Warba City Council Meeting 

September 11, 2006

The Warba city council meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm.  The pledge of allegiance was read.  All members were present.  Minutes were discussed and a motion was made by Niki Mistelske, Seconded by Don Hawk.  Approved 5-0.  Treasurer’s report was read.  A motion by Niki Mistelske, seconded by Ellen Coffel to accept a corrected June treasurers report.  Approved 5-0.  A motion was made by Amy Marrier, seconded by Dana Marrier to accept the treasurer’s report for July.  Approved 5-0.  A motion was made by Ellen Coffel to accept the August treasurers report, seconded by Don Hawk.  Approved 5-0.  Bills were read and a motion by Ellen Coffel, Seconded by Dana Marrier to pay the bills.  Approved 5-0.

UTILITY:  No new news regarding the back up generator for the emergency siren at the fire hall.  Ken Seibert has begun looking into training for getting his water care license.  Dana Marrier reported that he received a call from Ron and Kathy Olson that their water did not taste very good.  Ken Seibert flushed the hydrant out and the Olson’s reported that the water was better.  Dana Marrier asked Ken Seibert to follow up and see about flushing out all of the hydrants in town.  Gopher State One Call contacted Ken Seibert and asked to have all Utility Personnel’s contact information faxed to them as soon as possible.  Dana Marrier explained that he worked on a position description for an additional employee to help out Ken Seibert.  Dana Marrier and Don Hawk are going to get together and discuss the drafts and present them to council in the October’s meeting.   

ZONING:  Niki Mistelske reported that she left a message with the Big Fork Clerk  regarding a copy of the Assessment Policy and the Zoning Ordinance containing 180 pages.  

COMMUNITY CENTER:  Ellen Coffel talked to Teresa Card regarding the cleaning position open at the Community Center and Teresa Card has expressed interest in the position.  Dana Marrier mentioned hiring her for the next couple of months at least to fill in until a decision was made regarding the draft position for utility.  Discussion took place regarding the cleanliness of the Community Center. 

RECREATION:  Dug outs are completed.  Ellen Coffel spoke with Robin Hienle regarding having some type of maintenance for the bathrooms at the playground.

FIRE:  The next fire board meeting will take place in late October.  Ellen mailed the letters out regarding the dismay over the last fire board meeting to Feeley and Sago.

CEMETERY:  The next Cemetery meeting will be in October.  Becky McCauley would like to remain the cemetery representative for the City of Warba once she resigns from the Treasurers position.         

OTHER:  Dana Marrier mentioned that he was not able to attend the meeting on behalf of the Shallow Lake Association regarding the pipeline.  Niki Mistelske and Becky McCauley mentioned that they were not able to get together to go over input on CTAS.  Niki Mistelske mentioned that she is working with the local area food shelf and cooperating with the post office to help the local children with Christmas gifts and school supplies. 

CORRESPONDENCE:  a letter was received from Enbridge Pipeline regarding an expansion proposal, the Office of the Legislative Auditor sent a letter/survey regarding the volunteer fire dept., a letter was received regarding a request to fill out a survey for www.MinnesotaHelp.info, the LMC sent a letter regarding their 2006 regional meeting to be held in Cohasset September 27th, the LMC sent a letter and 30 information disc movie regarding the Federal Clean Water Act entitled, “Great Waters Gone Bad”, Environmental Troubleshooters sent a letter regarding a site assessment being preformed on the Cellular Tower in Warba, MN DOT sent a letter regarding funding projects for historic, scenic, or environmental community enhancements, and last but not least MN Benefit sent a letter inviting anyone receiving MN Benefit insurance to their annual meeting to be held in Grand Rapids on September 14th.

OLD BUSINESS:  Dana Marrier mentioned that he has received calls from interested citizens in town regarding wireless internet.  Dana Marrier said that the new owner is still not in place and gone through all of the court battles.

NEW BUSINESS:  Becky McCauley resigned from the Treasurers position effective today, September 11, 2006.  A written resignation was submitted by Becky McCauley.

A motion made by Dana Marrier, Seconded by Ellen Coffel to approve RESOLUTION 2006-9 accepting the resignation of Becky McCauley and declare a vacancy of the Treasurers position.  Approved 5-0.  Dana Marrier mentioned that there was now a vacancy and Tami Elich attending the meeting verbally expressed interest in the position.  Tami Elich is currently a bookkeeper in her full time job.  Dana Marrier read the requirements to council regarding filling a vacant position.  Dana Marrier called for a vote regarding the appointment of Tami Elich to the Treasurers position.  A vote took place and it was approved 5-0.  Dana Marrier mentioned that Becky McCauley, Tami Elich, Niki Mistelske and Amy Marrier could possibly get together for training.  Dana Marrier asked Amy Marrier to perform the Oath of Office for Tami Elich regarding taking over the Treasurer’s Postion.  Dana Marrier mentioned that one person was submitted and running for each position available for City Council 2007.  Dana Marrier mentioned that council should look into getting a fax machine for the city.  Ellen Coffel made a motion that Dana look into getting a fax machine and Niki Mistelsike seconded it.  Dana Marrier also mentioned that he would like council to consider putting a street light on the corner of 6th Avenue.  It is very dark there and many people drive through and don’t realize there is a town until they are right on top of it.  Ellen Coffel made a motion to put a street light on the corner of 6th Avenue, seconded by Don Hawk, Approved 3-0, 2 Abstained.           

A motion was made by Dana Marrier to adjourn the meeting seconded by Ellen Coffel.  Approved 5-0.                           

 Respectfully submitted, 

Amy Marrier - City Clerk