12/09/2019 council meeting
The Albert City city council met in regular session on Monday, December 9, 2019. Mayor Skog called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Council member Nagengast was absent.
Motion by Hanson, second by Forbes to approve the agenda; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
Motion by Jarvis, second by Forbes to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as printed; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
The treasury report for November was presented. After discussion, motion by Ehlers, second by Forbes to approve the treasury report for November; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
GENERAL 172227.19
LIBRARY BOARD COMM. 38237.86
REC BOARD 2238.92
TORT LIABILITY 15739.86
PARK BOARD FUND 24789.68
FREEDOM ROCK FUND 8110.13
ROAD USE TAX 126413.98
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 14451.87
EMERGENCY FUND 3150.35
LOCAL OPTIONS SALES TAX 108727.19
DEBT SERVICE 77561.02
WATER 123896.14
WATER SINKING 27747.52
WATER DEPRECIATION 40643.77
SEWER 249722.14
SEWER SINKING 55282.54
SEWER DEPRECIATION 53228.30
SEWER PROJECT -24411.26
TOTALS FOR NOVEMBER $ 1117757.20
Motion by Hanson, second by Jarvis to approve the bills for payment.
Motion by Forbes, second by Jarvis to approve cancelling the next meeting which would be on December 23, 2019 due to the holiday; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
There was discussion of the building the city owns at 123 Main Street. We had it tested for mold and the council reviewed the report of their findings. We will need to find out a few things and decide what we will do. There was some discussion that GoServ would like to do some changing of the office in the building we own at 202 1st Street North that they currently rent. It was suggested maybe they would prefer to rent some space at 123 Main Street so they are more visible. Dale will need to talk to Bob Reed to see if they are wanting to pursue a more permanent rental arrangement with the city. Dale will talk with Reeds first and see what their plans are and then speak with GoServ.
Motion by Ehlers, second by Jarvis to approve the new liquor license for AC Station contingent on proper paperwork being submitted; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
Sue informed the council the determination board will be meeting on Tuesday, December 11.
The city has been informed by the BV Co. Foundation that Marlowe Feldman will be stepping down from their committee. They would like to have Bob Hansen take his place. Motion by Forbes, second by Hanson to endorse Bob Hansen as Marlow Feldman’s replacement on the BV Co. Foundation board; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
There being no further business, motion by Jarvis, second by Forbes to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 PM; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
D. Skog, Mayor
A. Nielson, City clerk
The Albert City city council met in regular session on Monday, December 9, 2019. Mayor Skog called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Council member Nagengast was absent.
Motion by Hanson, second by Forbes to approve the agenda; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
Motion by Jarvis, second by Forbes to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as printed; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
The treasury report for November was presented. After discussion, motion by Ehlers, second by Forbes to approve the treasury report for November; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
GENERAL 172227.19
LIBRARY BOARD COMM. 38237.86
REC BOARD 2238.92
TORT LIABILITY 15739.86
PARK BOARD FUND 24789.68
FREEDOM ROCK FUND 8110.13
ROAD USE TAX 126413.98
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 14451.87
EMERGENCY FUND 3150.35
LOCAL OPTIONS SALES TAX 108727.19
DEBT SERVICE 77561.02
WATER 123896.14
WATER SINKING 27747.52
WATER DEPRECIATION 40643.77
SEWER 249722.14
SEWER SINKING 55282.54
SEWER DEPRECIATION 53228.30
SEWER PROJECT -24411.26
TOTALS FOR NOVEMBER $ 1117757.20
Motion by Hanson, second by Jarvis to approve the bills for payment.
Motion by Forbes, second by Jarvis to approve cancelling the next meeting which would be on December 23, 2019 due to the holiday; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
There was discussion of the building the city owns at 123 Main Street. We had it tested for mold and the council reviewed the report of their findings. We will need to find out a few things and decide what we will do. There was some discussion that GoServ would like to do some changing of the office in the building we own at 202 1st Street North that they currently rent. It was suggested maybe they would prefer to rent some space at 123 Main Street so they are more visible. Dale will need to talk to Bob Reed to see if they are wanting to pursue a more permanent rental arrangement with the city. Dale will talk with Reeds first and see what their plans are and then speak with GoServ.
Motion by Ehlers, second by Jarvis to approve the new liquor license for AC Station contingent on proper paperwork being submitted; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
Sue informed the council the determination board will be meeting on Tuesday, December 11.
The city has been informed by the BV Co. Foundation that Marlowe Feldman will be stepping down from their committee. They would like to have Bob Hansen take his place. Motion by Forbes, second by Hanson to endorse Bob Hansen as Marlow Feldman’s replacement on the BV Co. Foundation board; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
There being no further business, motion by Jarvis, second by Forbes to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 PM; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
D. Skog, Mayor
A. Nielson, City clerk
11/25/2019 Council meeting
The Albert City city council met in regular session on Monday, November 25, 2019. Mayor Skog called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. All council members were present. Also present was city attorney Nola Jensen.
Motion by Jarvis, second by Hanson to approve the agenda with the addition; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
Motion by Hanson, second by Jarvis to approve the minutes of the previous meeting; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
Motion by Jarvis, second by Nagengast to approve the bills for payment.
There was conversation regarding the solar panel field and ground cover. The school had sent a letter to request a varience but Nola explained that it would be more of an ordinance change. We will check with Kim Johnson, zoning clerk, to see what agreement was signed or any documentation pertaining to the ground coverage.
There was a donation request for the Chamber for Winterfest. After discussion, motion by Jarvis, second by Forbes to donate $100 toward Winterfest; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried
Christmas bonuses were discussed. Motion by Forbes, second by Nagengast to approve Christmas bonuses in the form of Chamber Bucks as last year; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
Dale also informed David Peck in answer to his question from last meeting regarding a water bill he had questioned, everything that was researched shows that the billing was correct. We may try to relocate the meter in the house instead of the well pit next spring.
The city’s insurance was discussed. After talking about our current insurance, the council thought it would not hurt to get another quote.
There being no further business, motion by Ehlers, second by Jarvis to adjourn at 8:40 PM; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
D. Skog, Mayor
A.Nielson, City Clerk
The Albert City city council met in regular session on Monday, November 25, 2019. Mayor Skog called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. All council members were present. Also present was city attorney Nola Jensen.
Motion by Jarvis, second by Hanson to approve the agenda with the addition; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
Motion by Hanson, second by Jarvis to approve the minutes of the previous meeting; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
Motion by Jarvis, second by Nagengast to approve the bills for payment.
There was conversation regarding the solar panel field and ground cover. The school had sent a letter to request a varience but Nola explained that it would be more of an ordinance change. We will check with Kim Johnson, zoning clerk, to see what agreement was signed or any documentation pertaining to the ground coverage.
There was a donation request for the Chamber for Winterfest. After discussion, motion by Jarvis, second by Forbes to donate $100 toward Winterfest; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried
Christmas bonuses were discussed. Motion by Forbes, second by Nagengast to approve Christmas bonuses in the form of Chamber Bucks as last year; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
Dale also informed David Peck in answer to his question from last meeting regarding a water bill he had questioned, everything that was researched shows that the billing was correct. We may try to relocate the meter in the house instead of the well pit next spring.
The city’s insurance was discussed. After talking about our current insurance, the council thought it would not hurt to get another quote.
There being no further business, motion by Ehlers, second by Jarvis to adjourn at 8:40 PM; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
D. Skog, Mayor
A.Nielson, City Clerk