Warba City Council Meeting 

January 12, 2004

The Warba city council meeting was called to order at 6:40p.m.  The pledge of allegiance was read. Members present were Ellen Coffel, Becky McCauley, Lois Holmes, Dana Marrier, and Amy Marrier. Members absent, Doug Mericle.  Minutes were sent out and Becky McCauley made a motion to accept the minutes and Ellen Coffel seconded them. Approved 4-0.  Treasurer’s report was read and Ellen Coffel made a motion to accept the report and Becky McCauley seconded it.  Bills were read and Becky McCauley made a motion to accept the bills and Ellen Coffel seconded them.  Approved 4-0. 

Utility: Becky McCauley reported that Terry Burk was supposed to look into the hour meter soon. Brian Borgman said all seemed good for water and sewer.  Dana Marrier reported a water leak at Marrier Estates Mobile Home Park and that it had been repaired and was now functioning properly.  Ken Siebert reported that the Christmas decorations were taken down.  Ken Uric has ordered the equipment for the siren.  Dana received a call from Doug asking council to consider new Christmas decorations.  John Mattonen recommended that the city start considering working on various grant programs now to get the ball rolling on financial assistance with water and sewer infrastructure.  The MPCA is starting to gather information to see what the needs are in Minnesota for any water and sewer infrastructure. 

Community Center: Amy Marrier will contact Mark Carlson about who built the community center to find out how to remedy the tile floor. 

Recreation: Kevin Sarja of Sarja Enterprises contacted Amy Marrier to inform recreation that he would finish the dirt work as soon as the ground thaws this spring.

Fire: Ellen Coffel reported that the next fire meeting is scheduled for January 28, 2004 at 6:30pm at the fire hall.  The meeting will be posted at the community center and at the post office. The Minnesota Department of Revenue form was given to Ellen to distribute to Fire. 

Cemetery: No fill in was found for Ken Seibert’s position. The next cemetery meeting will be February 19, 2004. 

Other: Dana Marrier reviewed the cities insurance information.  Dana reviewed the situation on the wireless Internet services.  The system is currently down due to the radio transmitter shorting out.  Tim Robinson said he would have the Internet working again by Wednesday January 14, 2004.  Brian Borgman asked about allowing Tim Robinson to use the heated pump house for his equipment.  Amy Marrier will add Arrowhead Transit on next month’s agenda. 

In review of last years city used services and appointed positions here is the breakdown:
The Herald Review will be the cities official newspaper, The Grand Rapid’s State Bank will be the cities official bank, Edward Jones will be the cities official investment company, and the city attorney will be Chad Sterle.  Committees will be as follows: Amy Marrier will be in charge of the Community Center, Doug Mericle will be in charge of Recreation with Ellen Coffel as backup, Ellen Coffel will be in charge of Fire, Becky McCauley will be in charge of Cemetery, Lois Holmes will be in charge of the Food Shelf, and Ken Seibert will be the official dog catcher.  Dana Marrier made a motion to accept all areas as stated and Ellen Coffel seconded it. Approved 4-0.

Correspondence: Council received the 2002 State of Minnesota Revenues, Expenditures, and Debt of Minnesota Cities.  Dana Marrier reviewed the Jobz areas we applied for. 16.46 acres was the total amount of land we asked to be included in the project and the site approved was 12.76 acres.  The USDA/Rural Development Community Programs sent their semiannual packet of information regarding Loans and Grants available.  Kootasca Community Action Partnership sent information on what services they offer the community.  The League of Minnesota Cities sent their 2004 city policies book.  Rapids Printing sent their calendar of events and asked if we wanted to put any city events in the calendar for next year.  It is only $10 for 1-4 event slots to be printed in the calendar for 2005. 

Old Business: Ellen brought the letter she received from Chad Sterle asking to continue to be our legal representative.  Council asked that Amy Marrier notify Chad Sterle that he will continue to be the cities legal representation.  Amy Marrier will call Casper Construction and Elk River Concrete regarding the storm shelter bill.  Amy Marrier will check with Paul Revuers to see what he feels our next step should be regarding the Terry Peterson gate.  If Paul Revuers believes Amy Marrier should contact the sheriff, it will be done and discussion will take place at the next meeting. 

New Business: Doug Mericle called and asked about purchasing an unused heater that’s installed in the Quonset building.  Ken Seibert is going to ask Jerry Carey about the heater in the Quonset building.  Dana Marrier reviewed a new resolution for council to consider.  Ellen Coffel made a motion to accept resolution 2004-01 and Becky McCauley seconded it.  Approved 4-0.  Discussion took place on utility rates as Lois Holmes completed some information requested by Becky McCauley to analyze utility rates and income earned.  Discussion was tabled.

Ellen Coffel made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Becky McCauley seconded it. Approved 4-0. Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully, Amy Marrier, City Clerk