The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session August 14, with all members present (Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Jessy Betts, Mike Hadland and city administrator Deb Zimmer).
A letter was received by the city, from Trout Run Ginseng and Shrimp LLC. It explained that the firm plans to start an indoor shrimp production facility, and explained why this industry is rapidly growing in the USA. The letter stated in part, “We would like to lease the incubator building currently being used by AMD Distribution. I believe the building helped them grow to the size they now are and also believe that they have established themselves and no longer need this building to grow their business. Here is what we would propose. We would like a seven year lease for $1/year.” The letter goes on to explain that if the business is successful, they would hope to invest in a new building in the future, and pointed out that, as an example, Tru Shrimp Company is building a $50 million facility in Luverne, Minn. After discussion, the council chose to table the issue until the next regular meeting, so that all relevant people can be consulted.
EMT hirings were discussed next, with the council voting to hire Kyle Holmberg, about whom Zimmer said, “He comes certified, with experience.” The council also voted to hire Caitlin Miller and Stephanie Bowe. Zimmer said, “Caitlin and Stephanie are not currently certified. They will be taking EMT class. We will pay for their certification and class. If they do not become certified, they reimburse the city.”
Zimmer shared that she had received the final pay estimate (billing) for the Lyndale/Fremont street project, and it totals $25,128.50. She stated, “The work is completed…we’re $100,000 under budget (for the entire project).” She also explained that the surplus would go toward reducing future levies. The council voted to pay the billing as submitted.
The council accepted a bid from Bargen Incorporated for crack filling at a quoted total price of $89,287.90. The work will be done on four separate areas of Spring Valley streets. The meeting adjourned about 6:10 p.m. The next regular meeting of the city council will be Monday, August 28 at 6 p.m. The public is welcome.
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