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Written by Kyle Nordhausen
Meeting called to order with Mayor Gary Sturm, Councilpersons Kathleen Hanson, Josh Haseman, Don Mackey and Paul Harris present. Also in attendance were City Clerk LeeAnn Nibbe, City Manager Joe McCabe and City Attorney Steve Sunde.
February 7th meeting minutes reviewed and approved with a motion brought forth by council member for a policy regarding city employee training. If not mandatory for continuing education each department head must justify sending such employee to the training course. Two department heads present at meeting stated that all trainings utilized are to improve their respective departments and are budgeted for the year. Firefighters attending training courses are volunteering their time to attend with being reimbursed for mileage plus room and meals where applicable. Council approved no policy needed as long as all trainings are within planned annual budgets for each department.
Permit approved unanimously to Rolston Construction for special water and sewer licenses for local remodel of Casey’s stores.
Bid for Electrical Department Storage building approved 3-1. Ram Construction re-designed the project from original request saving the City an estimated $124,000. Discussion based on increased costs affiliated with re-bidding project and risking a higher cost in the end.
In regards to Pool and Campground rates, it was agreed that no increase from 2011 was needed and shall remain the same for 2012. Approved unanimously by council.
Daily Pool Admission $3.00
Daily Splash Pool admission (preschool)* $3.00
20 punch Daily Admission Card
$50.00
Individual Monthly Pass $40.00
Individual Season Pass $50.00
Family Season pass $110.00
3 Day Pass (up to 4 individuals)
$30.00
*Preschool child must be accompanied by adult or guardian w/parent or guardian granted free admission.
Campground Site Daily fee
$20.00
Campground Tent Daily fee
$10.00
30 days consecutive $450.00
Seasonal Rate $1,350.00
Future campground plans include remodeling shelter, adding fish cleaning house, and reconstruction of the pier. Request from council to department head to contact DNR about restocking lake with bass, crappie and walleye.
Agreement drawn up that city agrees to provide electricity to the St. James Chapter of the Watonwan County Historical Society to include the RR Club, Church and small building. Approved unanimously by council.
Council approved unanimously an approximate ten percent increase in the energy charge to residential and commercial electricity with meter charge remaining the same.
Special assesment approved 4-0 on Weston Avenue fire cleanup costs that were not covered by insurance and not collected from property owner. Portion will be collected through property taxes and if sale of property occurs. Assessments to be paid in full.
Contractor bid awarded to Magney Construction Waste Water Treatment Facility Rehabilitation Project a vote of 4-0).
Mayor reported on Coffee with the Mayor.
Written by Kyle Nordhausen
Meeting called to order with Mayor Gary Sturm, Councilpersons Kathleen Hanson, Josh Haseman, Don Mackey and Paul Harris present. Also in attendance were City Clerk LeeAnn Nibbe, City Manager Joe McCabe and City Attorney Steve Sunde.
February 7th meeting minutes reviewed and approved with a motion brought forth by council member for a policy regarding city employee training. If not mandatory for continuing education each department head must justify sending such employee to the training course. Two department heads present at meeting stated that all trainings utilized are to improve their respective departments and are budgeted for the year. Firefighters attending training courses are volunteering their time to attend with being reimbursed for mileage plus room and meals where applicable. Council approved no policy needed as long as all trainings are within planned annual budgets for each department.
Permit approved unanimously to Rolston Construction for special water and sewer licenses for local remodel of Casey’s stores.
Bid for Electrical Department Storage building approved 3-1. Ram Construction re-designed the project from original request saving the City an estimated $124,000. Discussion based on increased costs affiliated with re-bidding project and risking a higher cost in the end.
In regards to Pool and Campground rates, it was agreed that no increase from 2011 was needed and shall remain the same for 2012. Approved unanimously by council.
Daily Pool Admission $3.00
Daily Splash Pool admission (preschool)* $3.00
20 punch Daily Admission Card
$50.00
Individual Monthly Pass $40.00
Individual Season Pass $50.00
Family Season pass $110.00
3 Day Pass (up to 4 individuals)
$30.00
*Preschool child must be accompanied by adult or guardian w/parent or guardian granted free admission.
Campground Site Daily fee
$20.00
Campground Tent Daily fee
$10.00
30 days consecutive $450.00
Seasonal Rate $1,350.00
Future campground plans include remodeling shelter, adding fish cleaning house, and reconstruction of the pier. Request from council to department head to contact DNR about restocking lake with bass, crappie and walleye.
Agreement drawn up that city agrees to provide electricity to the St. James Chapter of the Watonwan County Historical Society to include the RR Club, Church and small building. Approved unanimously by council.
Council approved unanimously an approximate ten percent increase in the energy charge to residential and commercial electricity with meter charge remaining the same.
Special assesment approved 4-0 on Weston Avenue fire cleanup costs that were not covered by insurance and not collected from property owner. Portion will be collected through property taxes and if sale of property occurs. Assessments to be paid in full.
Contractor bid awarded to Magney Construction Waste Water Treatment Facility Rehabilitation Project a vote of 4-0).
Mayor reported on Coffee with the Mayor.
