City of Jeffers - City Council Meeting
2014-03-10
The Jeffers City Council met in REGULAR session on March 10, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Present: Mayor Brad Prins, Roberta Duroe, Council members:, Shawna Dorr-Jones, Curt Determan, Sheila Ryker, Sharen Goeman, Clerk, Lance Holmen, Maintenance.
Mayor Pro-Tem Duroe called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Minutes from the February 24, 2014 meeting were approved as read.
The council discussed Willis Van Norman’s proposal regarding his farm land in south Jeffers. The council determined they were not interested.
The council discussed the farm credit requested by Van Norman. The clerk was instructed to tell Van Norman that there are others with farm land within city limits that would benefit as well from the farm credit. The city will do some more checking before a decision is made.
RESOLUTION #2014-03 ADOPTING LIEN FOR UNPAID CHARGES
Motion Dorr-Jones, second Determan unanimous vote to adopt the above resolution.
The council reviewed the LMCIT claim from 8/31/13 hail damage to city property.
The hail claim was tabled until the next meeting.
Lance reported that the grader’s gas tank is failing. After doing some checking with Jeffers Implement, a new tank would cost $4,700. Internet searches found a used tank for $950. Lance ordered this tank and Jeffers Implement will install along with doing some much needed service on the grader.
The well-site pump will need some maintenance this summer. Lance will be contacting Thein Well to service the pump.
The Outlaw Committee is looking at installing a playground at the ball field. They will check with First Security as to specifics to comply with insurance requirements.
Natural gas bills were discussed.
The mayor reported to the council that the city is working on a schedule to bill the townships for the fire hall addition. A worksheet that League of MN Cities produces will be used for the formula that many other cities use to bill for fire departments.
Motion Dorr-Jones, second Duroe, unanimous vote to pay all bills and approve the financial report.
Motion Ryker, second Determan, unanimous vote to adjourn at 8:12 p.m.