New Richland City Council
By JODY WYNNEMER
Staff Writer
The New Richland City Council met for its second meeting of March on Monday, March 26, with all members in attendance. Following the customary Pledge of Allegiance, the evening’s agenda was approved.
Maintenance supervisor Ryan Nissen was first up with his monthly report. Nissen and the council discussed crack filling and chip sealing for the coming season. 6th Street NW has some issues that require fixing. Bids were received from Ulland Brothers with possible options ranging from $5,000 for milling and overlay to $12,400 for removal and replacement. The company will be contacted to see when the job can be scheduled. The council next approved a request for 108 ton of rock at a cost of $1,774 for repair of alleys throughout the city. A request for a portable pump at a cost of $640 was approved less $245 received for recycled metal.
Brad Field of PeopleService reported the Waste Water Treatment Facility had received its five-year permit from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
Ambulance chief Jennie Johnson noted the service has had 43 runs so far in 2012. Merilee Colbrunn, a qualified EMT, has asked to join the ambulance crew. The council approved the application contingent on a successful background check. Johnson presented several requests for supplies, which were all approved.The council announced Saturday, May 5 from 8 a.m. to noon will be the City Clean-up Day. Dumpsters will be provided at the City Maintenance Garage for city residents to dispose of unwanted items except for materials containing hazardous waste. Each household will be receiving a ticket with their spring newsletter in the mail. Residents who do not receive a water bill (i.e. apartment tenants) may participate, but will have to request a ticket at City Hall.
Households may discard one appliance free of charge due to the $5 fee included on their utility bills. Additional appliances will be $5 each. Carpet will be accepted but must be rolled at a cost of $10. More information will be promulgated at a later date.
City Clerk Wayne Billing presented a request from NR Fire for department training at a cost of $735. A new floating backboard was requested and approved for lifeguard use at St. Olaf Lake.
The council also looked at temporary no parking signs to be used during parades or snow events.
The next meeting of the council will be held on April 9, beginning at 6:30 p.m.