Thursday, August 5, 2021 @ 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: Larry Geyer, Public Works and Wendy Kleinsasser, clerk.
Public: Chuck Williams, KLJ and Krista Hanson, KLJ
Approval of Meeting Minutes: Colby Baumgarn moved to approve the July minutes; Krystyl Kulbeck seconded and the motion passed.
Sheriff’s Report: none
Pivot: Jon Sheehy reported that he spoke with Shane Chauvet, who seems happy with the results of the irrigation this year. He suggested that the interested parties have a conference call with 406 Ag, as to where to go from here.
Public Comment: None
Pool Report: The new tarps are in and Public Works will build a frame for them over the winter.
New Pool report: Fundraising is going well. The Land/Water grant is being wrapped up, but still needs and EIS and a public hearing. Rich is going to contact the school to see if they have one from the previous attempt at building a pool.
KLJ: Storm Drain project: Chuck Williams, KLJ and Krista Hanson, KLJ, gave the council an update on the storm drain project. The preliminary design is nearly done and should be ready next week. A public hearing has been scheduled for September 15, at 7 p.m. This is will be an informational meeting for the public. The council would like as much build up in the paper as possible. A notice will be published in the Mountaineer notifying businesses that the project will impact them and they are encouraged to complete any inspections and /or repairs prior to the start of this project. After installation of the new storm water system is completed, the cost of any repairs to the street will be the responsibility of the individuals or businesses performing any inspection or repairs. There will be a one month deadline to complete any repairs prior to construction.
There may need to be an update on the design, due to the fiberoptics on Second St.
The grant application for the SCADA system has been submitted. Chuck will continue to check on it.
Bear Paw Development: No one from Bear Paw was in attendance.
New Business
Street Closure for Catholic Church: Rich Jespersen moved to approve the request to close the street in front of the church. Jon Sheehy seconded; the motion passed.
Health Savings Account: This will be handled in an executive session.
Old Business
Junk Ordinance: The goal is to have a public hearing in the fall.
Committee Reports: Shaud is becoming more involved with the Northcentral water project board.
Mayor Report:
Public Works: The pool tarp arrived.
• The shut off list was distributed. A budget work session was scheduled for August 24th at 7 p.m. The budget hearing was scheduled for September 2nd, at 7 p.m.
• The correspondence was distributed.
Claims: Colby Baumgarn moved to accept the claims. Jon Sheehy seconded and the motion passed.
General Journal Voucher: Rich Jespersen moved to accept JV 2022-01. Colby Baumgarn seconded; motion passed.
Any Business to be brought before the Council: The next meeting will be held September 9.
Rich Jesperson moved to adjourn. Krystyl Kulbeck seconded. Motion passed.
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