Download a copy of the minutes: Sept 7 2021
September 7, 2021
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Tim Meyer. All Council Members were present. Guests in attendance were Don Eppler, Jerry Gemar, Lynn Kaspari – Ransom County Gazette, Jerry Ramerman, Janna Miller, Tim Jordan, Wade & Tracey Urbach, Randy Gallagher and Rod Brandvold. With Tracy Eslinger with Moore Engineering, joining later.
MOTION – Mairs SECOND – Williams
To approve the minutes from the August 2, 2021 meeting and August 24, 2021 special meeting. All Aye
It was reported that 1202 Webster has obtained a building permit and has mowed the property.
Don Eppler reported that he has not received any bids for demolition of 1308 Rose St and asked for this to be tabled until October 7, 2021 meeting.
MOTION – Waliser SECOND – Waletzko
To approve paying half of the asphalt and D’s Excavating bill to hook up curb stop to the main line, in the amount of $2,575.65. Location is 501 Forest St. All Nay
MOTION – Mairs SECOND – Smith
To approve paying the full amount of the asphalt and D’s Excavating bill to hook up curb stop to main line, in the amount of $5,151.30. Location is 501 Forest St. All Aye
Discussion was held on the 3 Main Street agreement. Council instructed Auditor to send an invoice.
Discussion was held on a new google format for formal complaints. Council instructed Councilman Waletzko to work with Auditors to finalize this form.
MOTION – Cole SECOND – Williams
To approve the Police Report. All Aye
MOTION – Waliser SECOND – Waletzko
To approve the public works report. All Aye
MOTION – Mairs SECOND – Cole
To approve the Auditor’s report. The first round of the American Rescue Plan Act money has been received. All Aye
Building permits that were approved by Code Administrator and reviewed by council.
- 2959 Bill Henderson, 745 Oak Ridge Dr – Vehicle garage
- 2960 Benjamin Zahrbock, 1211 Rose St – Paving driveway
- 2961 Jacob Anderson, 1109 Broadway St – Fence
- 2963 Louise Kunze, 202 7 Ave W – Fence
- 2964 MaryBeth Wallner, 1202 Lincoln St – New construction home
- 2965 Barbara Sheets Olson, 710 Forest St – Fence
- 2966 Adam Welton, 211 Prospect St – Driveway
- 2967 WMJ Rentals, LLC, 417 Main St – Roof
During Mayor announcements, Mayor Meyer reported that Knife River has completed the crushing and the asphalt plant will run another couple of weeks. He attended the County Commissioners meeting to discuss the County’s plan with the America Rescue Plan Act money. The new 2020 Census numbers have been released, new population is 2,204, which is up approx. 50 people. Mayor Meyer and others from the community was able to be asked to be interviewed by Chris Berg for Small Town Spotlight on Friday September 10th at 6:30 pm.
Planning and Zoning gave an update on the extra zoning territory meeting that was held Aug 4, more meeting will be coming up.
MOTION – Waliser SECOND – Williams
To approve the bills:
| -99103 | DICKEY RURAL NETWORKS | 89.77 | 16215 | ARAMARK ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE | 299.61 | |
| -99102 | DICKEY RURAL NETWORKS | 791.59 | 16216 | BRIAN ZIMPRICH | 200.00 | |
| -99101 | DICKEY RURAL NETWORKS | 75.29 | 16217 | RANSOM COUNTY GAZETTE/ SARGENT COUNTY TE | 44.80 | |
| -99100 | CITY OF LISBON | 143.17 | ||||
| -99099 | MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 125.52 | 16219 | OAKWOOD CEMETERY | 100.00 | |
| -99098 | HEARTLAND PAYMENT SYSTEMS | 77.26 | 16220 | POSTMASTER | 397.00 | |
| -99097 | CASS COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE | 69.08 | 16221 | LISBON OIL COMPANY | 326.00 | |
| -99096 | CASS COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE | 184.38 | 16222 | TEAL’S MARKET | 75.38 | |
| -99095 | VERIZON WIRELESS | 85.18 | 16223 | GORDY’S GRILL N FILL | 5884.93 | |
| -99094 | CARDMEMBER SERVICE | 0.00 | 16224 | BREMER TRUST NA | 198.07 | |
| -99093 | VERIZON WIRELESS | 370.47 | 16225 | CITY OF LISBON | 19083.58 | |
| -99092 | WEX HEALTH | 25.00 | 16226 | RED RIVER VALLEY & WESTERN RAILROAD COMP | 50.00 | |
| -99091 | BANK OF NORTH DAKOTA | 427665.69 | 16227 | SHERI R. ANDERSON | 280.00 | |
| -99090 | CARDMEMBER SERVICE | 1949.23 | 16228 | JERRY GEMAR | 532.51 | |
| 16184 | KNIFE RIVER MATERIALS | 5959.80 | 16229 | LISBON POOL PRESERVERS | 2780.00 | |
| 16185 | LISBON CIVIC & COMMERCE | 3750.00 | 16230 | GALE / CENGAGE LEARNING | 40.42 | |
| 16186 | OTTER TAIL POWER COMPANY | 8583.45 | 16231 | LISBON PARK BOARD | 480.00 | |
| 16187 | DAKOTA WATER SOLUTIONS | 47.00 | 16232 | BRI-TON | 226.22 | |
| 16188 | RECORD KEEPERS LLC | 32.00 | 16233 | CREEKSIDE REPAIR LLC | 197.36 | |
| 16189 | JONATHAN OIEN | 38.50 | 16234 | LISBON OIL COMPANY | 4863.26 | |
| 16190 | WELTON’S TIRE SERVICE | 191.36 | 16235 | JONAH WELTER | 240.00 | |
| 16191 | DON R KRASSIN | 224.00 | 16236 | LISBON FIRE DEPARTMENT | 2264.50 | |
| 16192 | LISBON PARK BOARD | 1500.00 | 16237 | ANGIE WALETZKO | 12.50 | |
| 16193 | SARA LYONS | 114.95 | 16238 | BLAZE REINKE | 204.80 | |
| 16194 | RANSOM COUNTY LIVESTOCK JUDGING | 750.00 | 16239 | GLENKO ENTERPRISES (1994) LTD | 2159.94 | |
| 16195 | RANSOM COUNTY HIPPOLOGY | 250.00 | 16240 | PETAL AND PAGES | 34.96 | |
| 16196 | OVERN ELECTRIC | 9546.40 | 16241 | THE WINDOW MAN | 28.00 | |
| 16197 | AQUA-PURE INC. | 2897.24 | 16242 | JOHN FINSTAD | 238.50 | |
| 16198 | TEAM LABORATORY CHEMICAL CORP LLC | 4035.00 | 16243 | HOPE ELECTRIC INC | 3236.00 | |
| 16199 | COMPUTER EXPRESS | 780.00 | 16244 | MIDWEST PEST CONTROL | 90.00 | |
| 16200 | CITY OF FARGO | 216.00 | 16245 | HAWKINS, INC. | 10.00 | |
| 16201 | HAWKINS, INC. | 1176.66 | 16246 | MOORE ENGINEERING, INC. | 6135.00 | |
| 16202 | CERTIFIED LABORATORIES | 313.00 | 16247 | NORTH DAKOTA ONE CALL, INC. | 14.40 | |
| 16203 | B & L PLUMBING & EXCAVATING | 1000.00 | 16248 | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIORNMENTAL QUALITY | 667.32 | |
| 16204 | JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL | 10.33 | 16249 | GRAYMONT WESTERN CANADA INC. | 4647.97 | |
| 16205 | GROTBERG ELECTRIC, INC | 316.79 | 16250 | ND SEWAGE PUMP AND LIFT STATION SERVICE | 1127.50 | |
| 16206 | RIVERSIDE BUILDING CENTER | 28.58 | 16251 | AQUA-PURE INC. | 2192.00 | |
| 16207 | CROSSROADS ELECTRIC, INC. | 190.94 | 16252 | SWANSTON EQUIPMENT CORPORATION | 380.91 | |
| 16208 | SOPP CONTROL SERVICES | 876.00 | 16253 | ANGIE WALETZKO | 91.67 | |
| 16209 | INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS | 17.66 | 16254 | WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI-MN | 19926.06 | |
| 16210 | DANIELLE DIFFERDING | 2400.00 | 16255 | TEMPLE DISPLAY LTD | 4758.88 | |
| 16211 | SCOTT CARLBLOM | 1050.00 | 16256 | VAN DIEST | 1621.00 | |
| 16212 | WARREN JOHNSON | 71.50 | 16257 | RESILIENCE DT LLC | 1100.00 | |
| 16213 | NAPA AUTO PARTS | 22.68 | 16258 | POSTMASTER | 215.98 | |
| 16214 | STURDEVANT’S AUTO PARTS | 17.60 |
All Aye
Tracy Eslinger spoke on finalizing the payment request and closing out all the Levee projects. Discussion was also held on the LOMR rollout, more discussion will continue.
Meeting Adjourned
ATTEST:
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TIM MEYER, MAYOR
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KRISTINA L DICK – AUDITOR