CITY OF MAHNOMEN
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Monday, April 2, 2012
6:30 P.M.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Warnsholz, Lee, Jaeger, Durant and Schoenborn.
Others present: Robert Durant, Wayne Ahmann, Jim Kochmann, Diane Kochmann, Dean Johnson, Adam Woltjer, Kelly Woltjer, Mark Goldsmith, Travis Gary, Sheriff Doug Krier, Dave Winter, John Schmidt, Del Bellanger, Neil Toso, Sue Kraft, Ken Flaten, Carl Malmstrom, Officer Todd Wise, Dave Kildahl, Paul Domier, and Jerry Carrier.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Martin Warnsholz.
Approval of the Agenda
MOTION by Durant, second by Schoenborn to approve the agenda. Carried with all voting, “Yes.”
Public Comments
The Fire Chief wanted to know why he wasn’t identified as a citizen in the minutes several meetings ago. He also revisited the loader truck tire issue that had been settled by the Council several meetings earlier. Goldsmith wanted to know who authorized Carrier to represent the City with Tribal Council in St. Paul. He also revisited the Riverland Annexation.
Approval of Minutes
MOTION by Jaeger, second by Durant to approve the minutes from February 6, 2012 meeting and to change the word purchase to access in the Hospital Lease section. Carried with all voting, “Yes.”
CONSENT AGENDA
January Ledger of Payments and approval for the following checks: City 49677-49742, Wild Rice Lounge 32495-32536, Lucky 7 Liquors 8734-8778.
MOTION by Jaeger, second by Lee to approve the Consent Agenda. Carried with all voting, “Yes.”
READING OF THE BILLS
MOTION by Jaeger, second by Lee to approve the March 5, 2012 list of claims for $85,455.00. Carried with all voting, “Yes.”
LIQUOR STORE IMPROVEMNTS UPDATE
Carrier updated the Council on the repairs to the Liquor Store.
RENWAL OF RED APPLE CAFÉ CONSUMPTION AND DISPLAY PERMIT
There were no issues.
MOTION by Jaeger, second by Lee to approve signing the Red Apple Café Consumption and Display Permit. Carried with all voting, “Yes.”
SERVICE CONTRACT FOR LIFT STATIONS
Paul Domier was present to explain the need for the service.
MOTION by Jaeger, second by Lee to approve an annual contract for lift station maintenance with NDSP of Fargo for $525.00. Carried with all voting, “Yes.”
LMC SAFETY AND LOSS CONTROL TRAINING
The Board approved by consensus to allow Sue Schoenborn to attend if she has time.
USDA STREET LIGHT REQUEST
Tim Anderson requested a street light be put up by the USDA driveway on Highway 59. Ottertail will provide the pole and installation.
MOTION by Lee, second by Schoenborn to approve a street light on Highway 59 in front of the USDA Offices. Carried with all voting “Yes”.
BIDS TO SELL WILD RICE LOUNGE EQUIPMENT.
The City advertised and accepted bids on two coolers and two sinks.
MOTION by Durant, second by Jaeger to accept bids of $132 and $142 on the two coolers and a bid of $75 on one sink and to allow the Liquor Store Manager to dispose of the remaining sink that received no bids. Carried with all voting “Yes”.
FIRE TRUCK REPAIR BIDS
On the advice of the Fire Chief, the Council reviewed an emergency fire truck repair bill from Swanson’s Repair in the amount of $6,270.00.
MOTION by Schoenborn, second by Lee to approve repair bill from Swanson’s Repair in the amount of $6,270.00. Carried with all voting, “Yes.”
FIRE CHIEF JOB DESCRIPTION
MOTION by Durant, second by Jaeger to table the item. Durant and Jaeger voted “Yes”, Schoenborn, Lee and Warnsholz voting “No”. Motion failed.
The Council reviewed the job description prepared by staff. The Council made several changes. (Description attached).
MOTION by Schoenborn, second by Lee to approve the Fire Chief’s Job Description. Schoenborn, Lee and Warnsholz voting “Yes”, Durant and Jaeger voting “No”. Motion Carried.
FIRE TRAINING
The Fire Chief requested six firefighters to attend training at $100 each.
Motion by Lee, second by Schoenborn to send six firefighters to training at a cost of $100 per person. Carried with all voting “Yes”.
POLICE REPORTS
Officer Wise presented reports and he stated that citizen’s had complimented the Department on their response times.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Schoenborn reported on the Hospital Board and the LARL Board.
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Carrier reported on the Downtown Farmer’s Market. They will make a presentation at the next meeting.
Carrier reported on his trip to the Capitol with Representative Eken and the Tribe.
It was reported that Luckow and Carrier attended the MMBA Conference.
The Council received a report on the Boosters meeting.
The Council received an update on the Downtown Development Project.
Carrier reported on the progress at WETCC and possible dorms.
The bids for the City Shop Building were let and would be reviewed at the next meeting.
CLOSED MEETING FOR PERSONNEL ISSUES
The Council met in closed session for personnel issues.
MOTION by Lee, second by Schoenborn to close the meeting for personnel issues. Carried with all voting “Yes”
The Council resumed the open meeting.
MOTION by Jaeger, second by Durant to approve a salary increase for Judy Berger of 3% for a total salary $40,471.31 effective March 1, 2012. Carried with all voting, “Yes.”
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Durant, second by Schoenborn to adjourn the meeting. Carried with all voting, “Yes.”
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Jerry Carrier, Administrator Martin R. Warnsholz, Mayor