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 Don Hawk Seconded by Ellen Coffel Approved 5-0. Treasurer’s report was read. A motion by Dana Marrier
Seconded by Amy Marrier 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 and Dana Marrier discussed getting at least three proposals for water
tower cleaning this winter. The school
is connected to the city water main for the new sprinkler system and is up,
running, and fully functional. Ken
Seibert purchased a heater for working on the pumps in the winter, previousely approved by council. Tami Elich
mentioned that there is still one unpaid water/sewer bill. She will research options to develop a
standard protocol to handle late/non-payment utility bills and in the meantime
will issue another request for payment.
Dana Marrier read the letter sent to MPC regarding the last review of
the cities sewer/water treatment facility.
Zoning: Nothing new to report.
Community Center: The tree was put up at the community
center. Dana Marrier reported that the
Minnesota Department of Health sent a letter regarding putting up some type of
back splash behind the sink to prevent deterioration. Discussion regarding the back splash was
tabled.
Recreation: The students have been cleaning the restrooms
as a form of disciplinary action when they disobey school rules. The rink has not been flooded yet, but plans
to do so will happen in the future.
Fire: No new news.
Cemetery: Dana Marrier mentioned that he did attend the
last cemetery board meeting and there was discussion regarding canceling the
pre-perpetual fund. Gary Hildreth is resigning from the board for Feeley and is not running for Township Supervisor.
Other: Amy Marrier and Niki
Mistelske will be meeting with Chris Krueger to renew
his liquor license.
Correspondence: The LMC sent a letter regarding rates,
dividends, and coverage changes, a letter was received from the Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources regarding 2007 Grant Applications regarding
parks and recreation, The LMC sent a letter regarding why there are variations
in property taxes, LMC sent a note regarding their next leadership conference
for $195 a person to be held in Grand Rapids January 12 and 13, a public notice
was sent regarding demolition fee increase, Ed Jones sent a voting referendum,
and the ARDC sent a letter regarding Communities under 10,000 Rep. for Itasca
Co. RLK Incorporated sent a letter
regarding Project Financing, Kootasca-Community
Action Partnership sent a letter regarding joining their board.
Old Business: Dana Marrier reported that he stopped by Lake
Country Power to discuss the street light on
New Business: Dana Marrier mentioned that he recommended
that if anyone wanted to go to the Newly Elected Official training it was a
fantastic training program. Don Hawk
shared the information provided from LMC on the training. Registration by the 5th of January is
required. Dana Marrier made a motion
that the city pays for anyone that would want to go to the Leadership
Conference and Ellen Coffel seconded it.
Approved 5-0.
Amy Marrier swore in all new elected officials. Dana Marrier asked Amy Marrier to make sure
GIS comes to the next city council meeting to discuss insurance. Dana Marrier made a motion that Niki Mistelske be
reimbursed for the charge to her of becoming a notary republic, seconded by Don
Hawk, approved 5-0.
A
motion was made by Ellen Coffel to adjourn the meeting seconded by Don Hawk. Approved by all.
Respectfully
submitted,
Amy Marrier - City Clerk