Celebrate Kennedy

Mayor Deere called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. Members present were 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 April Monthly Meeting and the Board of Appeal meeting. Motion was made by Peterson, and seconded by Ryden, to approve the minutes. All in favor, motion carried.

Public Forum: No one present.

Clerk’s Report: The pay equity report was approved by the State of Minnesota. The printer in the office is broke. A new one has been ordered at a cost of $129.00. Motion was made by Ryden, and seconded by Peterson, to accept the Clerk’s Report as presented. All in favor, motion carried.

Treasurer’s report: The balance sheet was reviewed. Postage rates are increasing May 12.There is $663 left in the current budget for postage. Mortenson was directed to purchase postage before the new rates go into effect. Motion was made by Peterson, and seconded by Ryden, to transfer $19,700 from the Money Market account in May. All in favor, motion carried. The Unpaid Bills sheet was reviewed and two bills were added as noted. 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, April bank statement and the reconciliation statement. The Street CD is up for renewal. Motion was made by Peterson, and seconded by Ryden, to renew the CD for 12 months at 2.52%. All in favor, motion carried. The Money Market account interest rate decreased to 1%. After discussion, it was determined to move money into a CD. Motion was made by Peterson, and seconded by Ryden, to move $45,000 from Money Market into a 6 month CD at a rate of 2.41%. All in favor, motion carried. Motion was made by Peterson, and seconded by Ryden, to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented. All in favor, motion carried.

Maintenance Report: All snow equipment has been put away and summer items have been taken out. The annual inspection has been completed on the sewer pumps. The city clean-up week was last week. There was not much participation but a good service to provide. Mitziga has been sweeping the streets in the last week. Council complimented Mitziga on how nice the city looks. Otter Tail put two new light poles in by the 5^th Street bridge. Motion was made by Ryden, and seconded by Peterson to accept the Maintenance Report as presented. All in favor, motion carried.

Fire Dept. Report: A light bar has been purchased for the grass rig vehicle. Chief Kirkeby is working with the Sheriff’s Department to have a new 911 notification system implemented for the county.

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

Petition Watershed District: Mayor Deere and Mortenson met with the viewers to help determine benefited lands within the city. The viewers are working on their report for the district.

Kennedy EDA: No updates.

School Building: Council discussed the public meeting held Tuesday, April 22. There needs to be a committee meeting in the next couple of weeks to help the council determine a direction. Mortenson will ask members about meeting the week of May 19 and set up the meeting.

Street Cleaning Proposal: Council reviewed additional proposals. Clerk called the city of Hallock and they will rent their sweeper out for $95.00/hour and an additional $50 to get the machine to Kennedy. Mitziga would like the streets done in the fall. Mortenson will call Hallock and set up. Motion was made by Ryden, and seconded by Peterson to have the city of Hallock clean the streets at the cost quoted by Hank Noel, Hallock. All in favor, motion carried.

Summer Maintenance Assistant: The three applications were reviewed by council. Motion was made by Ryden, and seconded by Peterson to hire Marcus Anderson at $7.50 per hour with a $.50 per hour bonus at the end of the season if work is satisfactory. All in favor, motion carried.

Burn Pile: The citizens of Kennedy need to be informed of the work the city has been doing to secure the burn pile at the current site. Mortenson will put in the newsletter. City officials will continue to make necessary calls.

Street Dance Resolution: Motion was made by Ryden, and seconded by Peterson to accept Resolution #2008-1. All in favor, motion carried.

Warning Siren: The electrical portion of the siren is old and corroded. The siren was not working but now is. Mitziga would like to have the controls replaced which will cost about $2000. Council would like the system replaced but bids need to be received for the work prior to work being done. The two electrical contractors in the city will get a chance to place bids.

Building Permit: Motion was made by Peterson, and seconded by Ryden, to approve the building permit for Randy Dahl. All in favor, motion carried.

June Meeting Date: The June Council Meeting was set for Monday, June 9 at 7:30 PM.

There being no further business brought forward for the member’s attention, the meeting was adjourned at 10:18 PM by motion of Peterson, seconded by Ryden. All in favor, motion carried.

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

Members Present: Mayor Deere, Duane Peterson, Mary Ryden. Others present: Marion Paulson, Shannon Mortenson.

Meeting was called to order at 3:20 PM.

Paulson handed out sales sheets for the county in the last year from October 1, 2006 to September 31, 2007. Members were also given a listing of residential homestead properties in Kennedy. Paulson updated council on the items that were approved last year and have gone into effect.

No one from the public came to the meeting.

The Board of Equalization meeting concluded at 3:50 PM. Council preceded with agenda items.

Council discussed the status of the burn pile. Mortenson called the Bemidji office regarding the personnel and the permit process.

Attest:

Shannon R. Mortenson, CMC

Louis C. Deere

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