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City of Bigfork

Regular Meeting February 14, 2006

Members Present: Mayor Amy Tendrup, Richard Salmi, Amy Pifher and Lonnie Kacon

Absent: Jean Lexvold

Also Present: Robin Custer, Caroline & Warren Welch, Doug Campbell, Darrell Harwood, John Haberle, Tarry Edington, Julie Aakhus, Public Works Superintendent Mark Maki, Gus David, Julie Kennedy, Jack Bogeneif, Gene Collins, Tim & Anne Collins, Jim Manske, Robert N. Johnson, Connie Maki, Dave Asher, Dave Waters, Mike Bakke, Dave Schminkey, and Police Chief Jon Babcock

Mayor Tendrup called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and called for changes to the agenda. Pifher wanted to add the sled dog race. City Attorney Andy Shaw added a street vacation request. With the two additions, Tendrup called for approval of the agenda which was moved by Pifher, seconded by Kacon and carried unanimously.

Consent Agenda Salmi wanted to discuss Item #5. It was removed for further discussion. Anne Collins asked why the claims list was not provided to the public as it had been in the past. Tendrup explained that the practice of including the claims list in the minutes had been discontinued in order to save on printing costs, but that the list could easily be added to the minutes that are emailed out and to the minutes available on the City’s website. For those that don’t receive the minutes by email, a copy of the claims list can be requested from the City Clerk’s office.

Motion by Pifher seconded by Kacon approve the consent agenda as follows:

#1- approval of the minutes of the January 10th regular and January 30th special City Council meetings

#2- approval of the Police Report for January 2006 (report is attached to the minutes as Appendix A)

#3- approval of the City Clerk’s Office Report for January 2006

#4- approval of the Budget Report for January 2006

#5- item was removed for further discussion (see below)

#6- approval of Resolution 2006-02: amending Resolution 12-13-2005 (4) (Approving Wages and Salaries for FY 2006)

#7- approval of the claims for payment in the amount of $101,601.43 including the January 13th, and 31st payrolls

MCU. (copies of documentation relating to any consent agenda item are available at the City Clerk’s office)

Item #5: Salmi asked for clarification on consent agenda Item #5 which was a recommendation from the Planning & Zoning Commission that Mark Maki be asked to obtain licensure to inspect private wastewater systems at the City’s expense. Salmi asked if this licensure would be for Maki’s personal use and Tendrup explained that it would not be. She stated that all private wastewater systems within City limits must be inspected by a licensed individual and the City currently has to hire this work out. The Planning & Zoning Commission is recommending that Maki be licensed to do this so that the City can perform inspections in-house. Anne Collins asked what the licensure would cost the City. This was unknown. Tendrup suggested that Storlie compile information on the costs associated with this licensure.

OLD BUSINESS:

Public Works Department Report: Public Works Superintendent Mark Maki reported that the Department had worked on equipment quotes. He provided a breakdown for the Council on electrical usage at the airport and the electric costs associated with the mound system. Installation of a separate electric meter for the mound system would cost $325 plus $27 per month on top of the usage costs. The new discharge permits for the municipal wastewater system were worked on. The lift pumps were calibrated as that had not been done since 2002. They are on schedule to be calibrated at least twice per year from now on. A sewer backup on Division South was fixed with the help of Honey Bear. New cutting edges for the plows were ordered. A water meter was installed at the airport to measure flows on the mound system. Water closets in the toilets at the airport bathrooms were changed to help with inflow into the mound system. Our fluoride meter, which was purchased in 1997, has been shipped back to the factory for recalibration. The Boy Scouts shoveled snow from around all the hydrants in town. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency reports were completed. Itasca County was contacted about helping with snow removal on sidewalks and bridges and they are not interested in doing this. Salmi asked who is responsible for snow removal on the State Highway 38 bridge and Maki answered that the State is responsible for removal of the snow from the road and the City is responsible for the sidewalks. This is according to a contract that was entered into with the State at the time of the new bridge construction. Salmi asked who at Itasca County Maki had contacted and Maki responded that he had talked with Glen Hopkins at the local garage. Salmi felt that if the City is responsible for the sidewalks, we should be able to hire the County to do the snow removal for us if we so choose. Maki stated that in the conversation he had with Hopkins, he was told that the County was not interested in the work due to the fact that it is a State Highway and they do not have the proper equipment needed to do sidewalks. Anne Collins stated that the purpose of putting the sidewalks in across the bridge was so residents of the Woodland Terrace could walk into town and it was not safe to do so with the current conditions of the sidewalks. Tim Collins asked Maki how other sidewalks are plowed and Maki stated that they are plowed with the public works trucks, however the sidewalk on the bridge is too narrow to drive the trucks on. Collins felt that the Public Works Department should be able to get the bride sidewalks shoveled off by hand. He stated that if the employees of the City could not get the work done, maybe the City should look at hiring someone who could. Tendrup noted that there are many other areas of town for the Public Works Department to prioritize and get snow removed from.

Tendrup asked Maki to finish with his report. Maki continued that he had met with Jim Wetzel about the Flying Club helping out with labor and brushing at the airport. Salmi stated that he had talked with Brad Lovdahl who stated his crew could do the brushing needed for $85.00 per hour. Kacon had been directed by the Council to contact Lovdahl and Maki stated that he had left it up to Kacon to do that.

Maki continued that he had been cleaning chemical injection pumps at the water treatment plant.

Salmi stated that he went out and looked at the airport. Snow had been blown from around the lights but the runway had been left unplowed. Maki stated that there hadn’t been enough snowfall to really worry about and he had plowed the area closest to the lights. He didn’t have time to do the entire runway due to the work needed on the water treatment plant. Salmi stated that a Bergquist plane came in with two inches of snow on the runway. Tendrup noted that the pilots had reported the runway was in good shape.

Kacon felt that the Public Works Department was being picked on and micromanaged. Salmi felt snow removal was a safety issue. Kacon stated that yes, it was, however the water system is also a safety issue and Maki must prioritize what is taken care of first. Tim Collins asked where the money for the airport came from. Tendrup noted that we were off the agenda and it would be followed from now on. She reminded the public that if a resident would like to be added to the agenda, they should contact the City Clerk. Doug Campbell stated that he had been in to the Clerk’s office that day and asked to be on the agenda. Tendrup noted that you need to be on the set agenda the Thursday before the meeting, otherwise you must wait until other business comes up at the end of the meeting.

Pifher asked if there was any interest in the temporary job that was posted. Maki reported that there were two individuals that were currently being used as temporary casual labor. Anne Collins asked where this job was posted as she had not seen it and Tendrup responded that it was posted around town and in the Western Itasca Review.

Tendrup asked Maki to discuss the training seminars that were coming up. There is a wastewater seminar that Maki would like to attend. It was noted that Maki’s license expires in June of this year and he needs eight credits before that time. This is a sixteen-credit seminar and Maki offered to take vacation days and pay for the training himself due to budget constraints. He explained that he is interested in this sixteen-credit seminar as opposed to a shorter one due two the relevant content and the opportunity to make contacts with resources to assist with the airport mound system issues. Kacon felt that since the City does require Maki to be licensed, and because he does need eight credits before June, the City should cover the expenses. Motion by Salmi to allow Maki to attend the training at his own expense, seconded by Pifher, motion carried with Kacon opposing. The Council received a request from Dave Waters to attend to seminars that both have registration and lodging costs associated with them. It was noted that Waters’ license does not expire until the fall of 2007 and so no money was budgeted for training for him in 2006 as it is not necessary for him to earn credits at this time. Tendrup and Maki reported that there is free training available through Vermillion College. Tendrup felt that since Waters does not need the credits for at least another year, if he wishes to attend training, he should take advantage of the free seminars. Motion by Kacon, seconded by Pifher to deny Waters’ request to attend the two seminars, MCU. Tendrup requested that Maki work with Waters to schedule his attendance at the free training if he so desires. Tendrup had notified Maki of other training opportunities relating to management and computers but Maki felt it was best to table these items for now.

Maki reported that casual labor had been used the past few days. Maki has met with the snowmobile club on repairs needed on the footbridge. They are willing to help with labor but do not have funds to assist with materials. Campbell suggested asking the Lions Club for donations. Maki reported that he does have a few organizations in mind to ask for donations and he has been working on price quotes for the material needed. Salmi asked if the snowmobile club had done anything with the trestle bridge that was damaged and Maki reported that they had not yet. Salmi asked if there were any grants to pay for this and Maki stated that the DNR grant was the only one he knew of. City Engineer Julie Kennedy noted that the Itasca County Trails Task Force leverages money for these types of projects. She offered to work with Maki on this item. Maki stated that he would also talk to others that he knew to get help with an inspection on the footbridge.

Maki requested permission to hold another Public Works open house on Tuesday, March 7, 2006 from 4-7 pm to have the public come in and see what the Public Works Department has planned for the next year. Motion to allow the open house by Kacon, seconded by Salmi, MCU. Kacon also offered to assist Maki with the open house. Tendrup commented that she had been on a tour with Maki when she first came on Council and she learned much about the function of the city systems and felt it would be very valuable for the residents to take advantage of this opportunity.

Maki reported that the VFW remodel project on the City Hall basement is moving forward. It will be slow process since the work is volunteer, but they will keep us posted on the timeline.

Andy Shaw: Shaw noted that the City had received a petition on the vacation of streets which the school is currently built on. Shaw noted that a public hearing must be held on this and asked for a motion to be passed calling for a hearing. Motion by Pifher, seconded by Kacon to call a public hearing on the vacation of streets, MCU.

VFW Lease: Shaw has drawn up a sample lease for the space the VFW is currently renting. The VFW would like a long-term lease as they are making improvements to the building and would like to be guaranteed use of it. The City, however, does not want to be left responsible for maintaining the building based on a lease agreement if, at some point in the future, it is no longer used as a City Hall. Shaw has suggested a long-term lease with a six-month cancellation clause in the event that the building ceases to be used by the City as a public building. Kacon made a motion to enter into a ten-year lease with the VFW, seconded by Salmi, MCU. Tendrup will execute the lease agreement and a copy will be given to the VFW.

Shaw noted that the Council had voted to grant right of first refusal to Howard McKinney on the property adjacent to the parcel he recently purchased from the City. Shaw stated that this action should have been done by a resolution and asked for a motion authorizing the Mayor to execute such a resolution. The motion to do so was made by Pifher, seconded by Kacon and carried unanimously.

Liquor Store: Shaw reviewed that the lease agreement that had been accepted and entered into on the liquor store building had fallen through and the Council was back to square one. Tendrup noted that the option of listing the building for sale with a realtor had been discussed. Shaw noted that one problem is that the other local businesses desire the building to be sold as a bar. It is hard for the City to dictate what happens to the property after the sale of it. He urged the City to understand that if they sell it, they will not be able to control what it is used for. Anne Collins asked if the original parties who had offered proposals would be contacted again. Tendrup noted that two of the original offers were requesting contract for deeds which the Council was not interested in doing. The offers that had been received for purchase of the building had since been withdrawn. Shaw suggested advertising it again and if no acceptable offers are received, then get a realtor involved. Jan Hufnagle addressed the Council stating that she has a gift and scrapbooking shop at her home South on Highway 38 and she is very interested in the building as a new location for her shop as she has outgrown the space in her home. She did not have any figures on what she might offer the City for it, but she wanted to inform them that she was very interested in the building. She indicated that she would not be interested purchasing the remaining inventory. She stated that she would be doing some research and making an offer. Gus David stated that he knows someone who is interested in the building and would contact them. Anne Collins asked what the appraised value was and Tendrup responded that it was appraised for $175,000. Campbell advised the council to be careful on this item and stated that the decision they made last time had cost the taxpayers a lot of unnecessary money. Shaw questioned Campbell on what he would have had the Council do any differently as it was not their fault that the agreement had fallen through. Motion to advertise the property as available by Salmi, seconded by Pifher, MCU.

Julie Kennedy: Kennedy informed the Council that she had been approached by the BHS Alumni Association to work with them on their proposed track project. She made sure the Council did not have an issue with this.

Kennedy noted that we had received information on the IRR infrastructure grant program and they are now requiring a job creation and enhancement component for their program. She stated that we could apply for this grant for additional funds to help with the fixes needed on the airport mound system. We already have the required 2/3 non-IRR funds through the Army Corps. Kennedy requested that the City agree to be the municipal agent on the grant application. Salmi clarified that this will be at no cost to the City. Motion to approve being the municipal agent by Kacon, seconded by Pifher, MCU.

Kennedy revisited the community survey that was completed as an initial step in the Small Cities Development grant program application process. To be used as part of the application, the survey must be less than two years old, therefore the City will want to move ahead with either the sewer portion of the project, the housing rehabilitation portion of the project, or both before that time expires. We obviously do not want to move ahead on any sewer projects until we know if and how much the enzymes are working. If we decide we are not going to move ahead on a sewer project until a later date, we will need to move forward on the housing rehabilitation portion so that the two-year time that the survey is good for does not expire. If it does, we would have to pay for another survey to be completed.

Salmi asked that Kennedy make sure that the City have fill available from any of the projects that are done. He would like to see the Cedar Street lots filled. Kennedy will keep this in mind when working on any future projects.

Kennedy has been working with Maki on calibrations on the airport mound system. She noted that the Minnesota Association of Small Cities is holding legislative hearings to work toward a solution for these failing wastewater systems that have been identified statewide, including ours. Salmi stated that Schwartz Excavating was interested in the project and asked if he could have them contact Kennedy. Kennedy stated that as a public entity, the City must use the public bid process and there is nothing we can do with any individual company at this point. Salmi wanted a longer guarantee from any contractor that does work on the system and Kennedy noted that we should be able to increase the guarantee requirement in the bid documents. David asked if we could request bids based on two different warranty periods so that the exact cost of the extended warranty would be evident and Kennedy answered that we could.

Purchase of Public Works Equipment: Maki stated that there was a nine percent increase in the cost of the equipment after the expiration of the State Bid contracts on January 31st and that puts the it of the budgeted range. He suggested that the money that was budgeted to purchase the equipment should be reallocated back out for contracting of snow removal services. He further suggested that an equipment fund be set up in order to start saving funds for the purchase of equipment.

Tim Collins stated that the public should be allowed to speak and Tendrup stated that while it is nice to get public input, in the interest of time we cannot always allow them to speak. Tendrup stated that the public is present as a witness to the Council meeting. Anne Collins asked if she was then responsible to call the Council members before the meeting because she would not be allowed to speak at the meeting. Tendrup noted that this Council has allowed public input but that it has gotten out of hand and the Council would be moving on to the next agenda item.

Salmi asked if Maki had reviewed the offer that was submitted by Gene Rajala for use of his equipment. Maki stated that we are unable to accept this offer due to the fact that Rajala has stipulated that Waters could be the only one to operate and maintenance the machine and at this time Waters is physically unable to do so. Waters argued that he was able to operate an ASV. Both Tendrup and Maki pointed out that the most recent workability report received stated that Waters was to perform seated work only with no standing or walking during the workday. This presents a problem with performing maintenance on the machine as well as if any problems are run into with getting stuck or needing other assistance. Waters argued that he could do any maintenance needed from a kneeling position. Maki did not feel it was realistic to conclude that operating an ASV would be considered seated work. Motion by Salmi, seconded by Kacon to table the proposal until Rajala could be contacted about it, MCU. Tendrup noted that in the best interest of Waters and the City, she would like Waters to have his doctor spell out more specifically what exactly his physical restrictions are. Waters reported that he returns to the doctor on March 3rd and will have his doctor do this. Waters stated that in the meantime, he could use more work hours. Tendrup stated that when there is work that he is physically able to perform, he will be called in to work.

Airport Hangar Lease and Charges: As requested at the last meeting, Storlie had contacted Cook and Tower airports to see what they charge for leases. Anne Collins requested information on the expenses and revenues of the airport each year. Campbell felt that the current charge of $240 per year for the hangar was too low. Tendrup reviewed what other cities had charged. There was some confusion as to the ownership of the hangar and whether or not this lease was for the hangar or for the land only. Salmi suggested contacting the current lessee, Earl Snell for input. Campbell suggested checking with the tax assessor to see what the value of that property would be. Motion to have Storlie clarify ownership of the hangar and contact Snell and the County by Pifher, seconded by Kacon, MCU.

Request to Bigfork Township for Airport Funding: The Council had previously discussed the possibility of asking Bigfork Township to contribute funding for the airport. Kacon asked about soliciting funding from the other members of the Northern Itasca Joint Powers Board. Motion by Salmi to solicit funding contributions from all townships located in the hospital district, seconded by Pifher, MCU. It was noted that in the letter requesting funding, notice should be given that members of the City Council would be available to attend township meetings to answer questions on this item. Kacon suggested including some facts in the letter on costs for the airport and State and County contributions. Salmi suggested that the three area County Commissioners be contacted to secure ongoing support for the airport.

Budget and Personnel Committee Appointment: Gene Rajala has volunteered to serve on the budget committee and Mike Larson has volunteered to fill the vacancy on the personnel committee. Motion to accept the two appointments by Pifher, seconded by Kacon, MCU. Kacon asked if that filled all the vacancies and Tendrup responded that it did.

Resolution 2006-03: Storlie explained that the Fire Department had previously notified the Council about the need for a certificate of indebtedness to purchase a new fire truck. This is a five-year certificate in the amount of $45,000 at an interest rate of 4.75 percent Motion to pass Resolution 2006-03 by Kacon, seconded by Salmi, MCU.

NEW BUSINESS:

Resolution 2006-04: Itasca County is again proposing to provide criminal prosecution services for the City. The Council previously did not charge for this service, but instead kept a portion of the fees collected. The County is now proposing to charge $1500 for the year for these services and allow the City to keep all of the fees collected. It was suggested that Shaw could possibly provide this service to the City at a more reasonable cost. The Council directed Storlie to solicit proposals from Shaw and any other available sources. Motion to table Resolution 2006-04 by Salmi, seconded by Pifher, MCU.

Resolution 2006-05: Tarry Edington was present to address the Council on the need to pass a resolution calling for a public hearing on the creation of a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district for the WilderNest Housing Project. He reviewed that the City has been discussing this project for a couple of years and had previously agreed to do a TIF district when the time came. Edington reviewed the location of the project and that Itasca County HRA requested TIF on this property. He noted that by the date of the public hearing, the Council would have all of the maps and correlating information on the TIF district. Edington noted that with the TIF, they would have the funding needed for WilderNest to move forward. Salmi asked how much money would be coming from the City and Edington noted that, though, it is not completely set yet, it is around $60,000 in TIF financing. He clarified that Northland Securities serves as the City’s financial advisor and they should be contacted with any questions relating to the financing and the overall cost and liability of the City in this process. The resolution sets the public hearing for Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. Motion to adopt Resolution 2006-05 by Pifher, seconded by Kacon, MCU.

Personnel Committee Recommendation: The Personnel Committee presented two job descriptions for review and approval. Tendrup noted that the new position of Casual Maintenance Laborer will be paid out of the general fund and the wage would be set at $6.25 per hour. The job description for the Water/Wastewater Maintenance Assistant takes the place of the current job description for Public Works/Maintenance Worker and will be paid completely out of the water and sewer funds. David asked if the City can subcontract out work such as snow removal. Tendrup noted that there are liability concerns to consider and that was the purpose of creating this Casual Labor position, to have a lower-paid position to do the routine tasks. Motion by Kacon to accept and adopt the two job description, seconded by Salmi, MCU. Motion to advertise the Casual Labor position by Pifher, seconded by Salmi, MCU.

Sale of excess equipment: The Council had previously advertised the raft and tractor for sale with no success. Additional excess equipment has been identified including the dock, the old Christmas lights, leftover library materials and other various excess or unused equipment and supplies. Storlie reported that another area city sells items such as these at the annual auction held by the DNR. Anne Collins suggested selling the items at a rummage sale on the day of the City celebration. Motion by Kacon, seconded by Pifher to do so, MCU. Kacon and Tendrup volunteered to help with this project.

Tendrup noted that the public may have the wrong impression about the beach. The beach will always be available for public use, but due to liability issues, it has been recommended that the dock and raft are not put out for use and that is why they are being sold. Tendrup suggested checking further into restrictions and recommendations on gating, buoys, etc. Salmi suggested asking the townships for donations to put toward the beach. Pifher asked that Storlie check on beach liability and the issue of the property not being used for public access that had previously come up.

Donation of old logging items to Edge Center/Forest History Center: There are still old logging artifacts from the Picaroon Saloon that have not been claimed by anyone. There is not sufficient space to display these items at City Hall, other than the framed photographs. Motion by Kacon, seconded by Pifher to contact the Edge Center and the Forest History Center to see if they have space to display the items, MCU.

DNR Grant Application: The Alumni Association is considering applying for a recreation grant from the DNR for funding to be used for the track project. Applications are only accepted from cities and the group has asked if the City of Bigfork would be willing to apply on their behalf. Motion by Kacon seconded by Salmi to apply for the grant on behalf of the Alumni Association, MCU.

Temp for Clerk’s Maternity Leave: Storlie will be taking a maternity leave this summer and a temporary replacement will be needed. Tendrup liked the idea of using a temp agency due to the fact that they take responsibility for workers compensation and unemployment benefits. Tendrup stated that she would like to see more information on what a typical hourly wage would be for a temp in this position. Motion to use temp service by Kacon, seconded by Pifher, motion did not pass. Storlie was directed to gather the requested information for the next meeting.

Sled Dogs: Pifher reported that she had met with Mary Jean Ogee from the White Oak Society. A sled dog race had been held from Deer River to Northome and Bigfork businesses expressed interest in having a sled dog race come through our community. There is a meeting Thursday evening about the possibility of organizing this and the Council has been asked to send a representative. Motion by Salmi, seconded by Kacon to send Pifher as our representative, MCU.

OTHER BUSINESS:

Pifher wanted to address the issue of Council members contacting agencies and representing the Council without Council consent. Tendrup noted that the Council has discussed many time that in order to speak for the Council, a member must be appointed by the Council to make contacts. She cautioned against members representing themselves as speaking on behalf of the whole Council when they have not been authorized to do so.

Campbell had a question about the funding plans talked about at the special meeting for the public works equipment. The minutes stated that the funding would come from the general airport, water and sewer funds. Campbell noted that the last time water and sewer rates were increased, the reasoning behind the increase was to start saving funds to be used for matching grants and to get us closer to the rates set to be eligible for certain grants. Campbell stated that if water and sewer are in fact funds, they should not be used for general taxing for purchases such as this equipment. Tendrup explained that only the actual use of the equipment in the water and sewer areas was to be charged to those funds. Campbell cautioned that when he was on the Council, special accounts were created to set aside water and sewer funds for the future. Within a few years of his being off of the Council, the funds had been emptied. Tendrup noted that we do have a rainy day fund in place with money earmarked for the future.

Babcock reminded everyone that it was a crime to disrupt a public meeting. While it is appropriate for residents to attend the meeting and speak if and when they are recognized, it is not good for any of us to witness the types of displays that happened here tonight. Babcock would like to see a statement made at the beginning of the next meeting on proper behavior. He reminded the Council that if individuals do disrupt the meeting, they should be removed from the premises. Tendrup noted that she had some thoughts on this recently and she would like to propose a public forum at the beginning of each meeting where the public would have the opportunity to talk. The rest of the meeting would be for them to observe and they would not be allowed to speak out. The public needs to be educated on what their rights are when it comes to public meeting attendance and conduct. Tendrup noted that perhaps community education needs to offer some training opportunities on this. Pifher suggested the possibility of having Council members come to the meeting early in order to discuss one-on-one with residents anything that they have questions on. Waters declared that before Tendrup, Pifher and Kacon came on the Council, the public’s opinion meant something. He stated that the Council is there because of the residents and they are here to serve the public. Tendrup stated that the public opinion certainly does count, but not in an out of order display at a City Council meeting. The time for residents to make their voice heard is election time and then they need to step back and let the individuals they elected do their job. She urged residents to contact her and other Council members by phone or email rather than disrupting and drawing out the Council meetings with questions and complaints.

Tendrup stated that she hears from residents every single day who don’t attend Council meetings because they are happy with what the Council is doing and feel they are being well represented. Tendrup felt that she is doing the best job she can. Babcock noted that this illustrates the whole problem with the local government system. A few loud complainers are allowed to change the course of action when it is likely that for every one of them at the meeting, there are probably a dozen or more people in the community that are happy with how things are going and don’t feel the need to attend the meeting. Campbell noted that he has served on the Bigfork City Council in the past and some people won’t be satisfied no matter what you do. He thanked the Council for calling on him and others who had raised their hands and asked to be recognized in the appropriate manner. He agreed that yelling out and disrupting the meeting, especially with personal attacks, was inappropriate and not constructive. Kacon stated that it is disheartening coming here meeting after meeting and dealing with the tension.

Mayor Tendrup adjourned the meeting at 8:32 p.m.

Angie Storlie

City Clerk

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Appendix A

Bigfork Police Department

Police Report

January

2006

3 18:30 lockout

9 10:15 theft/public building

12 01:52 domestic assault/felony

13 15:24 custody dispute

16 14:54 hit and run mva

17 04:39 fire residence/assist fire dept.

18 17:30 custody dispute/property

23 15:30 speed/stop sign violation

26 09:39 assist/medical

27 10:37 suspicious person

30 09:15 property damage/public