Warba City Council Meeting
October 16, 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 Ellen Coffel to accept the minutes as corrected, Seconded by Don Hawk. Approved 5-0. Treasurer’s report was read. A motion by Dana Marrier, Seconded by Niki Mistelske to accept the treasurer’s report. Approved 5-0. Bills were read and a motion by Don Hawk, Seconded by Ellen Coffel to pay the bills. Approved 5-0.
UTILITY: Ken Seibert reported that Mrs. Olson was still concerned regarding the smell in her water. Dana Marrier mentioned that the city would have one of the samples pulled from her home. Also the city will reimburse the Olson’s if there is an issue with the water. Ken Seibert got a quote on cleaning the inside of the water tower. It was $1200 for interior cleaning and $500 for the hydrant relief valve. No new news regarding the back up generator. Ken has begun looking into some training for water/sewer. Dana Marrier and Don Hawk mentioned that they have not made any progress on the new position for Utility. Niki Mistelske mentioned that there was an article in the Minnesota Cities magazine regarding various routes to take when opening up a new position.
ZONING: Niki Mistelske shared with council the sample special assessment policy from Bigfork. Dana Marrier mentioned that the policy looked like a good idea to consider enforcing for the future of the City of Warba. Council mentioned that they would review it prior to the next meeting and it would be discussed at the next meeting in November.
COMMUNITY CENTER: Teresa Card is doing a spectacular job cleaning the community center.
RECREATION: No new news to report. Don Hawk will look into the freezing of the rink.
FIRE: There will be a meeting October 25th, 2006.
CEMETERY: The next meeting will be this month.
OTHER: Karen Flemming from the Charter School mentioned that the school has taken four community events and split them up between 4 different classes. The most current event will be on Halloween from 5 to 8 pm. The next event will be the Winter Carnival, the next Easter and then National Night Out. Karen asked if the city would be willing to donate candy for the Halloween event. It was mentioned that the city would donate $50 of candy and Don Hawk mentioned that the Recreation Board would donate $50 towards candy. The public can donate to the school as well. Niki Mistelske made a motion to donate the money and Don Hawk seconded it. Dana Marrier mentioned that the school may want to consider a changeable message sign for the school to let the public know about events that the school is hosting. Karen Flemming also mentioned that the school is trying to attain a $500,000 facilities grant to make improvements to the building. Karen also mentioned that they will be able to purchase the building after a total of three years in the building. There are 110 children currently in the school with five on the waiting list. A motion was made by Dana Marrier, seconded by Ellen Coffel to Transfer the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization Duties to Itasca County until after the 2009 assessment year.
CORRESPONDENCE:
LMC sent a letter of credit on work comp., LMC sent two more copies of the DVD
entitled, “Great Waters Gone Bad” and requested that it be viewed and shared
with the community, The Office of the Legislative Auditor sent a second request
with a due date of September 29th for the firefighter survey to be completed and
return mailed, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety sent a letter regarding
the Charter School putting in a sprinkler system, a letter was received from
Itasca County regarding the transfer of the County Board of Appeal and
Equalization, the Itasca County Historical Society sent an invitation to their
annual bus ride and dinner, and the Minnesota Department of Health sent a
drinking water report
OLD BUSINESS: Dana Marrier mentioned that the internet will be hooked up on the 26th of October and ready for testing. Connection will be created once again for the fire hall and Community Center. Dana Marrier shared his approved permit for street light construction on the corner of 6th Avenue. Dana Marrier researched the fax machine and found a fabulous deal from Office Max. Niki Mistelske mentioned that there should be no trespassing signs posted on the old according to Itasca County on the old dump site.
NEW BUSINESS: Ken Seibert mentioned that he wanted council to consider giving him a pay raise. Council mentioned that there were two options; one was to change Ken over to an hourly rate or leave him as salary. Ken mentioned that he would prefer to be paid salary. Niki Mistelske asked if Ken had an idea of the average hours he put in and he said he figured it was 60 to 70 hours per month. Ken does keep a log at the water tower of the reports he checks usually at least every other day. Ken Seibert mentioned that he would like it effective January 1st, 2007. Niki Mistelske asked Ken Seibert what type of raise he was looking for and he mentioned going from $300 to $400 from one account or the other with his total monies going from $600 to $700. Ellen Coffel made a motion that Ken Siebert be paid $50 from each account raise effective January 1, 2007 seconded by Niki Mistelske. Approved 4-0 with one abstain.
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motion was made by Ellen Coffel to adjourn the meeting seconded by Dana Marrier.
Approved 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Amy Marrier - City Clerk