Celebrate Kennedy

Mayor Deere called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Members present were Jon Turn, Paul Larson, Duane Peterson and Mary Ryden. Also present were Shannon Mortenson and Greg Mitziga.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Additions to the agenda: None.

The minutes were reviewed from the March Monthly Meeting. Motion was made by Turn, and seconded by Peterson, to approve the minutes. All in favor, motion carried.

Public Forum: No one present.

Clerk’s Report: Clerk will not be gone to St. Paul this week. Clerk will be gone on vacation from April 16-20. Mortenson and Mitziga attended the "Dealing with Difficult People" seminar last month and learned a lot of good information. Clerk has contacted Rep. Olin’s office regarding the DNR and the burn pile permit. Motion was made by Ryden, and seconded by Larson, to accept the Clerk’s Report as presented. All in favor, motion carried.

Treasurer’s report: The balance sheet was reviewed. A check was received from Kittson County as a reimbursement for engineering from the bridge project. The Unpaid Bills sheet was reviewed. Motion was made by Peterson, and seconded by Ryden, to pay the bills as presented. All in favor, motion carried. Mayor Deere and Duane Peterson reviewed the unpaid invoices, March bank statement and the reconciliation statement. Motion was made by Peterson, and seconded by Turn, to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented. All in favor, motion carried.

Maintenance Report: There has been a lot of garbage in the recycling bins again. Motion was made by Turn, and seconded by Larson, to purchase a surveillance camera. All in favor, motion carried. The air compressor in the shop is probably on its last leg. The price will be around $1500 to replace. Item will be replaced when needed. Mosquito spraying for Donaldson was set at $150 each time, which is the same as last year. Mitziga inquired as to which streets should be tarred this summer. Council felt a street improvement plan needs to be implemented to target the problem areas. Discussion occurred on 5^th Street. Mortenson will contact county regarding State Aid highways and John Wayne Anderson should be invited to the May meeting. Motion was made by Peterson, and seconded by Ryden to accept the Maintenance Report as presented. All in favor, motion carried.

Fire Dept. Report: New tires have been put on the DNR pick up which will be used as a grass rig. Members of the Fire Department went to Karlstad for a training on their grass fire equipment. Karlstad is hoping to access mutual aid for grass fires this spring. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant was submitted last week.

Council Committee Reports: Mayor’s Report-all items covered.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Petition Watershed District: Mayor Deere and Mortenson have met with the viewers in the last couple of weeks to help determine the benefited lands. The viewers will continue working on this.

Kennedy EDA: No updates.

Bridge Replacement: The last of the reimbursements have been received so this item will be taken off the agenda for next month.

School Building: Council discussed the public meeting held Tuesday, March 25. Another meeting was set for Tuesday, April 22 @ 7 PM in the school. The Kittson County Enterprise would like the city to write a column periodically to update readers on the process. Discussed the ideas generated at the meeting and business possibilities.

NEW BUSINESS
North Lift Station Removal: There is an abandoned lift station by the potato washing warehouse. Enbridge Energy has bought the land to store pipes. They would like the lift station filled and removed. Council consensus is to allow Enbridge to fill the lift station at their expense. The city would not incur any expenses. Mitziga will represent the city and oversee the capping of the line.

Street Cleaning Proposal: Council reviewed proposal. Tabled to next month. Clerk will obtain proposals from other companies with Turn’s assistance.

Liquor License Renewal: Motion was made by Larson, and seconded by Turn, to approve the VFW liquor license. All in favor, motion carried.

Summer Maintenance Assistant: The city will advertise for this position. Mayor Deere inquired as to whether the city would need another employee to mow the school yard. Council will see how the summer goes.

Spring Clean Up Days: The date is set for May 1 & 2.

Building Permit: Motion was made by Turn, and seconded by Peterson, to approve the building permit for Keith Urbaniak. All in favor, motion carried.

Argyle Parade Entry: Consensus was the city will have an entry. Mayor Deere will represent.

May Meeting Date: The May Council Meeting was set for Monday, May 5 at 5 PM.

There being no further business brought forward for the member’s attention, the meeting was adjourned at 9:51 PM by motion of Ryden, seconded by Peterson. All in favor, motion carried.

Shannon Mortenson, Clerk (Attest) Louis C. Deere, Mayor

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