Wednesday, January 5, 2022 @ 7:00 PM
Regular Meeting
Mayor Schwarzbach called the meeting to order.
Council members present: Colby Baumgarn, Jon Sheehy, Rich Jespersen and Krystyl Kulbeck
Staff present: Tim LaBuda, Larry Geyer and Wendy Kleinsasser
Chuck Williams, KLJ
Public: None.
As there were no members of the public present, Chuck Williams discussed the grant application with the council and the Public Works staff. The grant, a competitive grant using ARPA Pot C funds is due January 14th. The funding will be used to purchase a new SCADA system, which will monitor the town’s water system. As the town has had no health violations, the focus on the grant application will be safety going forward as well as the future tie in to the NorthCentral water line. Energy efficiency and water use efficiency along with readiness to proceed and security will also be included in the application.
Rich Jespersen opened the regular meeting and called it to order.
Rich Jespersen swore Shaud Schwarzbach in as mayor. The mayor then swore Colby Baumgarn, Jon Sheehy and Krystyl Kulbeck in as council members.
Council members present: Colby Baumgarn, Jon Sheehy, Rich Jespersen and Krystyl Kulbeck.
Staff Present: Tim LaBuda, PWD. Larry Geyer, Public Works and Wendy Kleinsasser, clerk.
Public: Chuck Williams, KLJ, Heather and Thomas Dilworth.
Approval of Meeting Minutes: Jon Sheehy moved to approve both sets of minutes from December. Rich Jespersen seconded. Motion passed.
Sheriff’s Report: No report
Pivot: The Council should contact 406 Agronomy for a meeting to recap how the season went.
Public Comment: None
New Pool report: Rich Jespersen updated the council. He has put together an interlocal agreement with the school. The mayor suggested two changes. Rich will implement those changes and take it to the school board. Once that is done he will move forward with the Land and Water grant. Rich Jespersen moved to approve the interlocal agreement as amended. Jon Sheehy seconded and the motion passed.
KLJ: Check Williams presented the council with information about the firm that KLJ is recommending as the contractor for the storm drain project, ACME Asphalt. He checked three references, all came back positive. The only concern is the fact they have not done a project of this size, but the other bidders were much more expensive. The Town is obligated to accept the low bid unless there is information that the company has failed to live up to the contract terms in the past.
Rich Jespersen moved that the council accept the bid and award the contact to ACME. Colby Baumgarn seconded, motion passed.
Bear Paw Development No one from BPD was present.
New Business
Committee assignments: Everyone will stay in their current position: Colby Baumgarn: Streets, Jon Sheehy: Water and Sewer, Rich Jespersen: Parks, Krystyl Kulbeck: Police. Colby Baumgarn will remain as Council President.
Resolution 2022-14: Resolution to repeal and replace Ordinance 2003-01, Junk Ordinance and replace it with Ordinance 2021-01: Jon Sheehy moved to pass the resolution; Rich Jespersen seconded and it passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
Memorial Donation: The Town will give a $100.00 donation to The Shriner’s Children’s Hospital in memory of Joanne Kibbee who was the town clerk for many years. They will also pass a proclamation at the February meeting.
Ophus Easement: The Clerk will send the old easement to the Town’s Attorney for review and updating.
Old Business
Junk Ordinance: Public hearings will be held February 2 and March 2.
Big Sandy Organics: The Council approved signing the agreement with Big Sandy Organics and the Management plan, with Jon Sheehy moving to approve them both. Rich Jespersen seconded and the motion passed.
Old Hotel: Waiting on the title search to be complete.
Committee Reports: None
Mayor Report: NorthCentral Water is going out to bid to build out the water line next summer. Financing the town’s share is still being worked on.
Public Works: Nothing new
• The shut off list was distributed.
• The correspondence was distributed.
• Clerk: The shut off list was distributed and an airport grant was signed by the mayor.
Claims: Rich Jespersen moved to approve the claims. Krystyl Kulbeck seconded and the motion passed.
General Journal Voucher: Colby Baumgarn moved to accept JV 2022-06. Rich Jespersen seconded; motion passed.
Any Business to be brought before the Council: None
The next council meeting will be held on February 9, 2022, at 7 p.m.
Rich Jespersen moved to adjourn; Jon Sheehy seconded and the motion passed.
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