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"UNAPPROVED"
Walnut Grove, MN
August 16, 2010
The City Council met in a regular session on the 16th day of
August, 2010 at 7:00 PM in the Council Room.
Present: Greg Hansen, Todd Harrington, Leonard McLaughlin, and
Xiong Yang.
Absent: Jeff Harnack
Also Present: Tom Hansen, Mike Zeug, Carol Swanson, Ted Suss
and Bruce Johnson.
Mayor Hansen presided at the meeting
Ted Suss and Bruce Johnson presented the Council with the
Redwood County Preliminary Trail Development Plans and asked for
the Council’s support of the plans without any obligation of
municipal funds. Motion by Leonard McLaughlin, second by Xiong
Yang to approve the resolution that endorses and supports the
Redwood county Preliminary Trail Development Plan which will
encourage the Redwood County Board of commissioners to formally
adopt the Trail Plan. All voted in favor, motion carried.
The Council discussed the bids for the 2003 Impala that were to
be opened and determined that the high bidder would have the
option to pass on the car if they were not aware that the intake
gasket needed to be replaced and if they chose to pass on the
purchase, the car would then go to the second highest bid.
Mayor Hansen opened the bids, the high bid was for $1089 and the
second bid was from for $727. Motion by Todd Harrington, second
by Leonard McLaughlin to approve the bids. All voted in favor,
motion carried.
*On Tuesday August 17, 2010 at 4:35PM, the high bidder declined
the car after which the second bidder, Dave Bender was called
and informed that he was awarded the bid.
The Bar & Grill report was given. Sales were great for the
month of July and the yearly increase in sales is over $16,000
with an increase in profit of $3900.
The Maintenance Report was given by Tom Hansen. The City
reviewed a quote to have the wood doors replaced in the
Community Center and after reviewing the cost of the doors
determined that this was a reasonable quote. Motion by Leonard
McLaughlin, second by Todd Harrington to accept the quote from
Steve Hanson without replacing the door closer for the doors in
the Community Center in the amount of $3350.54 including
installation. All voted in favor, motion carried.
Discussion was held on the cost of a new lawn mower to be
included in the 2011 budget.
Tom reported on equipment needed to grind down the sidewalks
where they have settled and created a lip to help prevent any
trips. The cost to purchase the equipment will be around $3600
and the cost to rent it will be $900 for a week. No decision
was made and Tom will do more research on other options.
The Water/Wastewater report was reviewed.
The Police Report was given by Chief Zeug. He continues to work
with residents that are not in compliance with the nuisance
ordinance. Mayor Hansen instructed Mike to make sure he is
following up on unlicensed vehicles in town. Discussion was
held on purchasing a computer for the police car. No decision
was made at this time.
Discussion was held on the Small Cities Grant that was awarded
to Walnut Grove and Lamberton. There are currently 3 properties
in Walnut Grove that have been approved and 15 more that are
waiting for additional paperwork to be turned in.
A letter was read to the council from a visitor that was camping
at Plum Creek when a storm came through. The campers were taken
to the school for shelter and after the storm discovered their
tent was destroyed. School employees allowed the campers to
spend the night at the school and the camper wanted the city to
know they appreciated this. The council determined that the
Community Center can be used for emergency quarters when needed
for stranded motorists and visitors but would not recommend
using the Community Center as a storm shelter.
The council reviewed the certificate from the county listing the
properties in Walnut Grove that are eligible for Forfeited Tax
Sale. The parcels are: 94-200-0100, 94-200-0260, 94-200-0560,
94-200-0580, 94-200-1740, 94-200-2000, 94-568-0700, and
94-720-0200. Motion by Leonard McLaughlin, second by Xiong Yang
to approve these properties for the forfeited tax sale by reason
of delinquent taxes. All voted in favor, motion carried.
Discussion was held on purchasing additional CD’s with funds at
Integrity Bank. The Council approved the purchase of a $50,000
CD from Bar & Grill Funds, $50,000 CD from sewer funds, $100,000
CD from Water funds with Integrity Bank and $88,000 CD at the 4M
fund for the Ambulance Replacement fund.
Motion by Leonard McLaughlin, second by Todd Harrington to
approve the Land Use Permit for Theresa Munson. All voted in
favor, motion carried.
Motion by Todd Harrington, second by Leonard McLaughlin to
approve the Minutes for the July 12, 2010 regular meeting. All
voted in favor, motion carried.
Motion by Xiong Yang, second by Todd Harrington to approve
Claims #32005 through 32153. All voted in favor, motion
carried.
Motion by Todd Harrington, second by Leonard McLaughlin to
adjourn. All voted in favor, motion carried.
Paula McGarvey
Clerk-Treasurer
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