Celebrate Kennedy

Mayor Jon Turn called the meeting to order at 8:00 PM. Members present were Duane Peterson, Paul Larson and Arnold Christian. Also present were Mary Ryden, Shannon Mortenson and Greg Mitziga.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Moved to New Business: Vacant Councilmember Position: Motion was made by Peterson, and seconded by Christian, to accept the vacancy of councilmember seat as stated in Resolution #2009-5. All in favor, motion carried.

Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Ryden. Ryden took the seat as councilmember from this point forward.

Additions to the agenda: None.

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

Public Forum: None.

Clerk’s Report: All the FEMA paperwork has been completed. The funds to be reimbursed should be received by years end. The Jaycees are looking into a new warming house for the skating rink. A 10 x 16 shed was found in Grand Forks to be moved but it was not viable. The summer recreation program is done. We did not make as much in concessions. It made a difference not having a PeeWee team. The Deere family gave the city Rocket and Wolfpack uniforms. The pieces have been up for sale and $1800 has been raised to date. Motion was made by Christian, and seconded by Ryden, to purchase a scoreboard for the baseball field. All in favor, motion carried. Clerk is working with Kim Johnson to hire another individual under her program to work for the city this fall. With the school project receiving funding, Mortenson has been working 40 hours per week and moving the extra hours to comp time. Mortenson requested to be paid for hours over 32 hours per week for the remainder of the year. Motion was made by Peterson, and seconded by Ryden, to approve the Clerk to work up to 40 hours per week for the remainder of 2009. All in favor, motion carried. Commissioner John Wayne Anderson approached clerk on demolishing a tax forfeiture structure in the city. After the auction, city will obtain more details on a possible arrangement. Tomorrow is a Wind Energy meeting in Kennedy. Clerk encouraged council members to attend as it will be a celebration for the school funding also. Motion was made by Christian, and seconded by Peterson, to accept the Clerk’s Report as presented. All in favor, motion carried.

Treasurer’s report: The first half of LGA was received from the State of Minnesota. The balance sheet was reviewed. Motion was made by Christian, and seconded by Peterson to move $20,000 from Money Market to checking in August. All in favor, motion carried. The Unpaid Bills sheet was reviewed; additional bills received are highlighted. Motion was made by Peterson, and seconded by Christian, to pay the bills as presented. All in favor, motion carried. Motion was made by Ryden, and seconded by Peterson, to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented. All in favor, motion carried.

Maintenance Report: The wastewater lines were cleaned on the west side of the city last week. The manhole by Charlie Lindberg’s needs to be repaired. Greg should be able to do this himself. A few storm drains were cleaned by the Maria Church. One had a gravel obstruction so cleaning should help the flow in the spring. Spraying has been done to combat the dandelions and clover. More agrilime was put down at the ball diamond. Mitziga removed the old posts and backstops from the school property. They were rotten. Greg will be gone two days this week for water and wastewater training in Roseau and Warren. The burn pile will be burned when the timing is right. Motion was made by Larson, and seconded by Peterson to accept the Maintenance Report as presented. All in favor, motion carried.

Fire Dept. Report: Had a meeting last week. There have not been any calls.

Council Committee Reports: None.

Watershed District Petition: A construction company has been hired and work should start within three weeks.

Kennedy EDA: All paperwork has been received and forwarded to the USDA. Funds may be transferred in this quarter.

Community Fundraiser: This event raised $1000. Ribfest went over well.

School Building: The city received the Federal EDA grant for $184,000. An engineer needs to be hired and then a trip to Chicago needs to be done. The plans and specs will be designed. Bids are let after those items. Goal is to have the project completed for this heating season.

Community Center: One bid was received but Clerk has only advertised for one week. Council directed her to advertise for two weeks and will open at the September meeting.

Fuel Storage: The Fire Department had questions on the sharing of a purchase of a tank. Mitziga will keep looking for a tank. Mortenson was directed to find a business to operate a cardtrol gas pump in the city.

Foreclosure Proceedings: No information was received from city attorney so tabled to September.

Certify Relief Association Schedules: Motion was made by Larson, and seconded by Christian to certify that a municipal contribution is not required. All in favor, motion carried. Phosphorous Management Plan and I/I Plan: Motion was made by Christian, and seconded by Ryden to accept and implement the plans as presented. All in favor, motion carried.

Hwy. 75 Marketplace: Motion was made by Ryden, and seconded by Peterson to pay $25 to participate in the event. All in favor, motion carried. The city will provide space in the school gym for $10 participation fee and minimum of two tables to anyone wishing to have a rummage sale.

Baseball Field Lease Option: Tabled to obtain more information.

Playground Equipment: Tabled until the city knows where the loops will go for geothermal.

September Meeting Date: The September Council Meeting was set for Tuesday, September 8 at 8:00 PM.

There being no further business brought forward for the member’s attention, the meeting was adjourned at 10:04 PM by motion of Larson, seconded by Ryden. All in favor, motion carried.

Shannon Mortenson, Clerk (Attest) Jon Turn, Mayor

Shannon Mortenson, Clerk (Attest) Jon Turn, Mayor

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