Columbus weather5/17/2023 She is waiting to receive marketing materials from Kat & Co. The app has been released and is accessible to everyone in the app store for iOS and Android. Maria updated the Council on the Living Local App. Randy will be asking Spicer Construction for a quote and Maria will be getting one from Kolling & Kolling. Old Business: Repairs to the old City Hall building were discussed. Engineering Report: Jeremy was not in attendance. Attorney Report: Christina was not in attendance. The Council would like the sign to be printed on both sides so Maria will verify if the quotes include double-sided printing and update the Council at the March meeting. Maria provided two quotes for the ‘Welcome to Gladstone’ sign one from Quality Quick Print and the other from Dakota Sign Werks. Maintenance Report: Tony discussed the projects coming up this spring and that he’d like to begin getting the equipment ready for them. Randy confirmed Tony did not permit them to do so, which the renter then stated that Mark said Tony gave them approval, but no approval was granted by Tony to Mark or the renter. Randy confronted the renter who advised it was his little brother, but also mentioned Tony gave them approval to ride around there. The renter tore up the ground while riding around on a 4-wheeler and knocked down a ‘No Trespassing’ sign. The residents residing in the home next to the building are renters of Mark Erdman’s. Randy reported there was an incident of vandalism at the old City Hall building. They asked if their deputy presence around town is still noticeable and the Council confirmed it is. They advised they have no concerning issues to discuss. Sheriff Report: Deputy Kaylor and Sheriff Corey Lee were in attendance. Public Meeting: The final passage of the dog breed and chicken ordinances will be discussed at the March meeting when Christina is present. Motion to expunge a Councilmember under Robert’s Rule of Order was made by Bill, seconded by Darrell, and carried by an all-aye vote. Motion to approve the January bills was made by Darrell, seconded by Paul, and carried by an all-aye vote. He did not call back and was no longer a part of the discussion or voting. Randy reminded Mark of the same discovery regarding their water/utilities account with the City, which wasn’t switched over until June 2022 when Maria discovered they weren’t receiving a bill and created an account for them. Randy confirmed it is the responsibility of the buyer to have utilities switched over, which Maria relayed was confirmed by MDU, as well. Mark stated the City didn’t send him a notice to have it switched over. Randy brought this to Mark’s attention as him and Lorraine are in charge of the Gladstone Senior Citizens. In total, the City has paid $2,206.38 in utilities at 298 Main Street while the property has been owned by the Gladstone Senior Citizens. In addition, the property has one yard light which was included on another MDU account in which the City has also been paying the total amount incurred for the yard light is $146.34. The total incurred cost to the City has been $2,060.04. In researching the MDU bills, it was discovered the City has been paying the MDU utility bill at 298 Main Street, which was purchased by the Gladstone Senior Citizens in September 2021. The MDU accounts were labeled per location address. Maria provided the Council with an itemized list of all bills, including the ten MDU accounts. 3 Motion to approve the January Minutes, contingent on changing “north of town” to “north side of town,” was made by Bill, seconded by Darrell, and carried by an all-aye vote. The Council reviewed the January Meeting Minutes. Mayor Randy Wyatt called the meeting to order. Also Present: City Auditor Maria Kolling. February 6th, 2023 City of Gladstone City Council Meeting Minutes 6pm – 8:15pm Present: Randy Wyatt, Bill O’Connor, Darrell Sadowsky, Paul Reinbold, and Mark Erdman joined by phone briefly prior to disconnecting.
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