Brownsville’s City Council met Wednesday, April 5 at Brownsville Community Center from 7-9:33 p.m. Council members present included Mayor Jean Meyer, Tim Klug, Barb Hurley, Jacob Danielson, and Pam Walhovd. Also in attendance include City Clerk Steve Schuldt, City Treasurer Jenna Knight, and Dean Twite, city maintenance.
Brownsville’s Lions Club extended a generous helping hand in offering to conduct and fund five projects that better serve the people of Brownsville. Projects include: 1) Lower the ballpark/concession stand door so people do not trip. 2) Raise braces on stand so people do not bump their heads. 3) Replace the wood walkway to the bathroom with cement. 4) Paint visible lines for pickleball. 5) Include bean bag boards for residents to play; the bean bag boards will replace the horseshoe pits that had been removed the previous year. The council accepted and gratefully thanked the Lions for their service.
Councilors approved the minutes from Wednesday, March 1 regular monthly council meeting. Council member Hurley recommended the inclusion of “accept agenda” to future agendas. Council members briefly discussed restructuring the agenda to include future reports and presentations shared at an earlier time during meetings. The council added an additional item to Floor Correspondence – additional street lighting be provided on Brook St. due to lack of it being a safety hazard. City Clerk Schuldt will look further into this matter.
The council approved four treatments for $200 through Debore Pest Control, the treatments will take place four times over the summer at the ballpark/concessions stand. The treatments target unwanted pests such as spiders, bees, etc. The concessions stand is widely used over the summer by being rented out or used for Brownsville Days.
Brownsville’s Bluffview Manor Apartments located 104 N. 7th St. is undergoing a few changes.
The Manor-North Entrance Mitigation Proposal got moved to next month for update.
The council approved an updated lease agreement for Bluffview Manor Apartments. The security deposit is set at $500 compared to the previous $200. The daily late fee is set at $10 compared to the previous $2. Each household is allowed a maximum of two pets, each weighing less than 40 pounds; pets include either a cat or dog. The pet deposit is set at $200 per pet. No monthly pet fee will be issued. Council member Hurley expressed concern about household damages pets may cause. Mayor Meyer shared the pet deposit is to cover pet related damages and that pets serve a positive purpose in offering companionship to tenants.
Manor Apartment #9’s remodel needs were addressed. The council looked at four quotes in regards to shower replacement. They agreed to Home Depot’s solid surface shower walls that extend up to the ceiling, at a rate of $4,126. In addition, a vanity and mirror will also be included at a rate of $850. Apartment #9 is in need of a paint job; the council agreed to such at a rate of $750 performed by an insured vendor.
Apart from Apartment #9, the Manor’s entryway and commons area is also in need of a paint job. The council tabled this matter for the time being.
Council member Walhovd wishes to look into cleaning and maintaining tenants’ existing air conditioners. Walhovd will look into estimates in regards to maintenance costs and share her findings at next month’s regular council meeting.
The council approved RCT Sewer & Vac LLC to conduct a sewer line jetting and camera inspection. Sewer jetting is used to maintain drains or clear blockages on residential, commercial, or municipal sewer drainage systems. RCT has conducted Brownsville’s inspection for the last three years. Last year’s jetting and inspection led to the discovery of three manholes and a sewer line break. RCT charges $1.82 per foot. Twite referred to RCT as “top notch!”
Mayor Meyer and Council member Klug will hold interviews half an hour in length the week of April 17 after 4 p.m. for Summer Recreation Lead (an adult 18+) and assistants, for Brownsville’s Summer Recreation Program.
The Brownsville City Council will hold a special LBAE (Local Board of Appeal and Equalization) meeting Tuesday, May 2 at 6 p.m. at Brownsville Community Center. The next regular council meeting will take place at Brownsville Community Center on Wednesday, May 3 at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
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