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Walnut Grove,
MN
May 12, 2008
The City
Council met in a regular session on the 12th day of May at 7:00
PM in the Council Room.
Present: Greg
Hansen, Donald E. Johnson, Leonard McLaughlin, and Xiong Yang
Also Present:
Redwood County Assessor Kathy Hillmer, City Assessor Carole
Snyder,
Lisa Zmeskal
from Hoffman & Brobst, Tom Hansen, Andy Foster, Deb Johnson,
Travis Schaar, Mike Zeug, Wes Bell, and Jack Litfin.
Purpose of the
initial part of the meeting was to hold the annual Board of
Review and Equalization.
The assessors
explained how the tax value was figured. No residents were
present to question there valuation. Motion by Todd Harrington
to Adjourn the Board of Review meeting, second by Donald E.
Johnson. All voted in favor, motion carried.
The regular
session of the council meeting was opened. Mayor Hansen
presided at the meeting.
Lisa Zmeskal
from Hoffman & Brobst presented the 2007 financial statement to
the Council.
Deb Johnson
gave the Bar & Grill report. The Bar & Grill will be sponsoring
two graduation spots in the Sentinal newspaper this year.
Discussion was held about purchasing a new flat screen TV. The
decision was made to have Greg check on pricing and to get one
ordered.
Wes Bell gave the Water / Wastewater
report. Wes reported that the wells were just inspected and
they are good. He will be flushing hydrants in two weeks. Wes
has ordered the new alarm for the waste plant. The alarm will
cost about $650 instead of $1200 that was originally thought.
Wes is still looking for a new pump for the waste plant that
will take care of the sewer gas issue at the plant. An estimate
of $13,500 was presented for the piping repairs needed in the
water tower. This includes adding a new fire hydrant and a new
shut off valve. The hydrant will enable them to drain the tower
more efficiently if needed and also will be better for the fire
department to hook up to if it is ever needed. Motion by Donald
E. Johnson to approve the estimate to include the new fire
hydrant and the new valve. Second by Leonard McLaughlin. All
voted in favor, motion carried.
Tom Hansen gave the maintenance report.
Tom met with Bolten & Menk regarding the warranty work for the
streets. He has made arrangements to have the lot next to
Country View seeded. It was decided that Tom will be reimbursed
$10 each month for his cell phone.
Andy Foster discussed the Emergency
Preparedness Plan. He has made arrangements to use the Walnut
Grove School in the event that there is severe weather during
the Family Festival at the City Park. Motion by Todd
Harrington, second by Donald E. Johnson to pay the weather
spotters $7 per hour when they are spotting for the city. It
was also decided that the spotters be allowed to use the Fire
Department brush truck for spotting. Only the spotters that are
also members of the Fire Department will be driving this truck.
The Police report was given by Mike Zeug.
Motion by Donald E. Johnson, second by Todd Harrington to
purchase a used printer from Mike Zeug for $30. All voted in
favor, motion carried. The police department has been using
this printer for the past few months. Travis Schaar will be
attending annual training with the National Guard for two weeks
in June. The council has decided to keep Mike Zeug on full time
through the month of June at his same pay rate with full time
benefits. Beginning in July, Mike’s wages will be adjusted and
he will be working only part time.
Motion by Leonard McLaughlin, second by
Xiong Yang to repeal Ordinance 24. All voted in favor, motion
carried. This Ordinance was replaced by Ordinance 174 March 10,
2008.
Motion by
Donald E. Johnson, second by Todd Harrington to pay the 2008
membership dues for the Economic Development Authority for the
Casey Jones Trail Association. All voted in favor. Motion
carried.
The council
discussed the accounts payable system for Country View. The
Economic Development Authority has been approving payments made
through Tealwood. Motion by Xiong Yang, second by Leonard
McLaughlin to approve the Resolution allowing the EDA to approve
payments made for Country View by Tealwood. All voted in favor,
motion carried.
Motion by
Leonard McLaughlin, second by Todd Harrington, to approve Claims
#29010 through #29131. All voted in favor, motion carried.
Motion by
Todd Harrington, second by Xiong Yang, to approve the Minutes
for March 22, April 14, and May 5. 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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