Download a copy of the minutes: Sept 6 2022 Minutes
September 6th 2022
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Tim Meyer. Council Members present Jeremy Waliser, LyDell Mairs, Julie Cole, Ken Williams, Ben Gemar and Rob Waletzko. Guest presents were Janna Miller, Jerry Ramerman, Tim Jordan, Ron Brewer, Jerry Gemar, Lynn Kaspari – Ransom County Gazette, Bill & Anita Smith, Meredith Olson, Tom & Cindy Jacobson, and Marty Turchin.
MOTION – Mairs SECOND – Cole
To approve the minutes from August 1st, 2022 and Special Meeting, August 10th, 2022. All Aye
Jerry Gemar gave an update on the riverbank site 1 and site 2 projects. An update was also given on the condemnations, 602 Oak Street he is entering this home next week and 402 Rose Street is a definite safety hazard.
Meredith Olson from the Lisbon Park Board presented the parking issue on Elm Street, now that the park is having more events. She recommended signage to have just one-sided parking to help with the flow of traffic. During the discussion, she stated that she had spoken to the residents and felt there would be no issues.
MOTION – Mairs SECOND – Waletzko
To enforce no parking on the east side of Elm Street between 1st Avenue West and 2nd Avenue West at the city’s cost.
All Aye
Except Williams, Waliser Nay
Bill & Anita Smith presented an update on their property at 402 Rose Street, before winter the basement will be filled in and the cement will be poured. The LBJ lot, they are currently working with a Veteran to ensure he can get funding/grant to start his home. They may need an extension.
Discussion was held on Ash Street and the raised concerns. The paving of Ash Street will be done with a street project when that is planned. The street ends with a storm sewer and the grade is very steep. Jerry Ramerman and crew will look at this and will report back.
Tom Jacobson and Marty Turchin requested about having a craft beer maker to set up and give out samples of their brew during the Liq’r Pigz rib cookoff in June. They were inquiring if any permits or city ordinances that would affect them from doing this. Eppler will investigate it and report back at next meeting.
MOTION – Waletzko SECOND – Cole
To approve the public works report. During the discussion it was asked about the light poles stored by the football field, those were placed there for the racetrack. School will contact them to get them moved. Also, during the discussion, how great the main street flowers were maintained as well as the snow removal last year was expressed.
MOTION – Williams SECOND – Gemar
To approve the Police Report. Council member Waletzko asked with the increasing calls how staffing has been, Chief Jordan responded staffing seems to be able to keep up for now. All Aye
MOTION – Gemar SECOND – Waletzko
To approve the Auditor’s and Economic Development report. All Aye
MOTION – Waletzko SECOND – Williams
To approve the following gaming permit:
- 2022-17 Lisbon Post Prom, Calendar raffle – 9/1-11/30/22
- 2022-18 Parkside Lutheran Home, 50/50 raffle – 09/08/2022
- 2022-20 Lisbon Civic & Commerce, Button raffle – 11/1-12/19/22 All Aye
MOTION – Waletzko SECOND – Williams
To approve the following gaming permits, pending payment:
- 2022-19 Lisbon Public Library, Raffle – 10/03-11/16/22 All Aye
During Mayor Communications, he read the resignation letter from City Attorney Don Eppler. He will be resigning on January 1, 2023. Mayor Meyer thanked Eppler for all his years.
Kristina Dick gave an update on the Apron and Grading project at the Airport.
MOTION – Mairs SECOND – Gemar
To approve Star’s request:
- Lisbon Golf Course, new freezer, – $ 3500.00
- New Members: Tara Gillespie and Bonnie Mattson All Aye
MOTION – Mairs SECOND – Gemar
To approve LV and EB request:
- City of Lisbon, Shelter on Main St – $ 8000.00
- City of Lisbon, Cookies for Meet the badges, $ 525.00 All Aye
First Offer – Waletzko Dies for lack of second.
Ordinance 2022-1
MOTION – Waletzko SECOND – Waliser
To revise the Transient Merchant fee schedule, to remove the fees required for any resident that lives within Ransom County for food or merchandise. All Aye
MOTION – Waletzko SECOND – Waliser
To approve the bills:
| -98948 | DICKEY RURAL NETWORKS | 120.33 | 17224 | CITY OF FARGO | 188.00 | |
| -98947 | DICKEY RURAL NETWORKS | 704.08 | 17225 | TEAM LABORATORY CHEMICAL CORP LLC | 4439.00 | |
| -98946 | DICKEY RURAL NETWORKS | 79.45 | 17226 | NORTH DAKOTA ONE CALL, INC. | 68.90 | |
| -98945 | CITY OF LISBON | 201.90 | 17227 | RECORD KEEPERS LLC | 16.00 | |
| -98944 | MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 135.29 | 17228 | ANGIE WALETZKO | 197.92 | |
| -98943 | FATMAN TRASH, LLC | 26890.50 | 17229 | M&T Fire and Safety | 6032.00 | |
| -98942 | HEARTLAND PAYMENT SYSTEMS | 0.00 | 17230 | HEIMAN FIRE EQUIPMENT | 820.74 | |
| -98938 | CASS COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE | 83.41 | 17231 | HENRICK’S HEATING AC | 75.00 | |
| -98937 | CASS COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE | 183.80 | 17232 | HOFFMAN RADIO NETWORK, LLC | 930.00 | |
| -98936 | VERIZON WIRELESS | 125.09 | 17233 | NARDINI FIRE EQUIPMENT CO.,INC | 287.50 | |
| -98935 | VERIZON WIRELESS | 370.27 | 17234 | LISBON FIRE DEPARTMENT | 1469.79 | |
| -98934 | CARDMEMBER SERVICE | 4812.36 | 17235 | ETHANOL PRODUCTS, LLC | 748.85 | |
| -98925 | BANK OF NORTH DAKOTA | 377241.61 | 17236 | BREMER TRUST NA | 186.13 | |
| -98924 | HEARTLAND PAYMENT SYSTEMS | 196.98 | 17237 | DAKOTA WATER SOLUTIONS | 56.50 | |
| 17171 | DANIELLE RING | 7320.45 | 17238 | EPIC SOLUTIONS | 210.00 | |
| 17172 | BRENT DICK | 5300.00 | 17239 | GORDY’S GRILL N FILL | 3792.67 | |
| 17173 | BRAD BITTNER | 5000.00 | 17240 | LISBON TRUE VALUE | 1011.31 | |
| 17174 | SHERI R. ANDERSON | 385.00 | 17243 | CITY OF LISBON | 18723.09 | |
| 17175 | KAYCI HANNA | 43.00 | 17244 | RED RIVER VALLEY & WESTERN RAILROAD COMP | 50.00 | |
| 17176 | WARREN JOHNSON | 544.50 | 17245 | JERRY GEMAR | 532.51 | |
| 17199 | OTTER TAIL POWER COMPANY | 8168.54 | 17246 | COMPUTER EXPRESS | 315.00 | |
| 17200 | JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL | 285.72 | 17247 | ANGIE WALETZKO | 68.75 | |
| 17201 | WALLNER DIRT & SNOW LLC | 1000.00 | 17248 | HEIMAN FIRE EQUIPMENT | 614.99 | |
| 17202 | SARA LYONS | 5814.64 | 17249 | CASUAL LIVING, INC | 2124.00 | |
| 17203 | POWERPLAN | 162.02 | 17250 | AQUA-PURE INC. | 2435.88 | |
| 17204 | AL REINKE | 300.00 | 17251 | NEWMAN SIGNS | 2188.19 | |
| 17205 | HAWKINS, INC. | 2769.92 | 17252 | SWANSTON EQUIPMENT CORPORATION | 1397.88 | |
| 17206 | GRAYMONT WESTERN CANADA INC. | 4692.34 | 17264 | WARREN JOHNSON | 137.50 | |
| 17207 | WELTON’S TIRE SERVICE | 312.75 | 17265 | LIEN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY | 4380.00 | |
| 17208 | CNA SURETY | 50.00 | 17266 | DACOTAH PAPER CO | 153.12 | |
| 17209 | O’DAY EQUIPMENT, LLC | 1283.50 | 17267 | D. EXCAVATING | 10342.83 | |
| 17210 | LISBON TRUE VALUE | 1451.83 | 17268 | LEADBETTER LAW OFFICE | 1881.25 | |
| 17211 | OVERN ELECTRIC | 2206.30 | 17269 | COREY ADOLFS | 2450.00 | |
| 17212 | RIVERSIDE BUILDING CENTER | 72.88 | 17270 | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIORNMENTAL QUALITY | 18.54 | |
| 17213 | SARA ADAIR | 200.01 | 17271 | MIDAMERICA BOOKS | 208.58 | |
| 17214 | PIZZA RANCH – LISBON-10536 | 132.81 | 17272 | JOE ABERLE | 2500.00 | |
| 17215 | LISBON BODY SHOP | 148.23 | 17273 | ADGRAPHICS | 235.00 | |
| 17216 | CITY VIEW FUEL | 929.08 | 17274 | J.P COOKE CO | 89.95 | |
| 17217 | RANSOM COUNTY GAZETTE/ SARGENT COUNTY TE | 470.46 | 17277 | POSTMASTER | 222.31 | |
| 17218 | WALOCK-JOHNSON INSURANCE, INC | 682.00 | 17278 | PRODUCTIVITY PLUS ACCOUNT | 1122.16 | |
| 17219 | LISBON OIL COMPANY | 1206.94 | 17279 | CHI LISBON HEALTH | 17.60 | |
| 17220 | EPPLER LAW OFFICE | 2048.88 | 17280 | F/S MANUFACTURING | 162.59 | |
| 17222 | PRODUCTIVITY PLUS ACCOUNT | 789.53 | 17281 | SWANSTON EQUIPMENT CORPORATION | 1061.13 | |
| 17223 | AW DIESEL SERVICE | 1960.10 |
All Aye
MOTION – Waliser SECOND – Cole
To approve Mayor Meyer to sign the proposal for the Lift Station Improvements. All Aye
MOTION – Waletzko SECOND – Gemar
To approve the following Moore Engineering Invoices-
- Project 22497 – Armory Parking Lot & 16th Ave E paving Study Report, $4,500.00 All Aye
Meeting Adjourned
ATTEST:
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TIM MEYER, MAYOR
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KRISTINA L DICK – AUDITOR