Maintenance supervisor Flatness said he is waiting for prices to repair the iron filter and creamery well. He will also need to get black dirt to fill the holes where tree stumps were removed and for the area around the Hartland sign.
Nuisance ordinance discussion was tabled. Clerk Krueger updated the council regarding insurance claims.
The council voted to approve bills paid for the month of July 2011, as well as payment to Freeborn Lumber in the amount of $9,542.33 for new flooring in city hall.
The council instructed Andy Flatness to contact Johnson Heating & Plumbing to see why duck work would be forming condensation and leaking.
In other business, a building permit for 702 Broadway was approved and L&D Ag’s new warehouse will have the address of 601 South Railroad Street.
The council adopted a Resolution consenting and approving the assignment of the cable franchise and system to Midcontinent Communications.
Council member Chicos motioned to allow city employees to have debit cards, with a policy outlining the use of the card. Linda Pederson advanced; motion carried.
The city clerk’s annual review will be during September’s meeting when all council members are present.
Dan Harguth asked about leasing the kitchen in the city hall to qualify for a caterer’s liquor license. The council stated they would consider this request.
Maintenance supervisor Flatness told the council the city has run out of storage, and inquired about getting an overseas shipping container to store items in. The council instructed him to get pricing.
