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Walnut Grove, MN
May 10, 2010
The City Council met in a regular session on the 10th day of
May, 2010 at 7:00 PM in the Council Room.
Present: Greg Hansen, Todd Harrington, Leonard McLaughlin and
Jeff Harnack
Absent: Xiong Yang
Also Present: Lon Walling, William Rabenberg, Al Nelson, Dave
Hoyt, Lee Steffen, Tom Hansen, Chad Freeburg and Mike Zeug.
Mayor Hansen presided at the meeting
The Bar & Grill report continues to show a slight increase in
sales.
Discussion was held with County Commissioner Lon Walling, County
Engineer William Rabenberg and Al Nelson about ideas to generate
revenue at Plum Creek Park perhaps by doing some sort of fund
raiser and to come up with ideas to increase usage of the lower
park. No decisions were made but they will continue to look at
options The Park will continue to run as is for 2010.
Fire Chief Chad Freeburg reported to the council that there are
4 hydrants in town that need to be repaired. Discussion was
held on applying for a FEMA Grant in 2010. Motion by Leonard
McLaughlin, second by Todd Harrington to approve the application
for funds to purchase a new Tanker and some miscellaneous
equipment. All voted in favor, motion carried.
The Maintenance Report was given by Tom Hansen. The new sweeper
has been delivered and the old sweeper was hauled in for scrap.
The city received a check for $757.00 for it. The siding on the
Bar & Grill is peeling and should still be covered under
warranty. Tom has taken pictures and sent in the necessary
information to see if they are going to cover the repairs. The
City Wide cleanup was successful. We took in 29 appliances and
over 50 electronics, plus filled two dumpsters. Tom asked the
council if he can sell the old generator that came out of the
old fire truck. Motion by Todd Harrington, second by Leonard
McLaughlin to declare the generator as excess property and to
have Tom sell it for a fair price on Craig’s list. The money
received for it will be put into the Fire Dept. fund. All voted
in favor, motion carried.
Discussion was held and the council gave approval to have the
damaged tiles replaced in the kitchen and the hallway at the
community center and to have the floors stripped and waxed.
The Police Report was given by Chief Zeug. Mike will follow up
with the residents that were asked to clean up their yards prior
to the city wide cleanup to make sure they have complied.
Discussion was held on the impounded vehicles at the city shop.
The City has gotten the approval from the City Attorney to
dispose of them. Motion by Leonard McLaughlin, second by Jeff
Harnack for the Toyota truck to be given back to the original
owner to eliminate any more funds being spent on this , and for
the impounded Honda Civic to be donated to the Walnut Grove Fire
Department to be used for training. All voted in favor, motion
carried.
Motion by Todd Harrington, second by Leonard McLaughlin to pay
the 2010 dues of $428.25. to the Association of Small Cities.
All voted in favor, motion carried.
Motion by Leonard McLaughlin, second by Jeff Harnack to approve
the Minutes for the April 12, 2010 regular meeting. All voted
in favor, motion carried.
Motion by Todd Harrington, second by Jeff Harnack to approve
Claims #31668 through 31766. All voted in favor, motion
carried.
Motion by Todd Harrington, second by Jeff Harnack to adjourn.
All voted in favor, motion carried.
Paula McGarvey
Clerk-Treasurer
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