Also in attendance were the following:, Jim Schulz, Gary Pierskalla, John Gilk, Mark Middendorf, and Carol Moorman

Staff persons on hand was Joel Dasher.

The Pledge of Allegiance was said by those in attendance.

Agenda

Joe Hennen moved and Goebel seconded a motion approving the meeting agenda. Discussion offered. Motion carried 4-0.

Approval of the Minutes

Humbert moved and Joe Hennen seconded a motion approving the meeting minutes for June 28, 2006. Discussion offered. Motion carried 4-0.

Reports

City Engineer's Report, Jim Schulz, SEH

Schulz gave a brief update on the Industrial Park, Main Street, and Welle Estates projects.

Gary Pierskalla was present to inquire about the number of drive ways he will have at the completion of the Industrial Park project. Through further Council discussion with the city engineer, Schulz responded that Pierskalla would have access to his lot off of 7th Street SW and 4th Ave SW. Pierskalla was satisfied with and appreciated the response.

Public Works Director, Joel Dasher

Dasher gave a brief verbal report. Discussion led into maintenance of the waste water lines on the north east part of the city in the wetland area. It was felt that the lines should be addressed while the water is absent in the area due to the summer drought. Goebel moved and Humbert seconded a motion to provide the needed maintenance to the waste water lines to the lines in the wetlands north of 3rd Street NE and east of County Road 11 with a breakdown of the cost to be reported at the next meeting. Discussion offered. Motion carried 4-0.

Fire Chief, John Gilk

Gilk reported that a special meeting of the Freeport Area Fire Service will be held at the next regular Council Meeting on July 26, 2006 at 7:30 P.M. to have a discussion with representatives from St. Martin Township regarding their possible secession from the fire district.

City Clerk/Treasurer's Report, Paul Hetland

Hetland was not present at the meeting. He was attending the second of a two-year course at the Minnesota Municipal Clerks Institute to obtain clerk certification. No report was submitted.

New Business

Open Public Forum

No one addressed Council.

Consent Agenda

Joe Hennen moved and Humbert seconded a motion approving the consent agenda which included the following:

  • Claims in the amount of $17,234.26 and Claims in the amount of $1,240.03

Discussion offered. Motion carried 4-0.

A request was made from Alcuin Goebel regarding a variance to erect a deck in front of his home located at 219 Main Street E. Joe Hennen moved and Humbert seconded a motion to approve the variance. Discussion offered. Motion carried 4-0.

At 8:55 P.M. Humbert moved and Tim Hennen seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0.