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Minutes of the Regular Meeting
August 8, 2007
Members present: Mayor Gehrz, Council members Talbot, Kuettel, Lindstrom, and Harris, Administrator Miller, Assistant City Administrator/Deputy Clerk Kreuser.
The minutes of the July 25, 2007 regular meeting were approved as submitted.
Consent Agenda:
1. General Disbursements through 8/7/07: $110,001.40
Payroll through 7/15/07: $18,162.11
Allow Mayor Gehrz to accept an invitation from the State Fair to be a Guest of Honor for The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride performance on September 1st
3. Regular appointment and salary increase for Melanie Leehy, Office Assistant
4. “Get Ready” proclamation
5. ADDENDUM Donations received from local businesses for City’s special events
6. ADDENDUM Sanitary Sewer Cleaning / Additional services
The proclamation was read aloud by Council member Kuettel.
The businesses who donated money toward the parks/rec events were read aloud by Council member Talbot.
Administrator Miller outlined the necessity for the overage in the sanitary sewer cleaning contract by stating roots were found in a couple places in the system that needing cutting.
He added that, in general, the sewer lines were in very good shape and the televising turned out better than anticipated.
Council member Lindstrom asked about the resolution. Mayor Gehrz replied the Red Cross has several tools for people to use to “get ready” but in order to access those tools, cities
were asked to pass a resolution. In terms of training the general public, she added, the city wanted to take advantage of all the resources it can.
Council member Kuettel moved to approve the six items on the consent agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
Information/Announcements:
Administrator Miller began by stating the FHFD dispatched five firefighters to the bridge scene and once there they helped land a helicopter. He added that every agency within the mutual
aid agreement cities were prepared and ready to send more people if necessary. He said the 800 mhz radio system was tested and worked well. Residents were asked to visit www.minnesotahelps.org
to help with disaster recovery, etc. Mayor Gehrz added that CERTs were not needed at the collapse site, as the nature of the incident and type of rescue required did not warrant activation.
Council member Harris announced the Ice Cream Social was a roaring success, with lots of tickets sold and people in attendance.
Council member Lindstrom invited residents to the Community Garden parade August 18.
Council member Kuettel asked drivers to please slow down on our streets.
Council member Talbot said residents should use 911 if they ever feel the need, and not to be scared about dialing the police. He said residents should always close their garages and
keep doors locked. He added that ctv has web-streamed council and commission meetings for viewing on their website at www.ctv15.org.
Mayor Gehrz announced the FHFD was awarded at $5000 grant from the Fireman’s Fund on July 18. She also thanked people who organized a block party for National Night Out.
Assistant City Administrator/Deputy Clerk Kreuser announced that filing would open for two council seats and the mayor’s seat on August 28. Filing is open until 5 p.m. on Sept. 11.
Filing fee is $2.00.
Mayor Gehrz adjourned the meeting at 7:37 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Stacey Kreuser
Assistant City Administrator/Deputy Clerk