Motion seconded by Councilor Wegner and carried unanimously.

APPROVED appointment of Richard DeBenedet to the Housing & Redevelopment Authority Board

MOTION by Councilor Holden to approve the appointment of Richard DeBenedet to the Housing & Redevelopment Authority Board.  Motion seconded by Councilor Buller. Motion passed 3-1 with Councilors Buller, Holden, and Kalar voting “yea” and Councilor Wegner voting “nay.”

APPROVED purchase of the property located at 2232 2nd Avenue East

City Administrator Bergstrom stated the city has been working with Kootasca to purchase the property located at 2232 2nd Avenue East to house the Police Department.  Further noting that Kootasca has accepted the City’s final offer of $5,000, for moving expenses.  City Attorney Nelson will be working with Kootasca to complete a Quit Claim Deed with a closing date of September 30, 2024, if the City Council approves moving forward.

MOTION by Councilor Holden to approve $5,000 for moving expenses and authorized completion a Quit Claim Deed for the property located at 2232 2nd Avenue East from Kootasca.  Motion seconded by Councilor Wegner. Motion carried 3-0-1 with Councilor Buller, Holden and Wegner voting “yea” and Councilor Kalar abstaining as he sits on the Kootasca Board.

MOTION by Councilor Holden to approve 2025 Integrity Employee Benefits Renewal.  Motion seconded by Councilor Wegner and carried unanimously.

1. APPROVED advertising the 6th Street Lead Service Line (LSL) Water Services Replacement Project

Ted Brokaw, Public Works Director stated plans and specifications have been prepared for the 6th Street Lead Service Line (LSL) Water Service Replacement Project of 5th and 6th Street.  The project will be funded using grant dollars from Minnesota Public Facility Authority for the replacement of lead service lines.  Brokaw noted there are 27 houses affected on 5th and 6th Street.  Brokaw stated lead levels in our water have never been an issue.  This is an opportunity to receive a free water line and possible sewer lateral if in the same trench.

MOTION by Councilor Holden to approve advertising the 6th Street Lead Service Line (LSL) Water Services Replacement Project.  Motion seconded by Councilor Wegner and carried unanimously.

1. APPROVED 2024 license application for Timber Pins Bowling Center

MOTION by Councilor Wegner to approve 2024 On-Sale Liquor, On-Sale Sunday Liquor, Restaurant, Bowling Alley, and Pool Table license application for Timber Pins Bowling Center.  Motion seconded by Councilor Buller and carried unanimously.

1. APPROVED Certification of Local Government Approval for nonprofit organizations receiving ESG funds from State recipients

City Administrator Bergstrom stated she was contacted by the Director of Servants of Shelter, Ariana Daniels requesting completion of the Certification of Local Government Approval for Nonprofit Organizations Receiving ESG Funds from State Recipients form, as it needs to be on file with the State for Servants of Shelter to continue receiving funding.

MOTION by Councilor Buller to approve Certification of Local Government Approval for Nonprofit Organizations receiving ESG funds from State recipients.  Motion seconded by Councilor Wegner and carried unanimously.

1. APPROVED first reading of Ordinance No.__, 5^th Series to amend Section 2-9, salaries of Mayor and Councilor

MOTION by Councilor Holden to approve the first reading of Ordinance No.__, 5^th Series to amend Section 2-9, salaries of Mayor and Councilor.  Motion seconded by Councilor Wegner.  City Administrator Bergstrom advised if approved the effect date would be January 1, 2025.  Motion passed 3-1 with Councilors Buller, Holden and Wegner voting “yea” and Councilor Kalar voting “nay.”

Councilor Wegner stated they had a good Public Safety Meeting earlier in the day where they discussed ambulance and fire trucks and the Police Department building.