Melissa Burnett, cable television administrator, asked the city council at the April 23 meeting to approve the purchase of a HD Cablecast base unit and slideshow as recommended by the Cable Access Board.
The total cost of the upgrade is $11,281.48. The school district has agreed to share the cost. The council approved the upgrade to high definition; the city’s share costing $5,640.74. The upgrade will give CCTV the capability to send HD videos to Mediacom. A weather/information package is included. A subscription to “Total Info” will be discontinued, which has cost $995 per year.
Brian Burkholder, Public Works, asked for and received approval to install six street lights on Hillside Dr. at a cost of $17,010. The lights will be installed from the intersection of Hilltop Lane north to Highway 30/74.
Burkholder said he also talked to MnDot about them installing a light. They want to do a feasibility study first, checking the traffic count to see if a light is needed at that intersection. If MnDOT approves a light at the intersection of Hillside Dr. and Highway 30/74, they will cover that portion of the cost (about $3,000).
The condition of the alley between Second and Third St., between Main and Fillmore is in tough condition. Burkholder said he had a quote of $18,500 to do a mill and overlay of the alley, which was approved.
Other business in brief
• Mayor Russ Smith read a proclamation proclaiming May 6 through May 12 as Municipal Clerks Week to recognize municipal clerks for their dedication to the communities they represent.
• Approval was given for the Growers’ Market in City Park, May 10 through October 25.
• Mayor Smith appointed himself to serve on the board of directors of the Chatfield Center for the Arts, Inc. He will have voting rights. Putting a city council member on the board is expected to assist in developing key communication between the CCA, Inc. and the city council.
• Matthew Gathje’s resignation from his position as EMT was approved with thanks for his service.
• A payment of $3,000 to VFW Post for Main St. U.S. Flag maintenance and replacement was approved.
• A cleaning contract to clean Chatfield City Hall between the city and ABC Ability Building Center was approved.
• A raffle permit for the Caleb Eide Memorial Foundation on September 1 at the Chosen Valley Country Club was approved.