Warba City Council Meeting
December 18th, 2001
The Warba City Council met on 12-18-01 at 6:30pm. The meeting opened with the pledge of allegiance. Call to order by Mayor Kelly McCauley. Present Kelly McCauley, Doug Mericle, Lois Holmes, Darlene Adolfs, Becky McCauley, and Ellen Coffel. Guests; Pat Gilsvik, Dana and Amy Marrier, Tarry Edington, Engineer John Mattonen, Maintenance Jerry Carey, and Tim Satrang.
Minutes of the November meeting were read. One correction, regarding no dumping at the old dump site, except on a “one time” occasion if something arises with city needs, note, the one time would have to go through the permit process thru Itasca Zoning. A motion to approve minutes and correction by Doug, seconded by Becky. Approved 5-0
Treasurers report was presented, a motion by Ellen, seconded by Darlene to accept. Approved 5-0
Outstanding bills were presented a motion by Becky, a second by Ellen to pay the bills. Approved 5-0
Committee reports:
Community Center: Blandin grant for the TV was denied because it did not meet the criteria. A letter will be sent to Itasca Aging to consider assistance for purchase of the TV. Children First Grant of $330 was received from Blandin for a New Years Eve Day dinner.
Recreation: Blandin Grant for $25,000 came for the playground project for 2002.
Fire: December 29th is set for New Years Party potluck dinner at 6:00pm.
Open Forum / Building Quality Communities will meet next on February 12th, 2002 at 6:30pm.
Correspondence: LMC dividend $1155 was received workers compensation premium will increase an additional 7%.
Old Business: 8 late water bills were sent out, cut off date is 12/26/01. Jerry and Tim reported on pump problems and things are being resolved. Pat discussed RSVP and asked if Warba could be signed up as a site. Doug made a motion that the city of Warba will sponsor the RSVP, seconded by Darlene. Approved 5-0
One Christmas light needs to be repaired. Kelly called Mr. Nyberg to get the gate problem resolved. No response from him yet. Darlene contacted Bob Zuehlke regarding recording all roads. Kelly will get the necessary descriptions to file an affidavit for each road and each minimum maintenance road within the city limits, and then proceed with recording.
New Business: John Mattonen, engineer, presented information about the Marrier Estates expansion project. Costs included extending water and sewer lines, hydrants, clearing and roadways. Tarry Edington from HRA spoke about research for grants. Many questions were addressed. A motion by Doug seconded by Darlene to look into the Marrier Estates project. Approved 5-0
Doug and Kelly were appointed to be on the project committee. Jerry and Tim will also attend to answer questions. On January 9th, 2002 at 6:00pm, they will hold the first committee meeting. A motion by Doug and seconded by Becky to adjourn. Approved
Respectfully, Darlene Adolfs, Clerk