April 09, 2007
The Warba city
council meeting was called to order by Mayor Don Hawk at 6:30 pm. The pledge of allegiance was said. Council members Pat Gilsvik, Jordan
Richardson and Cheri Dombrovski were present as well as Treasurer, Tami Elich. Niki Mistelske was absent. Minutes were discussed. A motion was made by Pat, seconded
by Cheri to accept. Approved 4-0. Treasurer’s report was read. A motion by Cheri, seconded by Pat to accept the treasurer’s
report. Approved 4-0. Bills were read. A motion by Don, seconded by Pat to pay the bills. Approved 4-0.
OPEN DISCUSSION: Kraig Dibb, Chair of Northern Lights
Charter School, was present to update the City of Warba on the schools progress
in preparing to negotiate on the City lots currently up for sale. Kraig stated Lease Aid discussions are
currently underway which may be helpful to NLCS for leasing the lots until
purchase can be completed. Amy Marrier will
set up a meeting for the purchase July 2008.
Christina Clark, the City of
Warba’s investment agent for Edward Jones, advised a change in the City’s
checking account to receive a better interest rate and advised on investments
for $10,000. Don and Tami will explore
various checking account options. John
Licke appeared before the board to present his bid for legal representation of
the City. Pat made a motion to retain
John Licke as the City of Warba’s attorney, seconded by Jordan.
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 in May. The exact date of the cleaning will be
posted at the Warba Post Office and Community Center as soon as it is
known. It was reported there is a sink
hole by the quanset. An examination of
the sink hole will be done to determine the extent of the problem and who is
responsible for the repair.
Community Center: Nothing to report at this time.
Recreation: Nothing to report at this time.
Fire: The next meeting will be held April 21.
Cemetery: Nothing
to report at this time.
Other:
Correspondence: MN Unemployment
quarterly report request (completed on-line), Itasca County 2007 5-Year Plan
for Highway Improvement Projects & invitation to “Open House” April 16,
3:30 – 5:00, in the Itasca County Courthouse Boardroom, Itasca County Sheriff’s
Dept announcement for SkyWarn training (posted because training prior to
meeting), notice of acknowledgement from the MN Historical Society granting
authorization to retain and dispose of records according to the adopted Records
Retention Schedule, invitation to 2007 LMC Annual Conference and Marketplace in
Duluth, June 27-29, 2007 Census of Government Employment for Municipalities and
Townships (filled out & mailed), LMC Summary of Closed Claims for the City,
announcement of Sandstrom’s 29th Annual Spring Buying Show Apr. 13, 9:00AM to
5:00 PM, at the IRA Civic Center in Grand Rapids, LMC Workmans Comp policy
& injury report kit.
Old Business: Discussion was held regarding the road
maintenance contract with Itasca County.
The general feeling is that Warba has a greater need for some road
repair and maintenance than Calcium chloride treatment to contain dust. Ken, Jordan, Kelly and Don will do a drive
around assessment after the frost is out and make recommendations to the City
Council. The road maintenance contract
with Itasca County will remain the same as in previous years for once a month
blading.
New Business: nothing at this time.
Announcements: None.
A motion was made
by Jordan to adjourn the meeting. Seconded
by Pat. Approved 4-0.