Lisbon City Council
Meeting Minutes
April 6, 2020
The meeting via zoom was called to order by Mayor Tim Meyer. All council members were present. Guests in attendance were Tim Jordan, Jerry Ramerman, Don Eppler, Kristina Dick, Lynn Kaspari – Ransom County Gazette, Tracy Eslinger-Moore Engineering, Ron Carlson, Elise Meyer, Abby Meyer, Wes Wells, Larry Zaun and Kenneth Williams.
MOTION-Mairs SECOND- Cole
To approve the minutes from the March 2, 2020 meeting and the March 12, 2020 and March 27, 2020 Special Meeting. All Aye
Don Eppler reported that papers had been prepared and sent out on April 1st for the 317 Main Condemnation.
Jerry Gemar reported that progress is being made on the 208 Elm Street Condemnation.
Jerry Gemar reported that the owner has not returned any communication on the follow up of the 402 Rose Condemnation. He has made several attempts. Mayor Meyer instructed Don Eppler to send a certified letter to owner giving a two-week deadline.
MOTION – Cole SECOND – Mairs
To approve the extension of the building permit # 2728 to Roxanne Rondestvedt, 1202 Webster Street, until September 30, 2020. All Aye
Rondestvedt Abstained
Lydell Mairs reported of the pooling of water issue on 16th Ave, in Lisbon Housing Authority development, Mayor Meyer instructed Jerry Ramerman to work with Moore Engineering, and report back.
MOTION – Gemar SECOND – Mairs
To authorize Ottertail Power Company to place a streetlight at 107 14 1/2 Ave east, and approve the monthly fee. All Aye
MOTION – Gemar SECOND – Mairs
To approve use of fireworks at Sheyenne Speedway on June 27th and 28th and Ransom County Fair on August 28, 2020. All Aye
Request of Sponsorship for Dog Park by the City to apply for Lisbon Community Endowment Fund died for lack of motion. Council suggested they contact Lisbon Area Development Authority. (LADA)
MOTION – Cole Second – Smith
To adopt the Berube’s Resolution of vacating the right of way reserved for water which runs east to west through block eight of Marsh & Holt Addition, as presented by Don Eppler. All Aye
MOTION – Mairs SECOND – Rondestvedt
To direct Mayor Meyer and City Auditor to sign the resolution. All Aye
MOTION- Waliser SECOND – Gemar
To approve the Police Report. All Aye
Jerry Ramerman reported that the roof on the water plant needs some repairs, he will get quotes and report to the Public Works Committee.
MOTION – Smith SECOND – Rondestvedt
To approve the Public Works report. All Aye
MOTION – Smith SECOND – Rondestvedt
To adopt COVID-19 Water Service Resolution #2020-01, (Lisbon City Council will refrain from charging late fees for March and April 2020 Billings). All Aye
Kristina Dick reported that over 50% of the Lisbon Residents have completed the 2020 Census.
MOTION – Gemar Second – Cole
To approve the Auditor/Economic Development Report. All Aye
MOTION – Gemar SECOND – Waliser
To complete the dirt work that is needed in LBJ Lots to complete the LOMR process, then come back and complete the other lots at a later date. All Aye
Mairs-Nay
MOTION – Smith SECOND – Gemar
To approve Change Order #3, for the Lead Water project, decrease the original contract price by $264,092. 03.
All Aye
MOTION – Mairs SECOND – Cole
To approve payment #6 to Naastad Brothers, in the amount of $82,701.27 for the lead line project. All Aye
MOTION – Mairs SECOND – Waliser
To approve the following Engineering Invoices:
- LOMR – $9, 250.00 – LEVEE E2&C – $4,802.00
- LEVEE F – $690.00 – Water Valve – $1,155.00
- Street Project – $1,216.80 – Lead Water Service – $3,185.00 All Aye
MOTION – Waliser SECOND – Smith
To approve the following building permits:
2824 – Lisbon Public School Additions
2825 – Mark & Sharla Welter – 808 2nd Ave W – New Shed
2826 – Ransom County Fair – 612 7thAve W – Bathroom remodel
2827 – Jared Hoff – 115 Prairie View – Deck and new front Deck
MOTION – Waliser SECOND – Rondestvedt
To approve the following building permits pending payment:
2828 – Trevor Borell – 208 Elm St – Demo of house
2829 – Joseph Aberle – 408 8th Ave E – New Garage
MOTION – Gemar SECOND – Cole
To approve the following Transient Merchant Licenses:
2020-01 – Off the Hook Seafood – John Mittleider
MOTION – Mairs SECOND – Gemar
To approve the following Off-Sites Liquor Permits: Offsite Permit for August 26th for Car Show within closed area on Main Street and side areas on 4th Street
Cattleman’s Ladies Sip and Sop – Approval per rescheduled date
Cattleman’s Agriculturist of the year – Approval per rescheduled date
Lisbon Bissell Golf Course –Fireball- New Date 6-13-2020 All Aye
MOTION – Gemar SECOND – Mairs
To approve closing Main Street for Car Show, 5th Ave to 2nd St on August 26, 2020. All Aye
MOTION – Gemar SECOND- Rondestvedt
To approve the following Gaming Permits:
2020-08 Hi-Way Rollers – 50/50 Raffle All Aye
Mayor Meyer reported that three petitions have been turned in for the June Elections, they were Kenneth Williams, Lydell Mairs, and Jeremy Waliser.
Mayor Meyer reminded everyone of the Tax Equalization meeting that will be held via Zoom on Tuesday April 7, 2020 at 6:30, with code was given by assessor.
MOTION – Rondestvedt SECOND – Cole
To approve the following bills:
| -99327 | HEARTLAND PAYMENT SYSTEMS | 74.59 | 14932 | GORDY’S GRILL N FILL | 43.90 | |
| -99326 | DICKEY RURAL NETWORKS | 88.82 | 14933 | ETHANOL PRODUCTS, LLC | 526.95 | |
| -99325 | DICKEY RURAL NETWORKS | 657.20 | 14934 | RECORD KEEPERS LLC | 16.00 | |
| -99324 | DICKEY RURAL NETWORKS | 76.18 | 14935 | RICHARD KIRSCH | 19.98 | |
| -99323 | FRAEDRICH TRANSPORT, LLC | 19249.18 | 14936 | DON R KRASSIN | 1376.00 | |
| -99322 | CITY OF LISBON | 155.56 | 14937 | TEAM LABORATORY CHEMICAL CORP LLC | 1401.50 | |
| -99321 | MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 105.10 | 14938 | CITY OF FARGO | 28.00 | |
| -99320 | CASS COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE | 50.35 | 14939 | GRAYMONT WESTERN CANADA INC. | 4659.70 | |
| -99319 | CASS COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE | 113.31 | 14940 | AQUA-PURE INC. | 1087.19 | |
| -99318 | VERIZON WIRELESS | 297.57 | 14941 | NORTH DAKOTA ONE CALL, INC. | 1.20 | |
| -99317 | VERIZON WIRELESS | 88.72 | 14942 | NAPA AUTO PARTS | 54.98 | |
| -99316 | CARDMEMBER SERVICE | 1594.12 | 14943 | LISBON PUBLIC LIBRARY | 75.00 | |
| 14914 | OTTER TAIL POWER COMPANY | 9294.19 | 14944 | CITY OF LISBON | 12959.45 | |
| 14915 | THE WINDOW MAN | 28.00 | 14945 | COMPUTER EXPRESS | 240.00 | |
| 14916 | DAKOTA WATER SOLUTIONS | 32.00 | 14946 | SHERI R. ANDERSON | 280.00 | |
| 14917 | ANDREW BEERMAN | 45.51 | 14947 | JERRY GEMAR | 532.51 | |
| 14918 | TEAL’S MARKET | 8.04 | 14948 | ANGELA QUAL | 340.00 | |
| 14919 | LISBON FIRE DEPARTMENT | 2126.33 | 14949 | OAKWOOD CEMETERY | 60.00 | |
| 14920 | LISBON OIL COMPANY | 88.44 | 14950 | BEN HALSTENSON | 2107.50 | |
| 14921 | BOBCAT | 47.68 | 14951 | LISBON BODY SHOP | 102.00 | |
| 14922 | POWERPLAN | 16.57 | 14952 | REARDON OFFICE EQUIPMENT | 32.66 | |
| 14923 | MIDWEST PEST CONTROL | 90.00 | 14953 | LISBON TRUE VALUE | 230.77 | |
| 14924 | HAWKINS, INC. | 599.83 | 14954 | LEGEND TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC | 114.93 | |
| 14925 | STOUDT-ROSS FORD, INC | 31900.00 | 14955 | NDACO RESOURCES GROUP | 0.00 | |
| 14926 | STOUDT-ROSS FORD, INC | 923.20 | 14956 | OVERN ELECTRIC | 500.00 | |
| 14927 | BONNIE MEHLHAFF-MATTSON | 143.37 | 14957 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPT. | 56.95 | |
| 14928 | REARDON OFFICE EQUIPMENT | 27.97 | 14958 | PRODUCTIVITY PLUS ACCOUNT | 118.70 | |
| 14929 | U.S. POSTAL SERVICE | 120.00 | 14959 | NDACO RESOURCES GROUP | 11851.08 | |
| 14930 | ANGIE WALETZKO | 100.00 | 14960 | RANSOM COUNTY MOTOR VEHICLES | 18.50 | |
| 14931 | DOUGLAS LANGHOFF | 25.00 | 14962 | POSTMASTER | 190.36 |
All Aye
Meeting Adjourned
ATTEST: ______________________________
TIM MEYER, MAYOR
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GWEN CRAWFORD, AUDITOR