Warba City Council Meeting 

AUGUST 14, 2006  

The Warba city council meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm.  The pledge of allegiance was read.  Members present were Don Hawk, Niki Mistelske, Ellen Coffel, Dana Marrier, and Amy Marrier.  Becky McCauley was absent.  Minutes were discussed and a motion was made by Ellen Coffel, seconded by Don Hawk, approved 5-0. Treasurer’s report was not read as the Treasurer was absent.  Bills were read and a motion by Don Hawk, seconded by Niki Mistelske to pay the bills.  Approved 5-0.

UTILITY:  We will not find out about a back up generator for the fire department until the middle of September or so.  The keys for the water shut offs were returned to Ken Seibert.  Amy Marrier will complete the letter to the Koppleman’s and keep it on file at this time, not mail it at this time.  Dana Marrier reviewed the job description for Maintenance Worker to assist Ken Seibert.  Dana Marrier mentioned that the key changes on the job description were Class D water and sewer licensure and community center cleaning position.  Much discussion took place regarding this new part time on call position.  Ken Seibert mentioned that he may be interested in attaining licensing for a water license.  Dana Marrier asked Ken Seibert to go ahead and get pricing on what it would cost for the city to attain a license for Ken Seibert for water licensure. 

ZONING:  Keith Armsrong, Bessie Casper, Niki Mistelske, and Julie Kennedy from SEH Engineering met at the last zoning meeting on July 19, 2006.  Julie mentioned an assessment policy that SEH Engineering could provide for a minimal fee which covers a more simple solution to zoning.  Niki Mistelske explained that the zoning ordinance was put to a stop at this time as recommended by Julie Kennedy and council was asked to consider an assessment policy.  The Zoning committee agreed that the assessment policy would be the best route and Niki Mistelske asked if she should look into this policy.  It was decided that Niki would check into getting some type of sample assessment policy. 

COMMUNITY CENTER:  Jennifer Balzum gave notice regarding her position as cleaning the community center.  Ellen Coffel will discuss new prospects for the position at the September meeting.  Ellen Coffel is to hire contract cleaning for the community center until a decision is reached on a new cleaner for the community center.  Dana Marrier tabled the hiring of a new cleaner and Don Hawk seconded it.  Approved 4-0.  RECREATION:  Becky McCauley will report on the dug out progress at the September meeting. 

FIRE:  Ellen Coffel discussed the last meeting she attended at the Fire Hall.  Ellen Coffel explained her dismay of the events at the last meeting and read a letter she prepared to be mailed to Feeley and Sago.  The next fire board meeting will be in October.  Ellen Coffel excused herself from the meeting.

CEMETERY:   Dana Marrier mentioned that the State and County does not do cemetery signs. 

OTHER:  Keith and Jackie Esler attended the meeting in regards to payment of the curb stop bill that the city agreed to pay up to $500. towards relocating the curb stop as written in the May 8, 2006 minutes.  The bill that the Esler’s submitted to council was for one half of $2307 equaling approximately $1153.50.  Niki Mistelske explained that she wished that we would have gotten more bids for the work done on the curb stop and that the bill seemed quite high.  After much discussion, Dana Marrier made a motion to pay the Esler’s a check in the amount of $1153.50 and Don Hawk seconded it.  Approved 4-0.  Dana Marrier explained that Kelly McCauley was going to be putting in a new home and that he would relocate his water line at his expense so that it would be accessible to the city.  Dana Marrier was invited to the next Shallow Lake Association meeting regarding the pipeline and being directed by Enbrige Pipeline August 23, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. held at Joey Ranta’s home.  Dana Marrier explained that Becky McCauley would like help with entering the CTAS information into the laptop.  Council discussed Becky’s dilemma and Niki Mistelske volunteered to help out and call Becky for assistance. 

CORRESPONDENCE:  The city received a package with a disk and chemical per day water slide, Environmental Services sent a letter and map regarding changes in zoning, the ARDC sent their 2007 Tax Levy, the MN Builders Assoc. sent an invitation to their annual sporting clay fun shoot on Friday, September 8th, Watertower paint and repair sent a notice that Amy will review, Minnesota Revenue sent their 2007 Local Government Aid Notice, the LMC sent a ACTION ALERT! Waste and drinking water training to be held in Grand Rapids Weds. August 16, the Itasca County Sheriff’s Dept. sent a letter and questionnaire regarding radio user group project, the city received a free 2007 calendar/ planer for the new community center coordinator, the LMC sent a Guidelines for Preparing City Budgets 2007, Lake CP sent a notice stating they were changing out all of the meters to digital, notice was sent from Positively Minnesota regarding Brownfield Workshops, letter from the Itasca County Historical Society, the MCOFA sent a notice regarding a meeting to be held in Hermantown regarding co-worker frustrations, Warren Electric sent a very detailed explanation regarding the history of current repairs made to the water tower system, and Itasca County sent their request for levy information.

OLD BUSINESS:  There is no new news regarding the wireless internet.  Ken Seibert installed springs on the Community Storm Shelter to keep the doors from swinging open. 

NEW BUSINESS:  Discussion took place regarding the budget for 2007 and council came to the following decisions for 2007 budget/levy.  Niki Mistelske made a motion to accept the 2007 budget/levy and Don Hawk seconded it.  Approved 4-0. 

Amy Marrier discussed the error made in Affidavit’s for Candidacy.  Council discussed having a police car in town to slow local Highway 2 traffic. 

A motion was made by Niki Mistelske to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Don Hawk.  Approved 4-0.                           

 Respectfully submitted, 

Amy Marrier - City Clerk