Warba City Council Meeting Minutes

September 17, 2001

Warba city council met at 6:30 p.m.  Present: Kelly McCauley, Ellen Coffel, Doug Mericle, Becky McCauley, Darlene Adolfs, Lois Holmes, Jerry Carey & Ken Seibert.  Also, attending: Brian Borgman, Pat Gilsvik, Bill Marshall, Frank Fairchild, Dana and Amy Marrier.

Call to order by Mayor Kelly McCauley.

Minutes of the August meeting were read.  A motion by Doug, seconded by Becky to accept the minutes. Approved

Treasurers report was presented.  Council approved transferring checking account funds (3,000) to saving to avoid a charge for having a low balance.  A motion by Ellen, seconded by Doug to accept the report.  Approved. 

Pay bills:  Bills were presented.  Doug moved to pay bills, seconded by Ellen.  Approved.  There was discussion concerning Ken Seiberts wage & use of his own lawn mowing machine.  A motion by Becky to pay Ken extra money per hour for his mower machine.  Note: records indicate 15.00 per hour for man & machine, using city gas, therefore, 8.00 per hour wage, 7.00 per hour for machine, which not be taxable.
Seconded by Ellen. Approved 5-0

Guests:  Bill Marshall attended to discuss Habit for Humanity projects and wanted to know the general feeling of the council as to whether or not the community has a need and would be receptive for these projects.  He discussed interest in the lots near the water tower, Steve Prebecks lot & the city lots. The council was supportive and more research will be done by Mr. Marshall.  

Pat Gilsvik reported on a request by Gina Saric concerning applying for a Blandin Foundation grant for a New Years Eve party for families. Kelly will check with the Fire Dept to determine their New Years Eve plans since they usually have a party on this date.  Doug made a motion to support applying for the grant, seconded by Becky.  Approved.  

Frank Fairchild reported on work at the fire hydrant on the recreation area.  Jerry assisted and also sprayed for weeds on the recreation area.  The ball field was sprayed but there is still a problem with weeds in the infield.

Committee Reports:  

Community center: Council approved tabling the bulletin board for more research to be done.  Some minor repairs need to be done at each bathroom.  Front step needs grinding so the front door will open properly during winter months.

Recreation:  MNDot crew is ditching on Hwy 2 new the recreation area for better drainage.  They are waiting for bids for the pavilion.  

Cemetery:  Meeting scheduled for October 9th at 7:00p.m.  

Correspondence:  Itasca housing redevelopment  contacted the city regarding affordable housing.  Council approved having a representative attend the October meeting.  

A letter was received from attorney Dimich concerning the Jerry Peterson road situation.  A motion by Becky, seconded by Doug, for Darlene to make an appointment with the city attorney, Nyberg.  Approved.  

Old Business:  Utility business, Brian reported that the grass around the pond needs mowing, water plant is going okay.  Platform needs repair, samples are okay, he will discharge soon to make room for winter use.  Jerry reported that the sewer pumps clog up often and will get an estimate to have a pump remodeled so it would grind clogging materials.  

Discussion:  It has been brought to the attention of the city council that a renters of Vietola Johnson did not pay utility service for three years.  Ellen made a motion to contact Vietola Johnson and offer to split the utility fees of $678.10 with Vietola.  Ayes 2 Nays 3 motion failed.  Motion by Darlene to contact Vietola Johnson, give her a copy of the city ordinance 3, 3.04, sub D.6, request that she pay the full amount $678.10 and she can collect this money from her previous renter.  The water will be shut off until bill is paid in full.  Seconded by Doug Ayes 3, nays 2.  Approved 3 to 2.  

A motion by Darlene seconded by Becky to approve the bid of $2650.00  for the old grater from Art Franzen approved.  

New Business:  Steve Vercellino is the new owner of the R. Duit mobile home September 1, 2001.  

Kelly reported that class 5 will be hauled onto city streets soon.  

A motion by Doug Seconded by Becky to temporarily change the council meeting dates to the third Tuesday of each month, beginning October 2001 to March 2002.  Approved 5-0. 

Motion by Ellen Seconded by Becky to begin each meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.  Approved 5-0.  

A motion by Becky Seconded by Doug to adjourn, approved.  Meeting adjourned.  

Respectfully, 

Darlene Adolfs, Clerk