The regular meeting of the Grey Eagle City Council was called to order by Mayor Joseph Arnzen at 7:00 p.m., on the 9th day of November 2022 in council chambers. Council members present were Brad Johnson, Roland Ahrendt and Brian Hollenkamp. There were no council members absent. Also in attendance were John Call, Lori Hellmann and Beth Ramacher and guests Alisha Sunderman, Maddie Kerzman and Jessica Kerzman.
The Mayor welcomed Beth Ramacher to the meeting. Beth has accepted the position as Assistant Clerk.
A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve the amended agenda. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
A motion was made by Roland Ahrendt to approve the minutes of the October 11, 2022 meeting as written. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
A motion was made by Brad Johnson to approve the minutes of the October 18, 2022 special meeting as written. A second was made by Brian Hollenkamp and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
John Call reported on various maintenance items. Christmas decorations will be put up on the two business blocks of State Street and will be turned on after Thanksgiving.
A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve the Herdering snow removal contract for the 2022-2023 winter season with the prices stipulated in the contract. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
The council instructed the Clerk to contact Cans R Us to have service at the Laughlin Park restroom discontinued until spring.
A motion was made by Brad Johnson to call for a special meeting on November 15, 2022 at 7:00 p.m., in council chambers to canvas election results. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to send a sewer disconnect letter to Mr. Ainali. Mr. Ainali has until May 31, 2023 to put in a septic system for the shop and the house outside of city limits. After that time, the sewer will be disconnected to both buildings. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
The Council briefly discussed vacant/unlivable houses. The council will need to discuss the matter with the City Attorney before moving forward.
A motion was made by Brad Johnson to send a letter to Mr. Karls requiring the removal of the low fence by April 30, 2023 or the matter will be turned over for legal enforcement. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
Mayor Joseph Arnzen provided the council with updated tractor quotes. The quotes will be turned over to the City Engineer to review and then submit the quotes to Rural Development for approval.
There were no building permits for council consideration.
The City purchased the parking lot next to the post office from David Properties. The Clerk was instructed to contact PJ Signs to obtain a quote to change the courtesy parking sign and have ready for the December meeting.
The Clerk reported on how the elections went. The Clerk asked the council to consider an increase to the election judge wages before the next election cycle. The Clerk also asked the council to consider replacing the election booths. There is no place that is convenient to store the current booths and they are too difficult for one person to set up and take down.
A motion was made by Brad Johnson to approve the payment of claims #2561-#2586 for $117,696.02 and to include the payment of $26 to Todd County GIS. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to adjourn the meeting at 7:37 p.m. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
The next regular meeting of the Grey Eagle City Council will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 in council chambers.
Lori Hellmann, Clerk
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