Johnson, representing the fire department, was next with his report. Johnson stated that most of the township monies are in. Johnson also said the fire department will be holding a fish fry on March 10th for a fund-raiser. Johnson went over the expenses for the month which totaled $792.45. The council approved the expenditures.
Reiss was present to give an update on the MLS. Reiss gave the council an estimate for upholstering stools and chairs in the MLS. The council will try to get another estimate for comparison. Reiss said there is a food show she would like to attend in Eau Claire on April 9-10. The council approved attending the show. Reiss told the council that most of the old stock in the MLS has been sold. Reiss said she was not having good luck getting a band for Ellendale Days, as the one she thought she had booked cancelled.
The council passed Resolution 02-23-12-01 allowing the state to make improvements on handicap approaches on the sidewalks along Highway 30. There will be no assessments to any adjoining properties.
The council reviewed and passed the financial, investment and disbursement reports.
The claims for the evening were presented for approval. The claims totaled $1,837.69 and were approved.
Clerk items for the evening started with a proposal for a new computer for the clerk’s office. After some discussion, it was felt the council should get another bid for comparison. Louks reminded the council that employee reviews would be held February 28.
Mayor Engel stated he would like to see the council review the dog ordinance. The council agreed to review the ordinance in the future. Engel next stated the council should make a decision on the CERT bus the city owns. At the last meeting of the Council, it was noted that the bus would cost the city almost $1,100 for liability insurance. The council moved to take the bus off the insurance role and put the bus up for sale. The council will take sealed bids at its next meeting.
The next meeting of the Ellendale City Council will be March 8 at 7:30 p.m.
