Uh good evening. Um I'd like to call the regular city council meeting to order for March uh 23rd uh 2026 at 700 p.m. Uh please stand for the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the
United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Uh good evening. We got uh some uh some guests in the audience. I guess one or
two. And uh first I'd like to just say um the city council members are here to serve the city of peers. We expect respectful conduct at all times. Slander or inappropriate language will not be tolerated. Please speak only when addressed one person at a time. Each speaker has a fiveminut time limit. Uh
thank you for your cooperation. And first I'd like to cover our approval of the minutes. Uh the first one's for the regular city council meeting for uh March 9th, 2026. >> I'll make that motion to approve the minutes from March 9th.
>> Then makes motion. Second it. >> Gary seconds it. All in favor say I. >> I. >> I. >> Uh. Next we have the city council uh workshop minutes for March 17, 2026. If I get a motion for that.
>> Make a motion to approve the city council workshop for March 17, 2026. >> Okay. Gary makes a motion. >> I'll second it. >> Donny second. Motion. All in favor say I. >> I. >> Opposed. Uh next we have uh adjustments
to uh the agenda. Um I don't have any adjustments to it. Else good. Okay. Um >> I'll make the motion then to approve the agenda as is. >> Then makes motion to approve the agenda. >> I'll second.
>> Sarah seconds the motion. All in favor say I. >> I. >> Um opposed. Uh motion carried. So then we have uh approval. Let's see. approval of uh let's say approval agenda. I can't do we just do that one? >> Yeah, we did. >> Okay. So, next we have planning and
zoning. Uh just an update on that. >> So, we had one permit. Brittany Paulie on 120 Edward Street South is asking for a privacy fence that'll go behind her house or face the alley and planning and
zoning approved that with no problem. >> Okay. If I could get a motion, >> I'll make the motion. >> I make the motion. >> I'll second. >> L second the motion. All in favor say I. >> I. >> I. >> Opposed.
>> A motion carried. Okay. So, next let's go to the we have the Pierce Area Commercial Club. Uh they presented a donation uh for the playground and re renovation. Um, we've already had the
picture taken and everything and I guess um I have uh uh the resolutions coming down to accept them and I can I'll just give the give the update when we get to there. Um, any questions on that?
>> Okay, good. Okay, so next we have resolutions. Okay. So, our first one is resolution number 2026- 0323-1
accepting donations for the Piers Park playground. Um, we have several I can just list the names of the donors. Um, we have Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union, Ryan and Stephanie Kersbomb, Premium Concrete LLC, Lloyd Lumber
Company, Advantage One Insurance Agency, um, Eric's Landscaping Incorporated, um, F&M Bank, ZH family, and the Piers Area Commercial Club. >> Uh, so I need a motion to, uh, accept
that donations. I'll make that motion. >> Lyn makes the motion. Um sec uh need a second. >> Second it. >> Is there is there any uh discussion on it? You guys good discussion? Good with it. Okay. Um all in favor say I.
>> I. Opposed. Uh motion carried for resolution 2026-0323-1 accepting donations for the Piers Park Playground. Uh then we have another resolution. Yes, we have um resolution number 2026-0323-2.
This is authorizing the transfer of dedicated funds to the park funds 705 for the playground project. Um that is the matching funds for the grant um of and the funds is $45,000.
>> Okay. Um if I can get a motion for that. Make a motion for 2026323-2 for a dedicated funds to the parks fund. >> Okay. And then a second. >> I'll second it. >> Uh any discussion? Anybody?
>> Okay. Um all in favor say I. >> I. >> Opposed. >> Uh motion carried. >> And we have one more for Sarah, I believe. >> Yes. This one is number 2026-03-23-3. Um, this is authorizing the closure and
consolidation of certain funds into capital projects fund number 400. Um, this came up in the budget meeting that we had this last Wednesday. Um, we noticed that there are funds number 420 from the Robert Park Avenue
project. um fund 20 or 425, the 3rd Avenue North project, and fund 430, the 2024 street improvement project, which all of these projects have been completed and can um be consolidated and
put into the capital funds pro or capital projects fund. Um and then from there if we approve to consolidate them we can use them for a future um projects as in future street projects or even you
know whatever we feel is a capital project. Um I feel like if we the budget um committee just felt like consolidating all this would be easier to see for future purposes how much we actually have for future projects instead of
keeping them split apart and being you know confusion because we no longer have these projects in the works since they have been completed. >> Um I would just like to say Sarah you've done a fantastic job for the first time ever ever doing resolutions. So that is
uh great. Uh first I would like to have a >> well so the the Capitol Street project for 2024 are not complete yet. We're still working on a fountain back there. Rick and I and Bob met today to try to go through that. Rick is I he didn't get
numbers yet, but he he called and he's got that in process. And then the other question I would have is these funds are funds that we got from um what do I want to call it a special
assessments and they were all for roads. >> So doesn't that mean that they should still stay for just roads? >> That would be my one question I would have compared to saying we can use it anywhere. I mean the suggestion was from the auditor to consolidate them for you
know future. >> I don't mind consolidating them and adding them all three and having as one fund but when we assess somebody for a street project if we're taking their money and now we're going to say we're going to use it somewhere let's say to buy a tractor or let's say to buy uh a
lawnmower. I don't know if those funds should be used for that because it was for street projects. I I don't I'm only one vote so it doesn't really make any difference. I just want people to know that >> I mean the essential thought when we
were talking about consolidating was to be using them for a future road or street project as the capital project essentially. >> Well, so that's what we're going to only use it for when you're saying
essentially but yet we're going to take it and use it for anything else we want to use it for. That's where mewise, if I'm if I'm having my street done and I have to pay 16% on my street, I would be expecting that my money is going to stick with street
projects, not go to wherever else we want to use it. >> But also, if they're in a fund called Robert Park Avenue project, they're just going to sit there, not be used. >> I'm not saying they don't have to sit there and be used. I'm saying they
should be used for road projects. So, for example, we just got safe routes to school. We know that's going to be a pretty good size bill. I didn't get a real good chance to go through that, Laura, >> but that is several thousand. >> Mhm. >> Or several hundred thousand. I did you get
>> Yeah. 250,000. >> No, that that's part of a road projectwise compared to not >> just to add something from the auditor that might help a little bit with this. The capital projects fund would not be for buying a lawnmower. It it it is
projects for the city. So your road projects, your playground that don't create their own money, stuff like that. >> Um they also did state that it could go towards your 300 debt fund as well. >> That is also
>> which was from the road pro the wasn't it from a street project? the debt. >> Yes. So that's essentially what it's all being consolidated for >> and then any future assessments that come in would go directly into that
fund. >> I have to speak with the auditors on that. We do have a specific fund for that. So I would think that is what we're doing because once they're consolidated, these funds will be closed. >> Okay. And that is called the >> but we still may be getting some of those funds in because somebody that
didn't want to pay for it is paying >> y >> a small amount every year for the next >> yep >> so many years >> likely go into that 336100 the special assessments the 300 is our debt service fund. >> So do we need to get that finalized and
make sure we're not doing something wrong and have to backtrack before we close all these out? >> Completely up to you guys. When I spoke with the auditor, this is how she had me do it. So, if there is any other steps we want, that can always be done. Yep.
>> Anybody else have any? >> So, one thing I'll question and Laura hopefully can answer it and I'll answer Donniey's question too. If that street project is not finished and we're doing a little bit from that, it still can be pulled out of capital project funds to pay for it. Correct. >> Correct. because it falls within that
>> category. Correct. >> I think it's good to consolidate all the funds, put them into one, clears up a lot of those lines, but I don't want to limit the usage on the funage either. You know, I don't want to use it just for street projects. I mean, if there's projects for the city in general that
benefits the town, I think that should be allowed >> and that's what the capital projects fund is for, >> right? >> It just most street projects are so big. >> Sure. that if we're going to >> well >> pay Peter to rob Paul. >> Well, I don't think we're robbing anybody to pay Paul. These are all going
into this fund >> to help pay potentially help pay for a street project. >> Well, yeah, your word there is potential because if we use it for anything else, then it's not going into a street project. >> That's the only question I had, but I'm I'm fine with whatever the council
decides. I I just had uh you know it's it's it's tough for me because I'm on I'm I'm with Donnie with and his committee with the street projects and everything and then I'm also on the budget committee. So for me it's kind of a yin-yang kind of a
thing. But um I think Percy for me this is just kind of a first step. It isn't being we don't know what it absolutely going to be spent on. That can open up to another discussion when we get to that point. It just makes it I really see Donny's point. I really see Gary's
point. So, because I'm actually on two different committees, so I kind of like see both of it. And so, Donnie, I totally understand. And I love the playground and I and I, you know, the $45,000 we're making a positive move towards that towards what we committed
to with the playground. But I think that if it comes up to taking money out of there, we can have maybe a harder dis harder discussion on it. Um, and then see it. That's how I look at it. So, I'm I don't have a problem. I don't have a
problem with it. >> I say that's all we're asking is to consolidate. >> Yeah. It where we'd ultimately we'd like to do all this is when our budget when we do it once a year at our budget thing, but maybe it's something we missed or we kind of thought we were going to need it for this spring and we didn't. I honestly don't think we even
noticed it when we were doing the budget. >> I don't remember either cuz Laura, you're you caught a lot of stuff I know that we consolidated or got rid of and that we must maybe missed it or >> Well, technically the street project for 2024 did not close until this year.
>> So, just not something we >> could probably do anyway, >> right? So, >> okay. So, uh how are we doing? Any other discussions? You guys good? >> I like the idea of consolidating. >> Okay. I agree with Gary on. >> Yeah. So, uh, can I get a motion for,
um, the authorization and closure to >> I'll make the motion. >> When makes a motion. I need a second. >> I'll second. >> Okay. Sarah seconds the motion. All in favor say I. >> I. >> Opposed. >> Me. One. >> Okay. One. Okay. A motion uh carried for
authorization of 2026-323-3. Authorization of the closure and consolidation of the fund. Um then next we have approval of the exempt permits. I'm just going to do uh are you guys okay if I just do both of
them at one shot or Okay. So the first one is Holy Trinity School gym raffle for 122 of 26 an exempt permit for that. And then we also have the PACC rock roll and stroll raffle for 93 of 2026.
Um um if I if I get a motion for that, >> I'll make a motion to approve both permits. >> Okay. And then if I get a second, >> I'll second it. >> Second the motion. Um is there any discussion on that? Any guys got a discussion? No. Okay. Um all in favor
say I. >> I. >> Opposed? Motion carried. Um next, um we have uh the city council workshop March 17th. a review. Um well, it I think we're here for three and a
half hours, I think. So, I don't I don't know if you guys want to be here for an hour in the review, but um we did talk about um I I should have had my notes written down for we had a lot of stuff we talked about. We talked about the park. We talked about actually uh new equipment for Rick. Um and we also had
an update from Bradley. Um, we had Eric Henkin in here giving us an update uh with the with the police stuff. Um, do you you I don't know if we how deep do you guys want to get into the review. If anybody wants to see it, they're
welcome to. Laura's got a copy of it. They can listen to it. Uh, right. >> Yes, the workshop. >> Yeah, the workshop. But entailed entailed quite a bit of stuff. So, uh, everybody's welcome if they want to to listen to that. Uh, next,
um, we have department updates. Uh, fire department. I don't see anybody here. We're good there. Uh, police department. Uh, I don't see Eric here. And this got a done. We don't have nothing. >> Uh, public works department. I know we have Rick here. He'd like to speak.
>> Good evening, Mayor Council. Uh, quick update. Uh we plowed the Sunday before last. Hopefully the last plow hopefully. And uh you know for for safety reasons and concerns we ended up cleaning up Main
Street Wednesday night which there was they were parking quite a ways away from the curb and was a safety issue and had it melted in a couple days probably but it just before something happened it needed to be done. It's so
we got a we uh you got authorization to do it, right? From the county, I think it was the state. State. >> The state. So then I'm just kind of curious. I think I'm I know the answer, but we get reimbursed for that to do that, don't we? Or >> for parts of it? Yeah. >> Yeah. Parts of it. Okay. >> Yep.
Um I guess uh Okay. We've been getting ready for spring slowly. Uh we got the new decals on the pickup. Nice. >> I think they turned out really good. >> They look really good. >> The new design ones.
>> Yeah, it looks slick. >> They look really nice. >> Nice. Good job. >> Misspelt peers, but otherwise it's good. >> Misspelled peers, but otherwise it's good. >> It's fine. It's fine. >> No one notices,
>> right? Uh the brush gate is now locked. So if anybody needs to bring their city brush up there, they're going to have to come get a key. And we're planning on street sweeping starting Wednesday.
Excuse me. Got that fired up and ready to go. We're going to give her a try Wednesday morning. And we also started uh filling in some potholes. I know we got our work cut out on them,
but we got to start. >> Yeah. And I think that's about all for for an update, but uh I would like to seek approval of trading in our public works tractor on a compact
tractor so it could be used year round. >> You want to do resolution? >> Huh? >> For the Oh, yeah. Yeah. Why don't you got a resol? Actually, let's do the resolution. You can talk about it if you want. >> Oh, sorry. I say we have a resolution
number 2026-0323-4 um declaring certain property as surplus and authorizing sale or tradein. Um, the following vehicles are the 1997 Ford F-150, 2007 Ford F-150 pickup,
um, the MDS wheel loader snow pusher, the 2013 Challenger lift, the auto lift, and then the 2012 New Holland T4.75 tractor with loader. These were all
discussed during the workshop. So, if we uh um before we do and make the motion and stuff that we'll let you finish, right? Yeah. No, that's okay. At least we got it out there. >> Um you want me to speak on all of them or just tractor right now or? >> Yeah. >> Yeah, you can do all of them.
>> Okay. Well, we'll start with the tractor. Uh the tractor we have currently uh doesn't get used and uh trading it in on a compact tractor that that we could use year round with a
mower deck and a cab and a sweeper and snowb blower uh to me makes sense. Getting rid of something we don't use while it's still worth something and getting something that we will. Um so that would that would be the tractor. Um, do we talk numbers on that
right away or >> want just you can say how much I think I think we decided at the the meeting that we're going to go with the modern implement I think with the new. >> Okay. >> Correct. >> And so then uh what just what was the total with the trade in and everything?
>> Uh so with the trade we we give them our tractor and $6,500 >> which I think is pretty reasonable. >> 6500. >> Okay. Okay. Then you go to whatever the Are you guys okay with that? The tractor discussion?
>> Yeah. Yeah. Okay. >> Okay. Then uh we got the we can do the pickups. The 2007 F-150, that red Ford. That was the public works pickup. I We just like to sell it somehow.
Either um I think we can just post it. I believe >> anything that is under 25,000 can just be posted on Facebook. I >> learned from auditors >> on Facebook, huh? >> Yep. Facebook is >> perfect.
>> Yeah, it is selfish. >> Stick it up on the >> that marketplace >> up on the north end. Put a for sale sign on it. Put on Facebook so they can go and inspect it if they want and away you go. >> That sounds good. Well, we got that >> I would do that with unless some of this is worth more than 25,000. I do that
with all that equipment. >> I would say all of it together is not over 25,000 cuz next we have the golf course pickup that 97 >> which is decidedly under $25,000.
>> Well 2450 but it was close >> but yeah >> we'd also be looking to sell that at the same time. >> Yeah. Yep. >> And I think we talked about it that we can we can we can put all that stuff together. Um, >> yep. >> Yep.
>> So, the same would be for for the lift, put it on Facebook. >> And is that I missed is that covered under that resolution? I don't >> Yeah, it's the 2013 Challenger lift. >> Your lift you might have to leave together just because if somebody wants to come and look at it, they they can actually see it.
>> I'm assuming it still works. I don't know. >> It does. >> So, you could show them everything so they know what they're buying. >> Yep. >> And then they can dismantle it and >> Yep. >> do that. >> Yep. And then the the 14 foot MDS snow pusher.
Um, that one I would like to see on an auction site. That's the only thing I we can put it on Facebook, but I prefer I feel we'll get >> like like go bid or whatever you're talking >> like minbid whatever >> government site someone. Yeah. >> Stick it on
>> somebody who's looking for that specifically. >> Correct. >> Yeah. So, that's where I'd like to put that and I I'll reach out and to whoever. >> So, Rick, that that the tractor is going to have a sweeper on it. Um, and I we talked a little bit about our meeting,
but is that something I know Bradley had brought mentioned about having the uh with the new playground to maybe have to sweep uh stuff back in. Will that work for that? Will that sweep the stuff back into the playground? I think Rick is you're looking at using it for the
>> the sweeper I'm referring to is like a pickup sweeper. Uh this what Rick's referring to more like what we use to clear the city sidewalks. >> Yeah. >> What I'm referring to is like it picks up lawn clippings brush that the engineered wood fiber. It would put it in the hopper so we can dispose of it.
>> Oh, >> like a lawn mower. >> Got it. >> Like a lawn mower bag or I guess. >> Okay. >> So, no. >> Nope. answers that. >> But that would fit between our light poles and the curb a lot better.
>> Yeah, that's a good idea. Um, okay. So, are you good with everything? >> Uh, for that part, >> I just need a I would need approval or motion. >> Can I get a motion for that? >> I'll make a motion to approve resolution
2026- 0323-4. >> Awesome. Can I second? I'll second it. >> Seconds it. All in favor say I. I. >> Opposed. A motion carried for 2026-0323-4. >> Go ahead.
>> Is that what the is that with the approval of the trade in the tractor? Yeah. >> Correct. >> Correct. >> Sorry. All right. >> You're fine. There's a lot. >> So, it would be approval for trading the tractor and using it for a compact tractor. I do think you're going to need
a motion to buy the one at Modern Equipment. >> Oh, okay. >> I I'll make a motion to purchase the compact tractor at Modern Farm Equipment using the other tractors of trade in. >> Awesome. Sarah makes the motion. >> I'll second it.
>> Donnie seconds the motion. Uh any discussion? >> Good. All in favor say I. >> I. Opposed. Motion carried. >> Thank you. Uh uh I'm also seeking the approval of no
more than or up to $1,000 for an engineer drawing for the salt shed uh to be built at our shop. That way we can get the accurate numbers. as I I went around and got rough numbers
and I I know I for within the salt shed budget that's there that we we can fit into that but I would just need the accurate numbers that we can go forward with that. >> Is that okay? So if we get that engineered number or whatever is that
something if we don't do it this year that that engineered thing would work for 2027. You're nodding your head. Yep, Laura. I was nodding as >> so we can use that for >> measurement shouldn't change at all. >> What's that? >> Measurements shouldn't change. >> No, it shouldn't. >> Yeah, >> that would be the only thing is if we
change something then the engineering might not be right. But if we stay with the exact same building, >> it should be good for the next two, three years. It wouldn't make any difference as long as we follow what that thing says. >> And it's going to be required by Barcod anyway. Yeah. >> It's going to have to get done. >> It will. Yep.
>> Yep. And that way when I get the the actual numbers from uh contractors, they all have the exact same plan that they can go off of and >> right down to every bolt. >> Mhm. >> So will that need to be sealed bids for
that? >> No. No. Uh for the engineer >> the salt shed when we get to that. >> It's going to come to how much it >> Okay. Yeah. I mean if we think it's going to be over a certain amount then yes but I can
>> just wanted to make sure we don't miss it if we have to do it. >> Uh to me, want to make a motion to approve the >> I'll make a motion to approve a up to $1,000 for an engineered drawing of the salt shed. >> Engineered drawing. Sarah makes a motion.
>> I'll second it. >> Uh L second the motion. All in favor say I. I. >> Opposed. Motion carried. >> Thank you. I believe that's all I got. >> Cool. Sweet. Good. >> Thank you guys. >> It is and I think we did we talked about
at the meeting our workshop. >> Yep. That um with with Sourcewell helping us out with that pickup truck that helped immensely. So it it opens up a few dollars to do a couple of things that we've needed to do for a few years now. So that thanks to Sourcewell for
that. Thanks, Rick. >> I ask one question. >> Yeah. >> Um, will we didn't state a price of any of the sales, which maybe we don't have to and maybe that's something the public works
committee and Rick can do, but is that something you want me to put in the minutes as you guys will come up with the amount of sales? >> Do you have prices for them? >> Uh, just what I would think that maybe they're worth, I guess. I don't have
exact prices on on used stuff, you know, those >> what if if you guys are okay with that and I don't know if we got to make a motion or not, but we can work I mean you and I and Donnie and Dale and we can work that out. I don't think you guys got a problem with that. >> No, just get some reasonable prices for them. >> And then do you stay on there? No
reasonable price will be refused. >> Yeah, the golf course truck would be close, but that's about it. >> Come on. It's a classic. >> We'll keep it under 25,000 so we don't have to worry about it. >> Thank you. All right, get them done.
>> Yeah. >> Uh, next we have the clubhouse. Uh, anybody want to talk about any park commission updates, committee updates? Good. >> Um, down there today, they're still they should finish up all the flooring with the baseboard and everything this week.
That'll be completely done. Um Andy will get the second coat of wax on everything and then um we should hopefully be able to start moving everything back into the kitchen area and it'll look pretty good. >> Good. Great. Um and Gary, you have anything for good.
Okay. So then we got next item. Oh >> I'm so used to saying them. I got to catch myself. >> All right. We have resolution number 2026-0323-5 sourceful community benefit grant. This was talked about at the workshop. Um it
is a pres a source well grant um for a proposed project that includes safety related improvements to reduce risk, improve visibility and enhance safety of park users, including but not limited to installation of security and Wi-Fi enabled cameras to improve monitoring
and incident response. Installation of protective netting to prevent golf balls from entering public areas. Installation of speed bumps and corresponding signage to reduce vehicle speeds in park areas. Pavement markings including crosswalk
painting to improve pedestrian safety. Installation of fencing to prevent children from entering parking areas from the swimming hole and placement of trash recepticles to maintain clean and hazard-free park environments.
And so if I get a motion that >> I'll make that motion. >> Makes the motion. >> Second it. >> Gary second. The motion. Uh any discussion on it? No. Um if all in favor say I. >> I.
>> Opposed. Uh motion carried for resolution 2026- 0323-5 the sourceville community benefit grant. >> So this goes in by when? Laura? I need to have it submitted by April 22nd.
>> Okay. And then we hear back. >> They actually didn't put that on there. >> I would think relatively soon. >> Quickly after. >> Okay. >> Okay. Golf course staffing. Oh, here we go. Bradley's up.
>> Good evening, everybody. >> So, I'll start off with a few updates. Um Jim and I are continuing to uh do the deferred maintenance for the year, finishing sharpening reels, um changing oil on the carts, all that good stuff. I'd like to extend a thank you to Rick
and Tyler from public works for their help with removing brush from the park in the last week. Uh when the ground dries out, we can work on getting everything rad up and remove what remains on the course. Um, happy to say from everything I've seen so far, um, except for the greens that are covered, of course,
everything's looking pretty good down at the course. Seems like it's wintered well. The snow pack definitely helped us. Um, we did have a look around. There's a few more trees that have fallen. Well, several more trees that have fallen recently, and also with the snow being gone, it's revealed quite a
lot of downed brush. Um, specifically on the old nine. Um, we've reached out to a few groups who've helped us in the past doing some volunteer work, the golf team being one of them, uh, just to help us get cleaned up and ready. Um, I'd also like to propose some people
to hire. Um, first off, I'd like to thank, uh, everybody who applied and showed interest in working with golf course this year. We had a absolutely fantastic turnout for candidates. I was very, very happy and they were all very good quality candidates. Um, so tonight
I am seeking the approval to hire the following staff. Um, Trace Swanson for one of our high school seasonal positions estimated to be about 32 hours a week at a rate of $15 an hour. Uh, should I go through them all or Okay.
>> So, >> uh, Henry Stam for our second high school seasonal position, uh, working up to 40 hours per week at a rate of $15 per hour. and JD Fulier for our rough mower position estimated to work about 30 hours a week at $16 per hour.
>> Um I think I probably need a motion for that. >> I'll make a motion to hire those three positions at those wages. >> Second. >> Yeah. Any discussion? >> Okay. All in favor say I.
>> I. I. >> Opposed. A motion carried. Bradley, >> let's see here >> on your uh green covers. >> Yes, >> we know to pull them. >> It's actually one of our reps that's worked with us. He's going to be
stopping by and I'm hoping he can give some good insight in there. It'll be a few weeks yet. Just you want to make sure that they're not exposed to frost and everything. Okay. >> Uh Laura, would you mind passing these down, please? So, I'd also like to update the council
that we are conducting second interviews for that last position. Um, we have three candidates coming in tomorrow. Um, every one of them seems like they'd be a fantastic fit for our facility. Everybody'd be bringing a different experience and a different specialty.
The staff, initially I had asked for one person to fill that position. Now, in light of some of the exceptional candidates we've had and what I feel they could bring to our facility, I'm asking to move that from one to hire two people in this position. Um, and the
reasons being for that are quite numerous. I've uh first off, I want to say I have reviewed the budget with Laura. Even if we do hire a second candidate, we will remain within the budget. Um, and uh the reasons being uh covering weekends is a direct cause of the
majority of our overtime. It would also help eliminate some burnout that results from inevitably having to work weekends. The utilization of a second person in this position would reduce our expected weekend coverage per person from about every third to every fifth weekend,
which during our season can be huge. Um, this would also allow us to work and along with some of the other hires allow us to utilize two people on most weekends. Now, every weekend's a race against the clock um for a single person because at minimum you're cleaning the
bathrooms in the parks and the campground, mowing the greens, cleaning the shelters if necessary, emptying garbages on the course in the park, fill water jugs, fill da dirt along with anything else that happens to come up. Um and to have all that done before the
campers are woken up and before the golf course is full is uh with now our commitment to 18 holes can be next to impossible. So splitting these duts and being when Jim we to counter that overtime we put
um with the additional staff we feel pretty strongly that we'd be able to manage that a little better and it would be possible to take that time during during the week. Um, so in light of the next council meeting, and since we are interviewing these people tomorrow, I'd like to give
them an answer as soon as possible. Um, the next council meeting being the 13th, and with the good weather coming, I'm hoping to pre-approve the hiring of the two people or two of tomorrow's candidates pending a clean background check for an expected 40 hours a week at $19 an hour, um, without having to wait
until our next meeting in April 13th. Uh, one of the candidates would ideally start Monday, April 6th or Monday, April 13th, as their schedule allows, so Jim and I can utilize him in preparing to open the course, while the other would start May 1st to be able to assist us until the end of the season. We could
have somebody because of the limit of the six-month term, um, we'd have somebody to help us open, but somebody would also be around long enough to help us blow out lines and cover in the fall. So, um I was just going to say typically
we would you'd come to us and we would approve the way if we do two and then you'd go and we'd approve the people the next meeting. >> Um but uh you've I think Bradley you've done your due diligence on this. I mean I um is for me personally if I if if the
park committee members are okay with it. I mean, I'm just generally saying we we'll put it out for a discussion after we we'll do a motion and then we can discuss it. But I just want to say that first. I mean, I >> it sounds like it's urgent. So, but anyway, can I get a motion? Is that it?
I'm sorry. Is that >> No, that that's all I have. I to explain that sheet I handed out to you. That was just an example week and you've read through what I've noted on there. >> So, can uh do can I get a motion for the approval of hiring two two people?
Go ahead, Gary. >> Oh, I'll make the motion for the two additional hires. >> Okay. >> I'll second it >> and then second it. Is there any discussion with anybody on this? I know it's kind of I wasn't aware of it, but like I said, Bradley, I got full >> I just appreciate you coming in with all the numbers. Yeah. >> Ready? And
>> you know, normally like the mayor said, it's not the way we would do it, but >> you did your due diligence and I think everybody appreciates that. So, thank you. >> And I love the fact that you're thinking about reduc I mean no overtime, >> Mhm. comp time, all those things. >> It every >> sense
>> everyone we can utilize and schedule helps. Y so >> you guys can have a life outside of that course. >> Do you got any >> and that's huge. >> Sarah, you're right. >> No, I I trust Jim and Brad. They know what they need and >> they do >> the type of people they need. >> Yep. So all in favor say I.
>> I. Opposed. Uh motion carried Bradley. >> We're look actually it's going to be exciting in two weeks to hear about the people. So >> yeah, and I I will be sending an update. We're hoping to have answers sometime midweek. So, I'll be sending an update on to you with their names and who they are. So,
other than that, I don't have anything else. Any questions for me at this time? >> No. Nice job on that. >> Thank you. Are you grinding out the stumps? >> Pardon me. >> Are you grinding out the stumps that are in the park? >> Right now, we don't have any a plan because there are plenty on the course and in the park. Um, we've I haven't
looked into it, but it's been on my radar. >> Just curious. >> Is that something you would like to see or the park board? I guess we can talk about board meeting. >> Yeah. >> Whatever everybody's else thinks. I just know that there's a few now in that area. >> Yes. >> And they're not small stones.
>> No. >> No. >> Yeah, I've noticed that, too. >> Throw some flower pots on there. Pretty >> little cutout of the Lorax. >> Yes, please. He speaks for the trees. >> Thank you, Bradley. >> Next, we have a city administrator
update. Uh, Lauren must be at a chemical for now. >> I was told I need to speak into this. Apparently, I don't. >> Um, citywide garage sales. Everyone is so excited about this. >> Yes. >> Um, they are scheduled May 13th through
the 16th. This isn't something that the city handles themselves. Sarah Funk is still running that. She does a great job. She sends us all the information and we update as we can. So, there are a lot of calls coming in. I promise we'll
get you the information via Facebook. Um, citywide cleanup day is scheduled for May 16th. I have confirmed that the fire department will do their brush pickup. I believe solid waste and we'll have a
meeting to go through pricing and everything. It's still a little too early on it. The other thing is we have received our cleanup day grant agreements. So, I have those sitting over there for John and Sarah to sign. They're the same things every year.
Uh, the other piece is Lutheran Social Services, which is who does the meals here in the senior center. They wanted me to let you know that they are looking for a site coordinator for peers. Um, I
have all the information here if anyone is interested in it and would like to ask questions. They're also always looking for volunteers. And the other part is they do still offer din options.
They still do the delivery, but it seems to have gone down quite a bit the dine in here. So, can certainly come in and have your meal. They just need to have you call to pre-register for it. So great people to work with. I would
recommend if you are interested to give them a call. Um and all that information can be found here at city hall. >> The other thing I just recently learned is this is Joseph's last meeting
>> with peers council meeting. His last day is April 3rd. >> New York Times called you. >> Yep. >> A Washington Post. You settled then. Okay. >> Actually, it probably is a gaming a
gaming company actually. >> No, it's up in North Dakota. Another general reporting job. >> Congratulations. >> Congratulations. >> Thanks for everything. >> All the tree up there for you. That's nice. >> And now we're those were Oh, I was going
to do the update on the donation to the big brother big sister. Um, I have not been able to review that email. What I gathered from it is they are looking for a donation. Now, I will say that the budget committee, we do always put all
the donations in one spot. We don't usually plan for extra money. So, I just want to let you know that we can add it to our budget conversations or if you guys want at the next meeting to vote on, I don't know how you'd like to do it. I believe everyone received the email from
them. >> Yeah. I mean, >> maybe at the time of your budget stuff, just kind of talk about maybe having some >> I don't want to say extra money, but for things like that that come through that are pertinent to our community >> to do that and then next thing you know, we're up to like over 10 grand giving them, right? It goes really fast. That's
why it's really tough because um it was literally we were we had the what before you came on we had a $10,000 budget and they were going $12,000 even off the $10,000 budget. So >> you can't do that. >> I know. And so it so we that's what we kind of came up with our budget thing.
Let's just pick the ones that So, our goal was is that if it if if it is affects the city, if it directly affects the people of peers just for the fact that um they they're paying for it. It's coming out of their tax dollars. If we
were like a a Lions Club or a commercial club, it isn't coming out of the PE, you know, it's not being forced that people to pay for it. So, we try to do our due diligence uh with with what we give out. Now, this probably does affect our community, but maybe not. I don't know if it directly does or how it does
because you can say almost anything affects it. So, I don't know. I my suggest Oh, go ahead. >> Well, I was say it also is something we could consider coming out of like the golf course income or like our um what was it the >> enterprise funds kind of thing. So, I
don't know. >> Either that or either that or you know, we had a couple other things come up, you know, that that we've poo pooed. M maybe we just have maybe when we do a budget meeting if you guys are okay with that we we'll look take a hard look at them or we'll have a list and we'll talk about them at a council meeting and say
who should we put on for next year if they request it. That way >> we can say hey at least we're looking at them and we're adding them to the budget versus also going we got $10,000 and then >> Yep. >> What happened before Lynn was >> people would flood us because they knew
they only had so much money. So we'd get the first quarter there'd be all kinds of Yeah. Yeah. Well, and I think that's when most people ask, but yeah, I get that. Um, we should keep a running list then. Yeah. Of who has asked us this year, so we can go through them. >> Absolutely. >> Yeah, that makes sense.
>> I got that. >> Okay. >> And maybe let these people know instead of just saying we're not. It's just we didn't plan for it, >> right? >> But we will take you into consideration for the 2027. >> Absolutely. >> That makes sense. >> It does. Yeah. Yep. So that was a
discuss it went it's gone relatively we is it the second year I think we've did it Sarah yeah sec this is the second year and we are getting a little push back on it from some stuff but you know it is kind of what it is and >> do the best we can >> and we can at least look at review it every year and um and and we can talk to
the council and say look at if we got if we add $2,000 to it who would we pick for the $2,000 something like that or come up with a number and >> say look we'll budget in an extra 2,000 who do you want I give the money to based off of requests from the year before.
>> I could also when we get those I could let them know, you know, we've already made our budget for this year and I will add you to the >> That'd be awesome. Then we're not hit not then we're not getting uh hit at every meeting with stuff and saying no. >> Would that be great? Yeah, that'd be
great. Just if they if they do that, just send them a letter or something. >> Brand new this year. Is that how you want me to do it? I can send you in the weekly update. Well, we should decide though then which ones we feel are appropriate though because it won't be everything, right? >> No. Right. I think we should decide that
though when we're let's first round of budget meetings, we can have a list and present it. We'll do a workshop or something and present to the council and we say, "How about this one? How about that one?" And >> you know, >> makes sense. >> Work for you, Gary. >> Neglecting you guys. >> Yes.
>> All right. With that, >> you guys look at the back of my head, but >> it's bald. And if they receive any donations the rest of this year, I'll just I can let them know that our budget has been >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> I think I just add them up and put them do them in a workshop. >> Yep.
>> Yep. >> Y >> I didn't have anything else. >> I I really don't have anything. I don't have anything either. >> Thank you, Joseph, for your service. >> Yep. >> And good luck in North Dakota. >> You got Lynn. Anything else? >> Good.
>> Okay. So, Donnie, I guess uh >> 7:49. I'll make a motion to adjurnn. >> Donnie makes a motion to adjurnn. >> I'll second. >> Sarah second motion. All in favor say I. I. >> Opposed. A motion carried.