March 4, 2008
The Ruthven City Council, of the City of
The meeting was called to order by Mayor, Charles Oppedal, in the Chair, and the roll being called, the following members were present:
PRESENT: Hawk, Schoning, Henningsen, VerHelst
ABSENT: Johnson.
Henningsen motioned and Hawk seconded to approve the consent agenda items as presented. Motion carried with all members present voting aye.
Motion was made by Hawk and seconded by Henningsen to approve the Park & Pool Agenda for the 2008 season. Motion carried with all members present voting aye.
Discussion was held in regards to repairs needed on a city owned property. An estimate is being sought for damage done in a vehicle accident and to place tin backing on the back decaying portions of the building.
Discussion was held in regards to city wide clean up and nuisances. Council decided to meet at 5:00 PM on April 1, 2008, prior to the regular council meeting, to view properties in town and start filling out nuisance lists.
Dave Conlon reported that we did have a company here to inspect the water tower for needed OSHA upgrades and painting. It was decided to test for lead in the water tower paint before estimates were given.
Discussion was held in regards to some suggested updates in the City Code book.
Motion was made by Schoning and seconded by VerHelst to approve Jon Josephson’s contract for cemetery maintenance for the 2008 season. Motion carried with Schoning, Henningsen and VerHelst voting aye. Hawk voted Nay.
PACGC grants were discussed. It was generally agreed that the Ruthven area including city and all other organizations need to participate more by applying for more grants. The City of
A motion to adjourn was made at 7:58 by VerHelst and seconded by Hawk. Motion carried with all members voting aye.
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Charles Oppedal, Mayor Christine White, City Clerk