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Walnut Grove, MN
February 9, 2009
The City Council met
in a special session on the 9th day of February at 6:00 PM in
the Council Room.
Present: Greg Hansen,
Leonard McLaughlin, Todd Harrington, Xiong Yang and Jeff
Harnack, City Clerk Paula McGarvey
Also present: Brian
White, Travis Schaar
Mayor Hansen presided
at the meeting
The council closed the
meeting for an informational meeting of employee performance
during an incident that occurred at the Walnut Grove Bar & Grill
on January 20, 2009. A special Meeting will be scheduled to
determine any action to be taken.
Motion by Leonard
McLaughlin, second by Todd Harrington to adjourn. All voted
in favor, motion carried.
Paula McGarvey
Clerk-Treasurer
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Walnut Grove, MN
February 9, 2009
The City Council met
in a regular session on the 9th day of February at 7:00 PM in
the Council Room.
Present: Greg Hansen,
Leonard McLaughlin, Todd Harrington, Xiong Yang and Jeff
Harnack, City Clerk Paula McGarvey
Also present: Deb
Johnson, Tom Hansen, Andy Kehren
Mayor Hansen presided
at the meeting
The Bar & Grill report was given by Deb Johnson. January sales were up 7%
over January 2008 primarily in off sale. The council approved
the payment of dues to the Community Club and the Retail
Committee.
Tom Hansen gave the
maintenance report. There was a water main break by the water
tower on January 17. This was fixed on Sunday January 18.
Andy Kehren from
Bolten & Menk presented the council with information on Grant
Opportunities that may be available through Rural Development.
Motion by Leonard McLaughlin, second by Todd Harrington to
proceed with the Phase 1 Application to Rural Development to get
the information about what grant opportunities are available for
the Sanitary System and Water Main. All voted in favor, motion
carried.
Wes Bell gave the
Water/Wastewater Report. The primary skimmer arm and skimmer
are in need of repair. He will be ordering a primary clarifier
at a cost of approximately $2300. No estimate was given as to
how much it will cost to install it.
Chief Schaar gave the
January police report. Discussion was held about a Crisis
Intervention class being held in Worthington March 9-12. There
is no fee charged and the city will receive a $500 stipend from
Southwestern MN Adult Mental Health Consortium to help defray
the cost of the officers wages to attend the class. Motion by
Jeff Harnack, second by Leonard McLaughlin for Chief Schaar to
attend the training class in Worthington, March 9-12, 2009. All
voted in favor, motion carried.
The Ambulance Budget
of $40,490 for 2009 was reviewed. Motion by Jeff Harnack,
second by Xiong Yang to approve the budget as presented. All
voted in favor, motion carried.
The Fire Budget of
$33,111 for 2009 was reviewed. Motion by Leonard McLaughlin,
second by Todd Harrington to approve the budget as presented.
All voted in favor, motion carried.
The Walnut Grove Fire
Department received a donation from The Schwan’s Food Company in
the amount of $1023.10. The Walnut Grove Fire Department and
the City Council Thankfully accepts the donation.
Marty Caraway from the
Redwood County Veteran Service Office will begin working out of
the Walnut Grove City Office Building on Thursdays. Marty will
be using the Ambulance / EDA office from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM so
that veterans from this part of Redwood County do not have to
drive all the way to Redwood Falls.
The City will schedule
a city wide clean up day for this spring.
The City Council
approved the use of the Community Center for a Book Exchange to
be held monthly. The first book exchange will be March 9, 2009
from 3pm – 6pm. Anyone wanting to drop off books early can drop
them off anytime after March 1 at the Community Center during
regular office hours.
The council reviewed
the updated lease agreement with the Walnut Grove Loggers for
the Bar & Grill and resolutions for the Walnut Grove Loggers to
have Charitable Gambling at the Bar & Grill and the American
Legion. Motion by Leonard McLaughlin, second by Todd Harrington
to approve the lease agreement and approve the resolutions for
charitable gambling for the Walnut Grove Area Loggers. All
voted in favor, motion carried.
Discussion was held
about the Redwood Area Development Corporation and what services
it provides residents of Walnut Grove. Motion by Todd
Harrington, second by Xiong Yang to approve the 2009 dues of
$2845.25. All voted in favor, motion carried.
Motion by Leonard
McLaughlin, second by Jeff Harnack to approve the Minutes for
the January 12, 2009 regular meeting. All voted in favor,
motion carried.
Motion by Todd
Harrington, second by Xiong Yang to approve Claims #30028
through #30129. All voted in favor, motion carried.
Motion by Todd
Harrington, second by Leonard McLaughlin to adjourn. All voted
in favor, motion carried.
The Walnut Grove Board
of Appeal and Equalization Meeting will be held April 13, 2009
at 7PM.
Paula McGarvey
Clerk-Treasurer
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