Celebrate Kennedy

Mayor Deere called the meeting to order at 6:30 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: Under New Business: Transportation Resolution.

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

Public Forum: No one present.

Clerk’s Report: Mortenson will be gone for a MAOSC meeting February 20 & 21. Kittson County was featured on a segment done by KARE11 from the Twin Cities. Council viewed the video. Mayor would like to proceed with a public meeting regarding the school building. He will work with the clerk on setting up this meeting. A meeting is set for February 12 to visit with Johnson Controls on the heating system in the building. Motion was made by Turn, 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. Motion was made by Peterson, and seconded by Larson to transfer $5,000 from the money market account to checking in February. All in favor, motion carried. The Unpaid Bills sheet was reviewed and one bill was added for Gatheridge Electric in the amount of $502. Motion was made by Turn, and seconded by Peterson, to pay the bills as presented. All in favor, motion carried. There is a number of Certificate of Deposits due this month. Motion was made by Turn, and seconded by Ryden to renew the Certificate of Deposits at a rate of 3.28% for 12 months. All in favor, motion carried. Paul Larson reviewed the unpaid invoices, January bank statement and the reconciliation statement. Motion was made by Larson, and seconded by Peterson, to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented. All in favor, motion carried.

Maintenance Report: The annual fire extinguisher inspection took place in the last month. One extinguisher needed to be replaced. Mitziga will be attending the Pesticide Applicator License Renewal class in Fargo on Feb. 26. Mitziga received all the paperwork for the leasing of a new mower and sweeper. Some items were omitted from last fall’s quote but Kittson Equipment will still honor last fall’s price. Mitziga has been cleaning the shop. Motion was made by Ryden, and seconded by Turn to accept the Maintenance Report as presented. All in favor, motion carried.

Fire Dept. Report: Election of officers was held in January. All officers remain the same except Mitziga is the Secretary. They are having a Holiday Supper for the firemen and guests on Saturday, February 9 at the VFW. The firemen are planning a Pancake Breakfast in March.

Council Committee Reports: Mayor’s Report-No word has been received from the DNR regarding the burn pile permit. Clerk was directed to call Wannaska and then call the State DNR office, if need be. Mayor informed council that the fertilizer plant in Kennedy is closing.

Petition Watershed District: The viewers are working on the cost/benefit ratio.

Kennedy EDA: No updates.

Bridge Replacement: Motion was made by Peterson, and seconded by Larson to write a letter to Taggart Excavating offering payment of $6199.00 and include the spreadsheet reviewed in January. Upon approval, council authorizes payment to Taggart Excavating. Payment will come out of the Money Market fund and will be reimbursed with funds from State Aid. All in favor, motion carried.

Resolution Adopting Kittson County Hazard Mitigation Plan: Motion was made by Turn, and seconded by Peterson, to implement the Hazard Mitigation Plan. All in favor, motion carried. The full text is available at the City Office.

Transportation Resolution: Clerk was directed to send a letter of support in lieu of a resolution as the legislature has not convened to determine where the funds will come from.

March Meeting Date: The March Council Meeting was set for Monday, March 10 at 5 PM.

There being no further business brought forward for the member’s attention, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 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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