City of Lake Bronson Council Minutes

City of Lake Bronson Council Minutes October 17, 2016 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor D. Goldstrand called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Council members present were, J. Erickson, V. Hill, J.Vanderlinde, E.Veer. City employees present were B. Anderson, S. Lund. Public present was D. Brown, L. Kowaliuk, J. Frei

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion was made by Veer, seconded by Vanderlinde, to approve the minutes of the last meeting. M/S/P – Veer/Vanderlinde/All.

CITIZENS CONCERNS: Dogs and cats running around town.

OLD BUSINESS: J. Frei from the Lake Bronson Improvement Committee asked the city to donate money towards advertizing for the Bronson Fest. A motion was made by Vanderlinde, seconded by Veer, to donate $225.00 to the Improvement Committee to help with advertizing. M/S/P – Vanderlinde/Veer/All. A motion was made by Vanderlinde, seconded by Erickson, to sell the cities 2000 Ford plow truck for $4,400.00 or best offer. The council reviewed the applicants for the maintenance position, and a Special Meeting is planned for October 26 at 5pm for interviewing the five applicants. Veer made a motion, seconded by Vanderlinde, to purchase a plow for the cities from Johnson Paint & Repair in Karlstad. M/S/P – Veer/Vanderlinde/All.

NEW BUSINESS Veer made a motion, seconded by Hill, to donate $500.00 to the Kittson County Historical Museum. M/S/P – Veer/Hill/All. The clerk will be getting a debit card, so water samples can be sent without driving to Karlstad.

MAINTENANCE REPORT: Anderson reported that the water samples have been sent in for this month, and he will be sending more this week. The Village Square water has been drained and winterized. The hydrants have been flushed and winterized. Waste water samples have been sent in. Anderson asked the city to purchase a power washer. Vanderlinde made a motion, seconded by Veer, to purchase an electric power washer for no more than $500.00. M/S/P – Vanderlinde/Veer/All. Anderson reported that the culverts have been replaced. Anderson asked for help to get the generator out of the city shop, Vanderlinde will help Anderson. The John Deere needs to go to Braget's Repair to have seals put in the front end. The clerk will be getting a debit card, so water samples can be sent without driving to Karlstad.

CITY BILLS/CLAIMS TO BE AUDITED: A motion was made by Vanderlinde, seconded by Erickson, to pay the city claims. M/S/P – Vanderlinde/Erickson/All.

FIRE DEPARTMENT BILLS/CLAIMS TO BE AUDITED: A motion was made by Vanderlinde, seconded by Hill, to pay the Fire Department claims. M/S/P – Vanderlinde/Hill/All.

ADJOURNMENT : Veer made a motion, seconded by Vanderlinde, to adjourn the meeting at 6:20pm. M/S/P – Veer/Vanderlinde/All. The next scheduled Council meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. on November 14, 2016.

______Sandra Lund, City Clerk