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Walnut Grove, MN
September 13, 2010
The City Council met in a regular session on the 13th day of
September, 2010 at 7:00 PM in the Council Room.
Present: Greg Hansen, Todd Harrington, Leonard McLaughlin, Xiong
Yang and Jeff Harnack.
Also Present: Andy Kehren, Tom Hansen, Mike Zeug, Carol
Swanson, and Dave Hoyt.
Mayor Hansen presided at the meeting
The Bar & Grill report was given. The carpet & tile work will
is scheduled for the last weekend in September and the Bar will
be closed Monday September 27. Off sale will be open from
12-8pm.
The Maintenance Report was given by Tom Hansen. Quotes for a
new lawn mower were reviewed. Motion by Jeff Harnack, second by
Leonard McLaughlin to order a John Deere lawn mower with trade
in for $5945.00 from Tracy Equipment to be delivered in 2011.
All voted in favor, motion carried.
Tom reported that he rented the equipment needed to grind down
the sidewalks for approximately $200 for the day and ground down
the sidewalk as needed on Main Street and 6th
Street.
The Water/Wastewater report was reviewed. Andy Kehren from
Bolten & Menk presented the council with information regarding a
50% grant the City may receive for phosphorous reduction at the
wastewater treatment plant. Discussion was also held regarding
the recommended upgrades that should be done at the plant. The
Council will continue this discussion at the next council
meeting to determine if they would like Bolten & Menk to put
together a Facility Plan at the cost of $5000.
The Police Report was given by Chief Zeug.
The 2011 Wages, Rates & fees & the 2011 Budget were reviewed by
the Council. The Proposed General Fund Levy is $147,999 and the
G.O. Improvement Bonds of 2004 Proposed Levy is $44,001 for a
total of $192,000 which is the same as last year. Motion by
Leonard McLaughlin, second by Todd Harrington to approve
Resolution 2010-913 certifying the Proposed Tax Levy
requirements for 2010 to the County of Redwood.
Motion by Leonard McLaughlin, second by Jeff Harnack to approve
the Land Use Permit for 401 Main Street. All voted in favor,
motion carried.
Motion by Todd Harrington, second by Leonard McLaughlin to
approve the Minutes for the Aug. 16, 2010 regular meeting. All
voted in favor, motion carried.
Motion by Leonard McLaughlin, second by Jeff Harnack to approve
Claims #32154 through 32262. 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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