Janell Tufte’s turn to voice any town concerns, she opened up discussion about the city’s blue banners displayed around town. As many of them are pretty battered, she would like them taken down. The council agreed that when the fire department puts up the American Flags for July 4th, the banners can just as easily be removed then.
Councilmen Jim Beenken then inquired about the electrical outlet needed for the concession stands and such for the baseball diamonds. Without hesitation, Bailey told Beenken that a 110 voltage is needed for the power source.
All present then dove into further dialogue about the baseball activity around town. According to Bailey, the baseball diamond is used quite frequently. On Thursday nights, the girls have fast pitch. And the T-ball players on up to third and fourth graders run those bases often as well.
Next, Bailey pulled out a letter from the NRHEG city park and recreation department. The letter outlined the department’s inquiry for the yearly donation amount given by the council. Bailey said that in years past, an amount of $1000 or $500 is typically given.
He also noted that any amount the council decides to give; the department would greatly appreciate it. So, Tufte then made a motion for a $500 donation. Beenken soon seconded, and the motion carried.
Bailey had two more updates for the councilmen. He contacted Jamie Jensen to get going on the last pond to be filled in on the outskirts of town. Then, in regards to the electricity and gas provider topic, he hasn’t heard any news from Alliant or Steele Waseca Cooperative. He believes the entire process will take awhile to get squared away.
The next Geneva city council meeting will be held on July 12, 2011 at 7 p.m.
