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Home My WebLink About03-24-09 Council Handouts FILE • 11• In this Issue Farmington Designated first Yellow Ribbon City • First Yellow Ribbon City Published in the Farmington Independent "You have stepped forward to say • From the Desk of the Com- by Forum Communications Co. there will be no more home alone," missioner Friday, Dec. 5, 2008 Shellito told Farmington leaders • News from the Veterans gathered Friday at the Veterans Set- Homes ST. PAUL — State leaders designated vice Building near the Capitol. • Pearl Harbor Day 2008 Farmington Minnesota's first Yel- Anoka "County Veterans low Ribbon City Friday and called The designation recognizes Farm- oxic-e .Office Sees Increase it an example for other communi- ington's troop reintegration efforts, ties working to ease soldiers' return which include educational programs home. in local schools, childcare for sol- diets' children an d a network of 0I Too often returning troops are volunteers who help soldiers and welcomed back with open arms but their families during the transition g tir' quickly find themselves home alone from overseas military duty, primarily after only a few short days, said in the Iraqi and Afghanistan wars, to Larry Shellito, the National Guard's civilian life. adjutant general. Mayor Kevan Soderberg said he ;t is impressed by how the program brings together clergy, schools and civic groups to support returning soldiers. "This is a very proud moment for + Farmington," Soderberg said. The mayor said he has seen many ac- complishments during his 10 years in city government. continued on page 11 Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) 20 West 12th Street, St. Paul, MN 55155 -2006 Phone (651)- 296 -2562 • Fax (651)- 296 -3954 • Website www.mdva.state.mn.us x4 ; Volume 3, Issue : continued from cover creating a similar program This is the crown jewel." and obtaining the Yellow Ribbon City designation. Shellito asked Farmington to help other cities de- They include Hastings and velop similar programs. Rosemount. "You are the model," he said. Gerdes said there also is interest from the western The designation came through a proclamation Minnesota city of Monte- . from Gov. Tim Pawlenty. video. An estimated 500 National Guard troops from seven communities `Because of the outstanding support displayed by — including Montevideo, Olivia, Morris, Madison, Farmington's residents and its record of caring for Appleton and Ortonville — are planning to deploy military members and families, the city will serve to Iraq in April, Gerdes said. with honor and distinction as a Yellow Ribbon City," the proclamation read. U.S. Rep. John Kline, whose 2nd Congressional District includes Farmington, said the city was Kevin Gerdes, the National Guard's personnel among communities that stepped up to help re- director, said other cities have shown interest in turning troops and their families. 0 e � `lids ww I Vim I RA x. . {s 2 do ' r: 3 s q ; i;. " .s.a: 4 . t �p� S i Y" e �x CS x; IT �; t :T y {i 5 .K ;.µ!1a_,- Oie y Oak Park Heights FIL E CUP Y Request for Council Action Meeting Date March 24, 2009 Agenda Item Appoint Parks Commissioners to Fill Vacancies and Renew Planning Commission terms Time Req. 1 M inute Agenda Placement Consent Agenda Originating Department/Requestor Administration/Eric Johnson Requester's Signature Action Requested Appoint Mr. Larry Viers and Mr. Timothy Krieger to the Parks Commission for a term to expire December 31, 2012 and Reappoint Mark Powell and Chuck LeRoux to the Planning Commission for a term to expire May 31, 2012. Background/Justification (Please indicate any previous action has been taken or if other public bodies have been advised). 1 ) The Parks Commission received applications from and interviewed two candidates for the Parks Commission's two vacancies. At their March 16 meeting, the Parks Commission recommended that both candidates, Larry Viers and Timothy Krieger, be appointed to fill the vacancies for a term to expire December 31, 2012. 2) Commission Mark Powell and Commission Chuck LeRoux of the Planning Commission both expressed desire to be re- appointed to the Planning Commission for their second full three -year term to expire May 31, 2012. The Planning Commission does recommend these appointments. r N City of Oak Park Heights Bills Presented for Payment March 24, 2009 Payroll Gross Payroll with PERA, FICA, and Medicare City Administration: 3 -31 -09 8,795.51 Finance: Full -Time 3 -31 -09 9,442.92 Police Department: Full -Time 3 -31 -09 33,231.85 Building Inspection Department: 3 -31 -09 4,741.41 Public Works - Street Maint. Department: Full -Time 3 -31 -09 910.90 Park and Recreation Department: Full -Time 3 -31 -09 1,891.66 Water Department Full -Time 3 -31 -09 6,078.81 Sewer Department Full -Time 3 -31 -09 3,864.11 Storm Sewer Department Full -Time 3 -31 -09 755.03 Total Utility Fund 10,697.95 Total Payroll 69,712.20 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS Check Register - Council Report Page: 1 Mar 24, 2009 03:11 pm Check Issue Date(s): ALL - ALL Report Criteria: Check.Check Issue Date = 03112009 - 03242009 Check.GL Invoice Acct (3 Characters) _ { < >} 901 Date Check No Payee Invoice Description Inv Amount 03/16/2009 50766 WASHINGTON COUNTY 2009 CROWN VIC SALES TAX 1,429.48 03/24/2009 50767 ANCOM COMMUNICATIONS INC NIMH FM BATTERY - 800 MHZ 231.00 INSTALL DASH MOUNT RADIOS 1,319.25 Total 50767 1,550.25 03/24/2009 50768 AVENET LLC TIER ONE HOSTING - 2ND QTR 126.00 03/24/2009 50769 BAYPORT PRINTING HOUSE INC NEWSLETTER - 1ST QTR 1,400.00 03/24/2009 50770 BYE, JENNIFER MEETING PER DIEM - MAR 25.00 03/24/2009 50771 DELL COMPUTERS 3 OPTIPLEX 760 MINITOWERS & 19" MONITORS 2,978.89 03/24/2009 50772 G & K SERVICES MAT CLEANING 9829 03/24/2009 50773 HOFFMAN REFRIGERATION REPAIR FURNACE 654.00 03/24/2009 50774 ICC INC FIRE CODE ITEMS 158.54 03/24/2009 50775 JIMMY'S JOHNNYS INC PORTA -POT RENTAL - 2/11 - 3/10/09 345.85 03/24/2009 50776 JOHNSON, CAROL RECYCLING AWARD 11/20/08 25.00 03/24/2009 50777 LINCOLN MUTUAL PREMIUM - APR 506.50 03/24/2009 50778 M.J. RALEIGH TRUCKING INC SNOW PLOWING SERVICES - FEB 18,870.25 03/24/2009 50779 MN POST BD PEACE OFFICER LICENSES 180.00 03/24/2009 50780 MN SCIA BASIC SEXUAL ASSAULT INV TRAINING 30.00 03/24/2009 50781 MOTOROLA 800 MHZ XTS2500 RADIO, BATTERY, SOFTWARE, 2 2,156.01 YR SRV 03/24/2009 50782 NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS CELL PHONE 3/13 - 4/12 67.47 03/24/2009 50783 OFFICE MAX INC PAPER 173.33 03/24/2009 50784 PAETEC LOCAL PHONE SERVICE 3/18 - 4/17/09 1,023.02 03/24/2009 50785 POWELL, MARK MEETING PER DIEM - MAR 25.00 03/24/2009 50786 PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIP CORP RADAR UNITS CALIBRATION 135.00 03/24/2009 50787 QWEST LOCAL PHONE SERVICES 13.65 03/24/2009 50788 RICK'S AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE REPLACE FRONT & REAR BRAKES & OIL CHANGE 1,192.29 03/24/2009 50789 STILLWATER GAZETTE ADV CITY HALL CONST BID 3/2 & 3/9 134.48 ADV EMPL PARKS EVENT COORD 3/9 & 3/11 149.24 ADV NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT 3/9 55.76 ADV COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA 3/10 49.20 ADV PLANNING COMM MTG 3/10 52.48 ADV PARK COMM MTG 3/17 47.56 Total 50789 488.72 03/24/2009 50790 STILLWATER TOWING INC TOW 94 SAAB 9000 176.50 03/24/2009 50791 STREICHER'S 5.56 BALL AMMO 785.96 YELLOW BARRIER TAPE 191.53 IRRITANT FIRST DEFENSE 230.04 Total 50791 1,207.53 03/24/2009 50792 SUPERAMERICA GASOLINE 282.11 03/24/2009 50793 TIRE PROZ 2007 FORD EXPEDITION TIRE REPAIR 24.99 03/24/2009 50794 UNIFORMS UNLIMITED UNIFORM ALLOWANCE - DEROSIER 262.22 CARTRIDGES 312.08 CREDIT - UNIFORM ALLOWANCE 129.95- UNIFORM ALLOWANCE - HAUSKEN 61.13 M = Manual Check, V = Void Check CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS Check Register - Council Report Page: 2 Mar 24, 2009 03:11 pm Check Issue Date(s): ALL - ALL Date Check No Payee Invoice Description Inv Amount Total 50794 505.48 03/24/2009 50795 USA MOBILITY WIRELESS INC PAGER SERVICE 3/15 - 4/14/09 21.72 03/24/2009 50796 VEOLIA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TRASH SERVICES - FEB 15,127.69 03/24/2009 50797 WAL -MART HEADLIGHTS, BANDAGES, MISC 58.82 03/24/2009 50798 WASESCHA, WARREN MEETING PER DIEM - MAR 25.00 03/24/2009 50799 WASHINGTON CTY PUBLIC HEALTH VSQG HAZARDOUSE WASTE 316.50 03/2412009 50800 XCEL ENERGY ELECTRIC UTILITY 9.24 03/19/2009 31920091 REVENUE, MN DEPT OF USE TAX - FEB 23.00 M Totals: 51,431.12 Report Criteria: Check.Check Issue Date = 03112009 - 03242009 Check.GL Invoice Acct (3 Characters) _ { < >} 901 M = Manual Check, V = Void Check CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS Check Register - Treasurer's Report Page 1 Mar 24, 2009 04:01 pm Check Issue Date(s): ALL - ALL Report Criteria: Check.Check Issue Date = Check.GL Invoice Acct (3 Characters) _ {_} 901 Check.lnput Date = 03/11/2009 - 03/24/2009 Date Check No Payee Invoice Description Inv Amount 03111/2009 50765 LAKE AREA BANK PURCHASE 3 MOS CD @ 2.03% DUE 6 -11 -09 200,000.00 03/12/2009 3122009 SMITH BARNEY CITIGROUP PURCHASE SMITH BARNEY MONEY MARKET 2,235.62 M 03/16/2009 3162009 SMITH BARNEY CITIGROUP PURCHASE SMITH BARNEY MONEY MARKET 375.58 M 03/17/2009 3172009 SMITH BARNEY CITIGROUP PURCHASE SMITH BARNEY MONEY MARKET 2,380.27 M 03/19/2008 3192009 SMITH BARNEY CITIGROUP PURCHASE SMITH BARNEY MONEY MARKET 2,412.66 M 03/23/2009 3232009 NORTHLAND SECURITIES INC PURCHASE NORTHLAND MONEY MARKET 187.95 M 03/24/2009 3242009 NORTHLAND SECURITIES INC PURCHASE NORTHLAND MONEY MARKET 140.96 M 03/20/2009 32020091 SMITH BARNEY CITIGROUP PURCHASE SMITH BARNEY MONEY MARKET 3,255.01 M Totals: 210,988.05 M = Manual Check, V = Void Check