Record of the minutes of a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Minto, Walsh County, North Dakota, held on June 4, 2007 at 7:00 PM at the Minto City Auditor’s Office.
Mayor John Riskey called the meeting to order. Present were Mayor John Riskey, Councilmen Lee Gudajtes, Brad Narloch, Heather Narloch, and Kevin Schuster.
Open petitions from the public were heard.
Mark Tibert submitted a letter of protest concerning fill material put in floodway area. The matter will be looked into.
Carol Nowling requested the Minto Grain fence area next to her yard be cleaned up.
Minutes from the regular meeting held on May 7, 2007 were submitted for approval. On motion by B. Narloch, seconded by Gudajtes, and carried. The minutes were approved.
Committee reports were given.
Streets, Grounds, and Lights:
It was noted Civil Contracting has until June 15th to finish up the fine grading and grass seeding in the ditches in Stoltman’s Subdivision. If the work is not done, it was agreed to find another contractor to finish the work.
Several lots have been leveled, black dirt hauled in and grass seeded to make them easier to maintain.
The installation of yield or stop signs on the intersections of Wilson and Third Street and Wilson and Fourth Street was discussed. No action taken.
Wally Ebertowski requested his neighbors’ lawns be mowed.
Animal Warden:
Complaints were received regarding a loose dog. The matter has been resolved.
Employee Relations:
The committee submitted the proposal discussed at the committee meeting. Salary adjustments retroactive to April 1, 2007 are Henry Czapiewski - $2631.00/month and Sam Shutt - $2539.00/month. Salary raises effective July 1, 2007 are Henry Czapiewski - $2763.00/month, Sam Shutt – 2666.00/month, Tami Ulland – 1584.00/month. The employee’s share of the family health insurance will increase by $25.00 to $119.13/month. It was suggested there should be individual meetings with each of the employees to address concerns. On motion by Schuster, seconded by H. Narloch. Discussion concerning if the individual meetings should take place before the proposal is accepted took place. Motion carried with Gudajtes, H. Narloch, and Schuster in favor. B. Narloch against. Approved proposal as presented by the committee. It was suggested there should be criteria to evaluate employee’s performance and future salary increases should be based on job performance.
Schuster was authorized to hire summer help.
Planning & Zoning:
The following building permit applications were discussed:
- Minto Grain, LLC, 301 Kilowatt Drive – Construct wet holding bin on cement slab to service grain dryers. On motion by H. Narloch, seconded by Schuster, carried. Approved building permit.
- Jim Lobsinger, 529 2nd Street – Construct fence along north property line. On motion by H. Narloch, seconded by B. Narloch, carried with Schuster abstaining. Approved building permit.
Forestry:
Roger Larson voiced concerns over a tree in his backyard that is tipping over onto his shed. He was informed the tree is on his property and he will need to take care of it.
A tree was mistakenly taken out on the Lisa Norton/Ron Nelson property. H. Narloch was authorized to replace the tree.
Mr. Shutt has checked with Hawkins, Inc. concerning adding phosphates to the water supply which will help stop the corrosion in the water mains. He was authorized to continue with the needed water sampling.
The raw water line has been located. Dennis Markusen will GPS it when he has time. The line does cut diagonally across John Gudajtes’ property. One quote has been received to relocate the line. Other quotes will be obtained.
Upgrading of the baseball diamond in the Park was discussed. B. Narloch will look into this matter.
The 2007 ½ Mill Self Help Grant was discussed. On motion by Schuster, seconded by Gudajtes, carried. Approved to apply for grant funds for the playground equipment in the Minto City Park.
The monthly bills were presented and discussed. On motion by Gudajtes, seconded by H. Narloch, carried. Approved for payment:
General Fund:
Otter Tail Power Whiteway 283.24
Office 62.47
NDPERS Retirement 356.68
NDPERS Insurance 1119.28
Walsh County Treasurer Policing Contract 985.50
Tami Ulland 9 hours 160.47
Stanley Zolondek Salary – May 1160.00
Elmer Schill Salary 48.00
Burnie’s Animal license tags 39.62
Ordinance book 154.58
Sinclair Card Gas – mower 18.18
Sam Shutt Tires – weed sprayer 102.42
Retroactive pay raise 346.00
Expense Account Sales Mowing 896.70
Quill Printer cartridges 103.97
Michael Shutt Salary 156.00
Jerry Misialek Office rent 250.00
Ag Systems, Inc. Solar tank – weed sprayer 287.40
Qwest Office, fax 107.25
Tami Ulland Salary 1545.00
John Riskey Salary 375.00
Kevin Schuster Salary 195.00
Brad Narloch Salary 195.00
Lee Gudajtes Salary 195.00
Heather Narloch Salary 195.00
Highway Fund:
Farmers Union Oil Co. Diesel – sweeper 71.14
Super Service Sweeper parts 29.15
Harriston Industries Sweeper parts 153.70
Swanston Equipment Water sender, gauge – sweeper 451.30
Elmer Schill Salary 136.50
Ag Systems, Inc. Sweeper parts 57.86
Team Laboratory Chemical Corp. Squeegee, tar pot/cart 445.90
M & M Inc. Pump – sweeper 1007.78
Sam Shutt Salary 2539.00
Social Security Fund:
Bank of Minto Tax deposit – May 593.85
Cemetery Fund:
C & M Yard Care Spring clean, mow 675.00
Street Lights Fund:
Otter Tail Power Street Lights 635.24
Forest/Snow Removal/Insect Control Fund:
Grafton Floral Tree for Arbor Day Celebration 54.00
Keith’s Stump Removal Grind stumps (13) 400.00
Kay Shutt Cake – Arbor Day Celebration 25.00
Community Message Center Fund:
Otter Tail Power Electricity 23.91
Qwest Phone line 40.83
2005 Pavement Improvements Fund:
US Bank Annual administration fees 833.75
Water Fund:
Otter Tail Power Electricity 345.37
Northern Water Works Supply Poly pigs, gaskets, chlorine 113.15
Hawkins, Inc. Container charge 5.00
Nodak Electric Cooperative Electricity – Aquifer line 200.73
Farmers Union Oil Co. Hand cleaner 3.29
Super Service Miscellaneous 96.73
Harriston Industries Pipe, fittings, belting 156.61
Minto Service Center Batteries 25.95
NDPERS Retirement 224.08
NDPERS Insurance 269.19
Henry Czapiewski 8.75 hrs. OT 199.24
Retroactive pay raise 369.75
Polar Communications Aquifer line 121.43
Hagen Construction Remove dead curb stop (5th Street) 977.90
ND Department of Health Testing coliform, colisure 16.00
JR Welding Water shut off cap, steel sheet 42.52
Kringstad Septic Tank Service Pump cistern 400.00
Grafton Auto Parts for chain saw 12.47
Fargo Water Equipment Hyd. signs, fittings, valves, curb boxes 885.76
Q Business Source Water billing postcards 148.94
Grafton True Value Valve, solder kit 23.27
Sinclair Card Gas – pickup 239.72
Sam Shutt .5 hrs ST, 13.5 hrs OT 304.06
Retroactive pay raise 10.13
Quill Printer cartridges 67.97
Christensen Manufacturing Corp. Tool boxes 2572.80
Schonstedt Instrument Company Transmitter 853.88
City of Minto Transfers for May 4010.23
Qwest Aquifer line 65.69
Qwest Phone 50.62
ND One Call, Inc. Locates 31.00
Alltel Pickup phone 24.46
Minto Post Office Water billing postage 75.00
Henry Czapiewski Salary 2457.00
Sewer Fund:
Otter Tail Power Electricity 75.43
ND Sewage Pump Lift Station Annual service contract 300.00
Patricia Grammer Jet sewer line 140.00
Q Business Source Billing postcards 74.47
Roto-Rooter Grammer sewer line 235.00
Lyle Niemann Salary 75.00
Kevin Kirkeby Salary 75.00
Garbage Fund:
Morgan Printing Clean Up Day ads 113.76
Q Business Source Billing postcards 74.47
Wally’s Supermarkets Clean Up Day 52.93
Refuse Disposal Service Roll-offs – Clean Up Day 900.00
Refuse Disposal Service Collections 2752.97
Withholding Fund:
NDPERS Insurance 188.26
Bank of Minto Tax deposit – May 1131.09
NDPERS Deferred comp contribution 75.00
The Council thanked Kevin Schuster and the rest of the Minto Fire Department for all of their help on Clean Up Day. It was mentioned it is harder to get volunteers and a donation to the Fire Department would be welcome. Any extra costs for roll-off containers in the Northridge Trailer Court should be forwarded to John Meagher.
There being no further business, on motion by B. Narloch, seconded by Gudajtes, carried. The meeting was adjourned. The next regular meeting will be held on July 2, 2007 at 7:00 PM. The Planning and Zoning Committee will meet on July 2, 2007 at 6:30 PM.
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Mayor
Attest: _____________________________
Auditor
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