs County Attorney’s office indicating county ordinance regulating cleanup of
clandestine drug labs only applies to townships and unincorporated entities, unlike Wahkon. Their position is Wahkon is
responsible to enforce cleanup. Assessments to property owner should be applicable. What about future meth sites? Clerk
will call for a copy of the Fleischman file for further information as to what exactly transpired. Carr will await information
prior to serving blight papers. City really should take a hard stance and get this done right. Council agrees a letter should be
sent to Isle and Onamia explaining county’s position, even though section 1.31 of the ordinance states “This ordinance shall
apply to all incorporated and
unincorporated municipalities and land (city or township) within the boundaries
of
County.” Section 1.32 further elaborates “Where a municipality has lawfully passed an ordinance to regulate and enforce the
cleanup of Clandestine Drug Labs that is more restrictive, the County shall coordinate regulation and enforcement with that
municipality.” County board will also be made aware of county attorney’s position, which is in opposition to what their
ordinance states. Keith Jensen wondered if there is money out there for cleanup. MPCA could also be contacted for technical
information.
April 10, 2006;
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Jeffrey Eye’s attorney Lawrence Marofsky sent Wahkon a Request for Production of Documents pertaining to ongoing
litigation regarding the vacation
of
minutes of meetings discussing the layout of utilities and/or roads, and all correspondence between the city and residents,
related to the vacation of the
roads, all pertaining to Blocks 2 and 3 of the Plat of Pottstown. Motion by Tyson, seconded by
Bjornson-Main to close the meeting to discuss ongoing
litigation with city attorney Carr regarding Jeffrey R. Eye v. City of
Wahkon due to attorney-client privilege as set forth in
at 8:21 p.m. and reopened at 8:40 p.m.
Motion by Tyson, seconded by Bassett to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:41 p.m.
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Karrie Roeschlein, City Clerk/Treasurer Sandy Reichel, Mayor