CITY OF LEEDS
Minutes
June 6, 2011
A regular meeting of the Leeds City Council was held on June 6, 2011 at Leeds City Hall.
Present were Councilpersons Betty Anderson, Pete Ritterman, Greg Moller, and Kyle Nelsen. Also present were Laura Weed and Steve Rhorer.
Anderson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Nelson arrived at 6:30 p.m.
Rhorer gave his report. Topics discussed: Animal control, litigation, coverage for 125th, 4 wheelers and golf carts.
WSG Delinquency
A motion was made by Rittermanto shut-off past due water accounts over 60 days. Accounts will need to be paid in full to avoid disconnection. Second Moller. Motion carried unanimously.
Minutes
A motion was made by Moller to approve the minutes of the special meeting held on April 14, 2011. Second by Ritterman. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Moller to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on May 2, 2011. Second by Ritterman. Motion carried unanimously.
Beautification
Letters will be sent via certified mail requesting owners to clean up their property. If the lots are not cleaned up within 7 days, the City will clean them up and bill the property owners.
Housing
A discussion was held regarding EDC housing structures that are being moved from Minnewaukan, ND.
City Shop Bids
Two bids were received for a city shop. A motion was made by Ritterman to accept the bid from Chad Nelson. The bid will be accepted with the stipulation that the City have first right of refusal on the body shop building. Terms to be negotiated. Second by Moller. Ritterman-yes, Moller-yes, Nelson-abstain. Motion carried.
Promissory Note
A motion was made by Nelson to approve a promissory note from United Community Bankin the amount of $15,000 for a new mower. Interest rate for the note is 4.5 percent per annum payable over 60 months. Second by Ritterman. Motion carried unanimously.
Special Permit Alcoholic Beverages
A motion was made by Moller to approve a special permit for Robert and Dan Scott DBA Earl’s Bar. Date of the event is June 11, 2011. Event address is 110 Central Ave. S., Leeds, ND. Second by Nelson. Motion carried unanimously.
Pistol
Nelson will call TerryWentz to find what the legal requirement is for disposing of a city owned Colt 38 Army Special pistol.
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Web Hosting
A motion was made byMoller to approve website hosting by Jeff Jacobson effective immediately. Second by Ritterman. Motion carried unanimously.
ND Department of Health
A motion was made by Nelson to approve a contract with the ND Department of Health for testing services. Second by Moller. Motion carried unanimously.
Bulk Water
Bulk water was discussed.
Newman Outdoor Advertising
This item was tabled pending more information.
Insurance Coverage
Insurance binders were reviewed. A list of all City owned property will be presented at the next city council meeting.
NDDOT
Discussionwas held addressing the culvert gates that are under Highway 2.
Water/Sewer/Garbage Rates
Discussion was held regarding a system overview of water usage/rates within the city.
A motion was made by Moller to increase water,sewer and garbage rates. Second by Nelson. Motion carried unanimously. The rates that will change are;
ResidentialNon-Residential
Water Base-$21Water Base-$27
Water Per Gallon-$4/1000Water Per Gallon-$5/1000
Sewer Base-$8
Garbage Residential-$20
Mosquito Control - $2
Lot Clean Up-Personnel $40/Hr
Lot Clean Up-Equipment $60
No Pet License Fee-$50
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Ordinance
A motion was made by Anderson to hold a first reading adopting the Model Ordinances. Motion seconded by Ritterman. Motion carried unanimously.
Bills
A motion was made by Ritterman to approve the bills. Second by Moller. Motion carried unanimously.
Alltel / 53.40B & J Excavating / 5,000.00
Farmers Press / 306.91
Benson County Hwy. / 655.00
Benson County Sheriff / 200.00
Farmers Union Oil / 343.11
Gooseneck Imp. / 15,707.00
Hawkins / 1,274.13
Interstate Engineering / 20.10
Leeds Airport Authority / 121.72
ND League of Cities / 40.00
NDDES / 968.00
NDDOH / 16.00
Northern Plains Elect. / 759.80
One Call / 5.20
Ottertail / 2,123.61
Quickbooks / 39.00
Railroad Management / 109.81
Rugby Sanitation / 3,800.00
Tracy's Market / 41.99
United Community Bank / 1,577.31
Visa / 354.40
Payroll April10,508.70
Payroll June 7,050.60
Meeting adjourned at 11:45 p.m.
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Lloyd Himle, Mayor
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Laura Weed, Auditor