City of Reile S Acres

CITY OF REILE’S ACRES REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL Minutes subject to council review and revision

April 12, 2017

Mayor Amundson called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. Council members present were Tyler Kirchner, Carol McCamy, and Joel Prudhomme. Also present was Nic Miller, Jonathan Garaas, Lowry Engineering, and a few residents. Motion (Kirchner, Prudehomme) to approve the March council minutes, passed unanimously.

Deputy Hames provided the policing report for the meeting. There was only one call in the city for a suspicious vehicle in the city. If you experience a theft or vandalism make sure to report it. If there is no report to the Sheriff’s department, no increase patrols or action will be taken by the department.

The city will be stock pilings millings from the road project in May at the 9th addition park. The excess from the project will be used for the base of the parking lot for the 9th addition park.

Chris Thoennes came to the meeting to express interest in the open council position expiring in June of 2018. Chris was appointed to the open position and sworn in by Mayor Amundson. Chris’s appointment leaves an open position on the P&Z committee and interest parties can email Shane at [email protected].

A resident from Bakers Lane came to the council meeting to ask questions about construction on Bakers Lane. The city and the contractor will let people know via door hangers, Facebook, and email when access will be limited due to road construction.

A resident came to the meeting to discuss a tree house he built on his property. Member Kirchner will review ordinance 6.1102 to clearly define the ordinance and have a recommendation for the next council meeting.

Motion (Kirchner, Thoennes) member to purchase a new 2017 F350 on the state contract with Nelson Ford for a purchase price of $30,000 on a government lease for 60 months, passed unanimously.

Motion (Prudehomme,Thoennes) to spend up to $9,500 on a boss v plow for the new pick up; passed unanimously. The 1998 dodge plow truck will be sold after the new truck and plow arrive.

Motion (Kirchner, Thoennes) to approve $12,950 for Northern Improvement Co. to overlay the old park parking lot, passed unanimously.

Motion (Kirchner, Thoennes) to approve the Z960M from RDO Equipment for $9,529.86, passed unanimously. This mower will be used to mow the parks and the additional 6 acres of grass that the city has gained in park space in the 9th addition.

Motion (Prudehome, Thoennes) to final grade and seed both lots of the 9th addition park for $7000 with Upgrade Landscaping, passed unanimously.

Mayor Amundson presented the council with an estimated expense worksheet for the 9th addition park outlining planned expenditures and grant money received. Discussion was had on what should be spent now and what should wait until a later date. The council also discussed the grants received and the expectations for each grant as well as the marketability of the lots with the improvements to the park.

During the month Mayor Amundson received several quotes for a building for the 9th addition park that would serve as a storage shed, concession stands, and restroom facility. The quotes received were larger than anticipated with the funding of grants we have currently received. Mayor Amundson presented 3 options for storage sheds for the 9th addition park ranging from $2000-9000. Motion (Thoennes, McCamy) to purchase a 12x20’ structure from Northland Shed for $5,000, passed unanimously.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:00pm for the tax equalization meeting. The meeting resumed at 8:31pm. Mayor Amundson presented a quote for playground equipment for the 9th addition park. Much discussion was had on the topic. Motion (Thoennes, Prudehomme) to approve the purchase of the playground structure from My Turn Play Systems, Prudehomme, McCamy, Thoennes, voted in favor; member Kirchner voted against.

Motion (Kirchner, Thoennes) to approve the mosquito larvacide agreement with vector control for $2,184, was approved unanimously.

Member Kircher verified the checking and money market accounts. Motion (Kirchner, Prudhomme) to approve the March financials, and the following bills unanimously passed: Council and employee wages 1675; IRS fund 128.14; City of Fargo 5280; Cass County Electric 321.94; Cass Rural Water 29.12; Xcel Energy 66.79; Chase Card 1569.39; Adapco 8495; Dakota Ag 400; Forum Comm. 110.16; S&S Landscaping 3350.25; Northland Sheds 4967.

The council will add a regular council meeting on Wednesday April 26th at 7pm. For the next few months meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of the month and second meeting will be held two weeks after the first on the Wednesday. Please watch the website for meeting date or time updates. These extra meetings are being added due to the 9th addition park planning and road projects.

Motion (Kirchner, Prudhomme) to adjourn the meeting carried. Mayor Amundson adjourned the meeting at 9:42pm.

Attest: Approve:

Nic Miller Shane Amundson Auditor Mayor