Celebrate Kennedy

Mayor Jon Turn called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Members present were Paul Larson, Arnold Christian, and Mary Ryden. Also present were Todd Truedson, Shannon Mortenson and Greg Mitziga.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Additions to the agenda: None.

The minutes were reviewed from the October Monthly Meeting and the Emergency Meetings. Ryden noted that the attendance was incorrect for one of the emergency meetings. Correction was made by clerk. Motion was made by Christian, and seconded by Ryden, to approve the minutes. All in favor, motion carried.

Public Forum: None.

Clerk’s Report: The gasoline CardTrol should be operational by month’s end. There have been complaints on dogs running. Clerk will make notice in the city newsletter. Motion was made by Larson, and seconded by Ryden, to accept the Clerk’s Report as presented. All in favor, motion carried.

Treasurer’s report: The State portion of the FEMA reimbursement was received. The Market Value Credit payment was received. A check was received from the Watershed District to purchase right of way on city owned lands. Motion was made by Christian, and seconded by Larson to move $6,000 from Money Market to checking in November. All in favor, motion carried. The Unpaid Bills sheet was reviewed; additional bills received are highlighted. Motion was made by Larson, and seconded by Christian, to pay the bills as presented. All in favor, motion carried. Motion was made by Larson, and seconded by Ryden, to roll the Certificate of Deposit into the Money Market account to satisfy the city’s contribution to the EDA grant. Christian opposed motion. Majority in favor, motion carried. Motion was made by Larson and seconded by Christian to pay the bill to Gerrell’s out of the Memorial Fund when the school district pays their portion of the scoreboard. All in favor, motion carried. Motion was made by Ryden, and seconded by Christian, to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented. All in favor, motion carried.

Maintenance Report: The east burn pile is now closed. The area has been leveled and cleaned. Mitziga has been preparing for winter with snow fence posts erected and culverts marked. The snowplow is on the truck and the truck has been serviced. A pothole patch kit was purchased from Lowe’s and has worked well on the trouble areas. Mitziga will continue to mow as weather permits and clean leaves out of the gutters. Hallock could not clean our streets this fall. On December 2, Mitziga is attending the Tree School in Crookston. Motion was made by Christian, and seconded by Ryden to accept the Maintenance Report as presented. All in favor, motion carried.

Fire Dept. Report: Two fire calls to Drayton, ND. One was a grain dryer fire; the other a house fire. Both times the department was called back prior to crossing state lines.

Council Committee Reports: None.

Watershed District Petition: Correspondence was received. The project is complete. Item to be removed from the agenda.

Kennedy EDA: Jeff Hane, the attorney working on the foreclosure property contacted the city and there is a six month waiting period.

School Building: Todd Truedson took the floor and is working on a new plan that would put in larger heat pumps to heat a larger area. Digging is scheduled to start Nov. 16. The boiler may need to be turned on at some point as the heat pumps probably won’t be installed before it gets too cold. Discussion ensued on getting the system drained and pipes being cut. Mortenson will call Lunseth Plumbing as they also own the Fire Company that drains the sprinkler system. Mitziga was directed to price out materials for insulating the wings and tunnels.

Skating Rink Manager: Motion was made by Christian, and seconded by Ryden, to hire Josh Pietrusewski for $300 per month with a possible bonus at the end of the season. All in favor, motion carried. Wayne Hultgren has said he would help train in the new manager.

Resolution to Accept Grants: Motion was made by Christian and seconded by Ryden approve Resolution #2009-9 and forward to the State of Minnesota. All in favor, motion carried.

North Kittson Rural Water Rate Increase: Council discussed the increase and directed clerk to place on the agenda for December.

Review Year to Date Budget: Reviewed and no action taken.

Request for Qualifications-Engineering 5^th St.: Postponed until spring.

December Meeting Date: The December Council Meeting was set for Monday, December 7 at 7:00 PM.

There being no further business brought forward for the member’s attention, the meeting was adjourned at 9:01 PM by motion of Christian, seconded by Ryden. All in favor, motion carried.

Shannon Mortenson, Clerk (Attest) Jon Turn, Mayor

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