Agenda

Humbert moved and Tim Hennen seconded a motion approving the meeting agenda. Discussion offered. Motion carried 5-0.

Approval of the Minutes

Tim Hennen moved and Balderston seconded a motion approving the meeting minutes for September 26, 2007. Discussion offered. Motion carried 5-0.

New Business

Open Public Forum

Mayor Worms welcomed the students to the meeting. No one brought any comments to Council's attention.

Senior Center Rental Contract

Hetland presented a draft Senior Center rental agreement for Council's review. Council was generally pleased with the document and requested that Hetland forward it to the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) for review and comment. He was also asked to ensure that Rosie Hiltner reviews the document.

Old Business

There were no items discussed.

Reports

City Engineer, Jim Schulz, SEH

Regarding the Welle Estates project, Schulz reported that light utilities, erosion control, and seeding will be worked on in the upcoming week. On the Main Street Project, some minor concrete work will be performed where there was some settling of the driveways behind the sidewalk on the east end of the project.

Public Works Director, Joel Dasher

Dasher submitted a written report which is on file for review.

Humbert commented that he had heard from a couple residents that the water pressure had significantly dropped during the day. Hetland speculated that the drop was probably due to the cleaning out the water tower, but he would check with Dasher and report back at a future meeting.

City Clerk/Treasurer's Report, Paul Hetland

Hetland presented a written report that is on file for review.

Tim Hennen and Charles Balderston conveyed interest in attending the Stearns County Auditor-Treasurer's training for the Annual Local Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting.Per state law, one member of City Council must be trained to have the City conduct the meeting. Currently, Mayor Worms has been trained.

Worms, Humbert, and Balderston indicated that they would be attending the Stearns County Municipal League Meeting in Paynesville on October 16, 2007.

Consent Agenda

Joe Hennen moved and Balderston seconded a motion approving the Consent Agenda which included the following:

  • Claims in the amount of $13,738.25

Discussion offered. Motion carried 5-0.

At 7:54 P.M. Worms moved and Humbert seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0.