The December 10, 2007 regular meeting of the Barnum City Council was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Jason Goodwin.

ROLL CALL:  Councilors: Jim Knight, Connie Hebert, Dale Riihiluoma and Jason Goodwin.  Absent:  Mayor Jim Benson

Employees Present: Kris Jurek (Deputy Clerk) and Pam Wait (Liquor Store Manager).

Others Present: Mike Felgen and Lois Johnson.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Riihiluoma, seconded by Knight and unanimously carried to approve the agenda as submitted.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:  A motion was made by Riihiluoma, seconded by Knight and unanimously carried to approve the amended consent agenda with the correction of November 13th Regular Meeting Minutes page 2 line 32.

	1.	November 13, 2007 Budget Meeting Minutes

	2.	November 13, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes

	3.	Claims # 21530 - # 21622

	4.	Interfund Transfers

	5.	November Liquor Sales Report

	6.	November Profit/Loss Statements for Review

	7.	December Treasurer’s Report

GUESTS:  Mike Felgen; Mr. Felgen was present to discuss the water leak at his vacant apartment building located at 3726 Front Street from April 2007.  The heating system in the building froze and cracked spilling thousands of gallons into the basement.  Mr. Felgen plans on fixing the units up one by one and then renting them once again.  He would like the Council to consider forgiving a portion or the entire bill that was a result of the leak which amounted to $12,211.01.  The Council tabled this subject until the special meeting on December 17th, 2007.

ZONING REPORT:

Jurek gave a brief overview of the Zoning Report for November.

•	The City received a complaint about the Bob Jenkins tenants parking on Main Street instead of in their driveway, Jurek talked to them and they will park in the driveway from now on.

•	The City was notified that the Gazebo was vandalized again.

•	There is an interested party in the Todd Grimm foreclosure home on Main Street.

•	The Northwood’s Motel on the hill has changed ownership to the Shol’s.

•	No Zoning permits were issued in November.

UTILITIES/MAINTENANCE REPORT:

Collier gave a brief overview of the Utilities/Maintenance Department since the last council meeting.  In addition to the routine activities required each month:

•	The heaters were started at the lift station and degreaser was added.

•	Lead and Copper results came back normal.

•	The heater and Recirc pump were started at the water tower.

•	The snow was cleared out from around the fire hydrants in town.

•	The Christmas lights were put up around town.

•	The street lights that are out around town were marked and MN Power contacted.

•	KB Enterprises submitted a revised quote for the Community Center bathrooms.

•	Zeigler Electric installed the new lights and outlets at the shop.

•	Began moving shop items around.

•	The oil in the truck and bobcat was changed.

LIQUOR REPORT:

Wait gave a brief overview of the Liquor Store since the last Council Meeting:

•	The wine tasting event went well, many new customers attended.

•	The employee evaluation worksheet was completed; Wait went over it with Tillman.

•	Monday night pool is still going good.

•	Wait dropped the signs off with Moose Lake Waterway and Trails to be put on the state trail so snowmobilers know where the Liquor Store is located.

•	The Liquor Store will be having a New Years Eve party with Karaoke and food.

•	The Thanksgiving dinner turned out great, about fifty people were fed from the potluck.

COMMITTEE REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS:

None

OLD BUSINESS:

Comprehensive Land Use Plan:  The Council will set up a special meeting after the first of the year to go over this topic.

Administrative Hearing Fee Schedule Update:  No new news.

Small Cities Development Block Grant Update: Lezlie Ballis sent a letter to update the City, everything is on track.

Second Well Project; Benson sent a letter to Congressman Oberstar’s Office asking for his support of our Section 569 grant request.

NEW BUSINESS:

New Computer for City Clerk; It has been several years since the Clerk has purchased a new computer, it currently has Windows 98SE and Microsoft doesn’t support that version any longer.  Tillman would like to purchase a new Dell Computer before year end.  A motion was made by Knight, seconded by Hebert and unanimously carried to approve Tillman to purchase a new computer not to exceed $1,500.00.

Payment of Claims;  There will be invoices coming in between the December and January meeting that need to be paid by year end in order to be included in the 2007 financial statements.  Tillman would like Council approval for the payment of these invoices due on or before December 31st, 2007.  All paid invoiced will be included in the claims of the January meeting.  A motion was made by Riihiluoma, seconded by Hebert and unanimously carried to approve payment of invoices due on or before December 31st, 2007.

2008 Wages, Adoption of 2008 Budgets and Resolutions 07-30, 07-31. 07-32 will be tabled until the Special Meeting on December 17th, 2007.

SET NEXT MEETING DATE:

Regular Meeting – January 14, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.

Special Meeting – December 17th, 2007 at 5:00 p.m.

A motion was made by Riihiluoma, seconded by Knight and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 p.m.

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Mayor Pro Tem Jason Goodwin

ATTEST:

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Recording Secretary Kris Jurek