Warba City Council Meeting 

January 10, 2005 

The Warba City Council meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm. The pledge of allegiance was read. Members present, Ellen Coffel, Becky McCauley, Jason Foley, and Amy Marrier. Members absent, Dana Marrier. Minutes were discussed and a motion was made by Jason Foley, seconded by Amy Marrier. Approved 3-0. Treasurer’s report was read. A motion by Amy Marrier, seconded by Ellen Coffel to accept the treasurer’s report. Approved 3-0. Bills were read and a motion by Jason Foley seconded by Ellen Coffel to pay the bills. Approved 3-0. Let it be known that prior to this council meeting Jason Foley and Becky McCauley were sworn into their positions. 

Utility: Amy Marrier gave Tim Satrang the water usage report to fill out. It was decided that the Christmas lights would stay up another month. 

Zoning: January 12, 2005 at 6:30pm is the next zoning meeting.

Community Center: Ellen Coffel asked again about the Blandin Grant. Ellen Coffel explained that the new tree she picked up for the community center was $200 and clearanced out for $50. Jerry Carey discussed that the food shelf could not afford the rent for the Community Center. $1360 is the current rent for the room and has never changed for the last 6 years. Over $200 of liability is being paid for insurance for the food shelf. Amy Marrier will call the League on the food shelf’s liability insurance. The food shelf is central for many of the individuals in the community and surrounding areas, that is why it is located in Warba. The food shelf discussion was tabled until the next meeting. 

Recreation: Becky McCauley and Amy Marrier are meeting with Robin Heinle on the 24th of January to discuss the expectations of the recreation board to the clerk and treasurer of Warba for 2005 .

Fire: The next meeting is the 25th at the fire hall at 6:30pm. 

Cemetery: The next meeting will be February 24th, 2005. 

Other: Amy Marrier deleted a check made out to Northern 2-Way and will reissue it for 2005 February meeting. Amy Marrier reviewed the insurance packet with council. 
Amy Marrier explained that she spoke with League regarding our vacancy in city office for Council person. Ellen Coffel made a motion to appoint Niki Mistelski to City Council Person and Jason Foley seconded it. Niki Mistelski then took the Oath of Office. 
Decisions were made on the following to head these positions and they are:
Fire Board – Ellen Coffel
Cemetery - Becky McCauley
Community Center – Amy Marrier
Zoning – Jason Foley
Food Shelf – Niki Mistelski
Weed Control – Ken Seibert
Dog Catcher – Ken Seibert
Civil Defense – Ken Seibert/Dana Marrier
Recreation – Jason Foley
Banking – Grand Rapids State Bank (Investments Edward Jones)
Newspaper – Herald Review
Attorney – Chad B. Sterle
A motion was made by Amy Marrier to approve all committees and vendors and Niki Mistelski seconded it. Approved 4-0. Ellen Coffel asked about the zoning person being paid the general $30 to attend the zoning meetings. The discussion was tabled. Water and sewer rates were reviewed and discussed by council and were tabled until the next meeting. 

Correspondence: Letter from City of St. Paul’s 100th year birthday, Iron Range Resources possible funding available, LMC’s 2005 City Policies manual, Itasca County Sheriff’s Department letter on Hazard Mitigation Plan, letter from Chad Sterle asking the city to utilize his services for 2005, letter from Equaris Corporation, dividend check from LMC, letter explaining seminar on “Take the Mystery out of Municipal Finance,” letter from the National Association of State Agencies for surplus property, letter from the State of MN requesting budget information to be filled out an book on cooperative efforts in public service delivery, request for the council to vote for City under 10,000 representative for Itasca County.

Old Business: Finalization and mention of Community Center rates were proposed by Ellen Coffel. The community center rates were tabled until next meeting. The meeting has not been rescheduled yet for the JOBZ zone business that was looking to come into Warba. 

New Business: City W2’s and 1099’s will be sent out prior to the end of January. Ellen Coffel asked how the sign for the Community Center is coming. It is believed that Pat Beers has not yet purchased the wood to begin the sign. Becky McCauley asked to be on the agenda for next month to discuss the water billing. 

A motion was made by Amy Marrier to adjourn the meeting seconded by Jason Foley. Approved 4-0. 

Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted, Amy Marrier - City Clerk