Council meeting 7/26/2021
The Albert City city council met in regular session on Monday, July 26, 2021. Mayor Skog called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Council members Nagengast and Hanson were absent.
Motion by Forbes, second by Ehlers to approve the agenda with Rec Board being added under discussion; 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.
Motion by Ehlers, second by Jarvis to approve the bills for payment.
The Real Estate Gift Agreement was presented to the council from the school for the softball, baseball fields and concession stands to be gifted to the city no later than August 19, 2021. After review, motion by Ehlers, second by Forbes to approve the agreement; roll call being called Ehlers, Forbes, & Jarvis aye, no nayes, motion carried.
The proposals for replacing Stern Diehl Cornish and Jensen as city attorney were reviewed. After discussion, motion by Jarvis, second by Ehlers to contract with David Jennett for $5000 retainer and $185.00 an hour; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
Tom & Kera Cormany visited with the council regarding the ball fields and some items they would suggest perhaps in the future. They need to recruit a few more couples to help out. We will also need to contact Sioux Central School when we take possession to express that we want to continue with the partnership to host junior high ball games here.
Motion by Forbes, second by Jarvis to approve Grundwell, Bell, & Kyhnn to conduct the yearly review for the town; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
The repair for Highway Street for the storm tile was discussed but it was decided to wait until spring to readdress it since the materials costs is very high. We have repaired it for now.
There being no further business, motion by Jarvis, second by Forbes to adjourn at 8:05 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, July 26, 2021. Mayor Skog called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Council members Nagengast and Hanson were absent.
Motion by Forbes, second by Ehlers to approve the agenda with Rec Board being added under discussion; 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.
Motion by Ehlers, second by Jarvis to approve the bills for payment.
The Real Estate Gift Agreement was presented to the council from the school for the softball, baseball fields and concession stands to be gifted to the city no later than August 19, 2021. After review, motion by Ehlers, second by Forbes to approve the agreement; roll call being called Ehlers, Forbes, & Jarvis aye, no nayes, motion carried.
The proposals for replacing Stern Diehl Cornish and Jensen as city attorney were reviewed. After discussion, motion by Jarvis, second by Ehlers to contract with David Jennett for $5000 retainer and $185.00 an hour; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
Tom & Kera Cormany visited with the council regarding the ball fields and some items they would suggest perhaps in the future. They need to recruit a few more couples to help out. We will also need to contact Sioux Central School when we take possession to express that we want to continue with the partnership to host junior high ball games here.
Motion by Forbes, second by Jarvis to approve Grundwell, Bell, & Kyhnn to conduct the yearly review for the town; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
The repair for Highway Street for the storm tile was discussed but it was decided to wait until spring to readdress it since the materials costs is very high. We have repaired it for now.
There being no further business, motion by Jarvis, second by Forbes to adjourn at 8:05 PM; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
D. Skog, Mayor
A.Nielson, City clerk
Council meeting 07/12/2021
The Albert City city council met in regular session on Monday, July 12, 2021. Mayor Skog called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. All council members were present. Also present were Arlin, Nick,& Mitch Bolte, Nola Jensen, Kim Johnson, & Vickey Roberts.
Motion by Jarvis, second by Nagengast to approve the agenda; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
Motion by Jarvis, second by Nagengast to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as printed; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
Motion by Nagengast, second by Hanson to approve the treasury report for June; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
Motion by Jarvis, second by Ehlers to approve the following bills for payment:
The council and the Boltes’ discussed their property located at N14 and C29. An agreement from 2018 that was between Arlin Bolte and the city was discussed. They won’t decide if they are going to rebuild until in the spring of 2022 right now. The council is okay with this as long as the items outside the fence are removed and the temporary fencing is ok until then. The council also ask Boltes’ if they would try not to block traffic on the west side of their property. After discussion Boltes will continue cleaning up and we all will continue to communicate.
Nola Jensen went over a proposed 28E agreement with the city of Marathon for use of our boom truck. After discussion, motion by Nagengast, second by Forbes to proceed with the agreement as this would allow as a template for future use; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
Two street closures was presented to the council. After review, motion by Ehlers, second by Jarvis to approve the street closures; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
Vickey Roberts went over some of the happenings at the pool. She said the last day for the pool will be August 20th. The pool will be starting lessons in a couple of weeks. Concessions have slowed down. Some of the items needed for the pool are umbrellas, soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers. Also will work with the guards for some days off so they can have a break from the week. Attendance has been pretty good this summer. Concessions have slowed down for now. Jayme said Clausens had pulled the burner for the heater and cleaned it but we may need to replace it.
Jayme said he is still waiting for a quote for Highway Street storm tile repair.
There being no further business, motion by Forbes, second by Jarvis to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 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, July 12, 2021. Mayor Skog called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. All council members were present. Also present were Arlin, Nick,& Mitch Bolte, Nola Jensen, Kim Johnson, & Vickey Roberts.
Motion by Jarvis, second by Nagengast to approve the agenda; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
Motion by Jarvis, second by Nagengast to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as printed; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
Motion by Nagengast, second by Hanson to approve the treasury report for June; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
Motion by Jarvis, second by Ehlers to approve the following bills for payment:
The council and the Boltes’ discussed their property located at N14 and C29. An agreement from 2018 that was between Arlin Bolte and the city was discussed. They won’t decide if they are going to rebuild until in the spring of 2022 right now. The council is okay with this as long as the items outside the fence are removed and the temporary fencing is ok until then. The council also ask Boltes’ if they would try not to block traffic on the west side of their property. After discussion Boltes will continue cleaning up and we all will continue to communicate.
Nola Jensen went over a proposed 28E agreement with the city of Marathon for use of our boom truck. After discussion, motion by Nagengast, second by Forbes to proceed with the agreement as this would allow as a template for future use; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
Two street closures was presented to the council. After review, motion by Ehlers, second by Jarvis to approve the street closures; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
Vickey Roberts went over some of the happenings at the pool. She said the last day for the pool will be August 20th. The pool will be starting lessons in a couple of weeks. Concessions have slowed down. Some of the items needed for the pool are umbrellas, soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers. Also will work with the guards for some days off so they can have a break from the week. Attendance has been pretty good this summer. Concessions have slowed down for now. Jayme said Clausens had pulled the burner for the heater and cleaned it but we may need to replace it.
Jayme said he is still waiting for a quote for Highway Street storm tile repair.
There being no further business, motion by Forbes, second by Jarvis to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 PM; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
D. Skog, Mayor
A.Nielson, City clerk