March
12, 2007
The
Warba city council meeting was called to order by
Mayor Don Hawk at 6:35 pm. The pledge of
allegiance was said. Council members Pat
Gilsvik and Cheri Dombrovski
were present as well as Clerk, Niki Mistelske, and Treasurer, Tami Elich. Jon Richardson was absent. Minutes were discussed. Pat made a correction that no date had been
set for the first book reading at the Community Center. A motion was made by Pat, seconded
by Cheri to accept with corrections. Approved 4-0. Treasurer’s
report was read. A motion by Pat, seconded by Niki to accept the treasurer’s report. Approved 4-0. Bills were read with a last minute hand
written addition to the Claims form for reimbursement payment from the DNR to the local Fire
Dep’t for response to a Wawina grass fire. A motion by Don, seconded
by Pat to pay the bills with the hand written addition. Approved 4-0.
OPEN DISCUSSION: Kraig Dibb, Chair of Northern Lights Charter School, was present
to update the City of
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Utility: Ken said he was contacted by the company
contracted to clean the water tower.
They will be available to do the cleaning late April or early May. Tami will include information regarding the
water tower cleaning along with the April water bills. The exact date of the cleaning will be posted
at the Warba Post Office and Community Center as soon
as it is known. Ken also requested the City
of
Community Center: Pat said Don Lloyd was a gracious City
volunteer. He did a variety of repairs
in the Community Center. She will send
him a Thank You card on behalf of the City of
Recreation: Nothing to report at this time.
Fire: The next meeting will be held April 21. Tami passed on a request for clarification
from Warren Spawn regarding billing for workman’s comp and workman’s comp dividends for the Fire Dep’t. City clarification and corrections will be
made.
Cemetery: Nothing
to report at this time.
Other: Tami questioned the Council regarding a
decision on the Community Center long term maintenance CD – if a decision had
been made on reinvesting. The Council
requested information on investments available through other sources. The matter was tabled until the Council had received
and had time to review the requested information. .
Correspondence: Notice from the MN Public Facilities Authority
of intent to amend rules pertaining to Dep’t. of Employment & Economic
Development revolving funds loans and interest rates, a request from the US
Census Bureau for Clerk/Mayor update information and an invitation to attend a
2010 Census Program Workshop, a notice from the IRS informing of change from
quarterly withholding to annual until further notice, a request for State Surplus
signature update, MN rules regarding elevators and related devices, an Enbridge Pipeline update on future construction, LMC
registration for 2007 Legislative Conference, State Auditor Local Government
Lobbying Expenditure form for 2006. To
Ken: notice of mosquito control
workshop, info on U of MN courses on gravel road maintenance & design,
notice of MnDOT District One Utility Co-ordination
meeting and notice of a Safety & Loss Workshop.
Old Business: Niki’s update on
City bids: no further bids have been
received for snow removal on sidewalks.
John Licke was contacted as a potential
candidate for City legal representation.
John submitted a proposal and will attend the April Council meeting to
answer any questions regarding his proposal.
Niki had the flu and was unable to attend the
Brownfield workshop. The Council
discussed the MN Dep’t of Administration’s Schedule for Records Retention. Niki made a motion,
seconded by Pat for the City to adopt the MN Dep’t of Administration’s Schedule
for Records Retention and that only the City Clerk have
authorization for records disposal. Approved 4-0. Don
gave an update on activity regarding the Canisteo Pit – Tom Anzelec
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New Business: The Council discussed the options available
for renewing the grading/plowing contract with
Announcements: Cheri announced that meetings are currently
scheduled to consider options for maintaining a food shelf here in Warba. Meeting time
and place is posted at the Warba Post Office. All interested residents are welcome to
attend.
A
motion was made by Niki to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Cheri. Approved 4-0.
Respectfully
submitted,
Niki Mistelske - City Clerk