Record of the minutes of a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Minto, Walsh County, North Dakota, held on November 5, 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, Kevin Schuster. Absent was Councilman Heather Narloch.
There were no open petitions from the public.
Minutes from the regular meeting held on October 1, 2007 and the special meeting held on October 22, 2007 were submitted for approval. On motion by B. Narloch, seconded by Gudajtes, and carried. The minutes were approved.
Committee reports were given.
Employee Relations:
The committee will meet individually with the employees on November 19, 2007 to discuss any issues or concerns.
Planning & Zoning:
The following building permit applications were discussed:
- Joe Koehmstedt, 525 3rd Street – Reshingle house. On motion by Schuster, seconded by Gudajtes, carried. Approved building permit.
- Minto Community Center, 114 Harvey Avenue – Modified original plan to move building 10’ to the west. Install handicap and other parking on east and west sides of building, install driveway on west side. Make sidewalk handicap accessible to front door. On motion by Schuster, seconded by Gudajtes, carried. Approved building permit.
- Minto Skating Rink, 438 Broughton Avenue – Move warming house onto the middle of the east boundary. On motion by Schuster, seconded by Gudajtes, carried. Approved building permit.
A discussion was held on redoing all of the city ordinances.
Public nuisance issues were discussed. Mr. Shutt will check on the status of property that has been notified. Gudajtes will contact Scott Boura concerning the Lily Inn property.
The bids/contracts from Maguire Iron for painting and repairing the water tower were reviewed. Mr. Czapiewski was directed to check on what the price would be if it had to done next year and what obligation the City has if they choose to never do the project.
Quotes for a new city sign that would also advertise the 125th celebration were reviewed. No action was taken.
The status of the special election was reviewed. There will be a special meeting of the City Council on November 13, 2007 at 7:30 PM to canvass the election.
Molstad Excavating’s application for payment #9 was reviewed. On motion by B. Narloch, seconded by Gudajtes, carried. Approved Application for Payment #9 as presented by Molstad Excavating. After Narloch Trucking has been paid, the City will pay the balance owed to Molstad Excavating and to Advanced Engineering.
It was noted the drainage at the west end of Wilson Avenue needs to be addressed. B. Narloch will look into this matter.
Councilman Heather Narloch joined the meeting.
Snow removal bids were opened. On motion by B. Narloch, seconded by Schuster, carried. Approved to accept the snow removal bid from Narloch Trucking for $175.00/hour loader with pusher, $150.00/hour snowplow truck, $95.00/hour skid loader.
A floodway complaint from Mark Tibert was discussed. It was noted that according to Ordinance #160 a permit is not needed for fill material. A permit will be needed before any structure can be erected and at that time, the property owner will need to prove it is not in the floodway or will not restrict flow.
A letter and Agreement for Railroad Highway Grade Crossing Closure for the Harvey Avenue crossing has been received from Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. Minto Grain also submitted a letter of support for closing the railroad crossing. No action was taken.
The financing of the playground equipment at the Minto City Park was discussed. On motion by Schuster, seconded by H. Narloch, carried. Approved to pay $5000.00 on the playground equipment loan for the Minto City Park from the Community Development Fund which is funded by the city sales tax.
Bids for a computer for the water plant were reviewed. On motion by Schuster, seconded by B. Narloch, carried. Approved to purchase a desktop computer for the water plant.
Several pieces of correspondence were reviewed.
H. Narloch reviewed the bids and options for the City of Minto signs and banners for the 125th celebration. On motion by Gudajtes, seconded by B. Narloch, carried. Approved to purchase banners advertising the 125th Celebration and to work on a logo for the celebration.
The monthly bills were presented and discussed. On motion by Gudajtes, seconded by Schuster, carried. Approved to hold the billing for Advanced Engineering until Narloch Trucking is paid. Approved for payment:
General Fund:
Otter Tail Power Whiteway 283.24
RV campground 4.21
Office 62.29
NDPERS Retirement 144.46
NDPERS Insurance 659.44
Walsh County Treasurer Policing Contract 985.50
Minto Park Board Revenue sharing 1183.05
Minto Post Office Stamps 58.00
Tami Ulland Paper, postcards 20.15
10.75 hours 196.51
Home of Economy Weed eater repair 38.25
City of Grafton Building inspection 127.50
Walsh County Recorder Deed copy 2.00
Expense Account Sales Mowing 110.00
Jerry Misialek Office rent 250.00
GR Graphics Maintenance contract, freight 26.50
Qwest Office, fax 110.00
Stanley Zolondek Salary – October 512.00
Tami Ulland Salary 1584.00
Highway Fund:
Farmers Union Oil Co. Diesel, oil – sweeper 87.87
Super Service Bolts, washers, tractor oil change 92.99
Swanston Equipment Plate 332.57
Elmer Schill Salary – 8 hours 104.00
Sinclair Card Diesel – tractor 33.00
Social Security Fund:
Bank of Minto Tax deposit – October 668.56
Advertising Fund:
Morgan Printing Minutes – August, special election,
Snow removal bids 254.15
Building Fund:
Central Door & Hardware Inc. Doorknob 108.50
Street Lights Fund:
Otter Tail Power Street Lights 635.24
Community Message Center Fund:
Otter Tail Power Electricity 20.58
Qwest Phone line 41.00
Community Development Fund:
Bank of Minto Playground equipment loan 5000.00
2005 Pavement Improvements – SS
Michael Shutt 14 hours 112.00
Molstad Excavating Pay application #9 12615.72
Narloch Trucking Level piles, 204 yds dirt 1744.50
Super Service Spades, rakes, pail 57.25
Kameron Shaw 3.75 hours 30.00
Lucas Kelley 9 hours 72.00
Nick Knoepfle 6.75 hours 54.00
Brock Riskey 15 hours 120.00
Advanced Engineering Construction obs. – June-September 1288.85
Molstad Excavating Balance of project 3103.33
Water Fund:
Otter Tail Power Electricity 214.29
Northern Water Works Supply Valve repair kit 91.34
Hawkins, Inc. Chlorinator repairs, container charge 551.44
Nodak Electric Cooperative Electricity – Aquifer line 206.12
Farmers Union Oil Co. Gas – pickup 74.01
Super Service Misc. 42.63
NDPERS Retirement 495.13
NDPERS Insurance 983.32
Henry Czapiewski 6 hours OT 143.46
Polar Communications Aquifer line 121.43
Tami Ulland Return receipt letters 9.60
Home of Economy Utility pump 140.98
Simonson Lumber Lumber 5.28
Black Mountain Software Annual maintenance fee 498.00
Grafton True Value Gas can, ratchet strap, screwdrivers 29.90
Sinclair Card Gas – pickups 85.00
Sam Shutt Trailer court maps 4.68
Regulo Marroquin Refund 90.72
Juan Galvan Refund 62.45
George Trevino Refund 12.87
Marco Salinas Refund 90.58
City of Minto Transfers for September 4612.40
Minto Electric Lights 330.59
ND Department of Health Testing contract 16.00
Qwest Aquifer line 65.69
ND One Call, Inc. Locates 12.40
Sam Shutt Computer reimbursement 887.62
Alltel Pickup phone 23.19
Qwest Phone 55.00
Minto Post Office Water billing postage 75.00
Henry Czapiewski Salary 2763.00
Sam Shutt Salary 2666.00
Sewer Fund:
Otter Tail Power Electricity 43.07
Refuse Disposal Service Landfill fee 10.00
Black Mountain Software Annual maintenance 249.00
Lyle Niemann Salary 75.00
Kevin Kirkeby Salary 75.00
Garbage Fund:
Black Mountain Software Annual maintenance 249.00
Refuse Disposal Service Collections 2752.97
Withholding Fund:
NDPERS Insurance 238.26
Bank of Minto Tax deposit – October 1457.22
NDPERS Deferred comp contribution 75.00
There being no further business, on motion by Gudajtes, seconded by Schuster, carried. The meeting was adjourned. The next regular meeting will be held on December 3, 2007 at 7:00 PM. The Planning and Zoning Committee will meet on December 3, 2007 at 6:30 PM. A special meeting will be held on November 13, 2007 at 7:30 PM. The Auditor’s office will be closed on November 21, 2007.
______________________________
Mayor
Attest: _____________________________
Auditor
Record of the minutes of a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Minto, Walsh County, North Dakota, held on November 13, 2007 at 7:30 PM at the Minto City Auditor’s Office.
President Brad Narloch called the meeting to order. Present were Councilmen Lee Gudajtes, Brad Narloch, and Kevin Schuster. Absent was Mayor John Riskey and Councilman Heather Narloch.
The results of the special election were reviewed. On motion by Schuster, seconded by Gudajtes, carried. Approved the following election results:
Should the proposed initiated ordinance by passed?
Yes 22
No 106
There being no further business, on motion by Gudajtes, seconded by Schuster, carried. The meeting was adjourned. The next regular meeting will be held on December 3, 2007 at 7:00 PM. The Planning and Zoning Committee will meet on December 3, 2007 at 6:30 PM.
______________________________
Council President
Attest: _____________________________
Auditor
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