March 13, 2009

Regular Meeting

 

Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Halstad was duly called and held at the Halstad Telephone Company Community Room in said City on March 11, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.

 

                Mayor Brookshire presided at the meeting.

 

The following members were absent:     None

                               

Tom Maroney moved to approve the Agenda.  Renae Horning seconded the motion.  Unanimous

 

Minutes of the February meeting was examined and approved.  Motion for approval was made by Ron Gotteberg and seconded by Shane Carlson. Unanimous

 

                All claims for the month of February were examined.  Motion for approval was made by Tom Maroney and seconded by Renae Horning.  Unanimous

 

                Cheryl Hemberger was present to give the 2008 Halstad Rescue Squad annual report.

 

                Dave Meyer reported that a power rate increase of between 8% and 10%. The fist increase will show up on the May 1st billings.

 

                Ron Gotteberg moved to accept a bid from Moorhead Flooring to re-do the flooring in one of the Sunrise Apartments.   Tom Maroney seconded the motion.  Unanimous

 

                A proposal was given to the council to landscape and light the three welcome signs in Halstad.  Discussion was tabled until prices could be confirmed.

 

                Shane Carlson moved to rent the Halstad Legion Building for three events in 2009 for a total of $1,500.00.  Renae Horning seconded the motion.  Unanimous

 

Renae Horning moved to declared that the City of Halstad be in a State Of Emergency for the 2009 spring flood event.  This declaration is to comply with the regulations the Corp of Engineers has set for the Halstad Dike.  Ron Gotteberg seconded the motion.  Unanimous

 

Ron Gotteberg moved to adjourn.  Tom Maroney seconded the motion.  The next regular meeting of the Council will be April 13, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.  

                                                                                                               

 

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                                                                                                Ronald Gotteberg, Clerk-Treasure