PeopleService representative Brad Field reported normal operations at the Waste Water Treatment Facility for the month of May. Upgrade construction has slowed as of late, according to Field. He expects the contractor to return after the 4th of July. Hauling and application of spring bio-solids is complete and equipment functioned normally.
Ambulance Chief Jennie Johnson announced the service has performed 78 runs so far in 2012, compared to 245 for all of 2011. The Zoll monitor in the ambulance has not been functioning properly. This piece of equipment is used to monitor a patient’s blood pressure and other vital signs. Other area ambulance services have also been experiencing problems with their similar units. A service technician will be in town to resolve the problem.
The council gave approval to have the Girls Scouts paint the restroom interiors at City Park. The city will purchase the paint for the project.
The council also approved the purchase of an AED (emergency defibulator) for use at St. Olaf Park at a cost not to exceed $2,000.
Discussion was held on recreational vehicles being used as residences within the city limits. It was decided to refer the issue to planning and zoning, which will have to hold a public hearing for any proposed changes to the city’s ordinances.
The last item of business regarded input on the upcoming 2013 city budget. The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. The next meeting of the NR City Council will be Monday, July 9 beginning at 6:30 p.m.
