Mayor Scott Wallace called the City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. October 15, 2024, with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council present: Zeb Baumann, Emily Krage, and Steve Westby. Staff present: Michelle Quinn, Randy Thesing, Josh Hongerholt, and Brett Hurley. A list of public members present is on file.
CASH 13/Spruce Street Project: Engineer Olinger requested adoption of a resolution which the county’s grantor wants as assurance that the city, as a collaborating agency, is on board with their portion of the project. Motion by Krage, seconded by Westby, to adopt the following resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 2024-21
Resolution for Municipal Consent
Whereas, plans for Project No. SAP 028-613-013 showing proposed preliminary alignment, profiles, grades, and cross-sections for the construction, reconstruction, or improvement of County State-Aid Highway No. 13 within the limits of the City of Houston as a State Aid Project have been prepared and presented to the City of Houston.
Now Therefore, Be it Resolved by the Council of the City of Houston, Minnesota: That said preliminary plans be in all things approved.
Liquor Liability Requirements: Motion by Westby, seconded by Baumann to increase the required liquor liability amounts to 500/500/100/500. Motion carried unanimously.
Personnel Items:
Police Officer Trainee: Chief Hurley reported on discussion with the Administrator to find a way to attract a candidate for the vacant officer position. He presented a Police Officer Trainee position description and shared how they envisioned the position to help the City. Motion by Baumann, seconded by Krage to approve submission of the position description, drafting of an employment contract, and contingent upon attorney review, post for the position. Motion carried unanimously.
Banyon Module: Motion by Krage, seconded by Westby to authorize the purchase and ongoing support for Banyon Direct Deposit Email Notification at a one-time cost of $395 and $95 annually for ongoing support. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Works Sander: Motion by Krage, seconded by Westby, to authorize the purchase of a 2024 in-inventory sander from Michael’s Truck Equipment. Motion carried unanimously.
Root River Trail Extension: Motion by Baumann, seconded by Westby to authorize membership in SMART, Rails to Trails Conservancy, and The Parks and Trails Council contingent that this action complies with laws regulating council activity. Motion carried unanimously.
Canvas Board Meeting: Motion by Krage, seconded by Baumann to schedule the Canvass Board Meeting on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, beginning at 5:50 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Solicit Bids for Newspaper Publishing: Motion by Krage, seconded by Baumann to authorize the solicitation of bids for publishing for 2025. Motion carried unanimously.
Minutes and Bills: Motion by Krage, seconded by Westby to approve the minutes of the September 9th, 2024, regular meeting, and bills as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Items to be Placed on File: Motion by Baumann, seconded by Westby to place on file the following items. Motion carried unanimously.
Library minutes, reports, and statistics
Correspondence from MDH
Adjourn: Motion by Westby, seconded by Baumann to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. The next regular meeting of the Council is scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, 2024.
By: Scott Wallace, Mayor
Attest: Michelle Quinn, Clerk/Administrator
Above proceedings are only a summary. Full text available for public inspection at City Hall as well as the following website: www.houston.govoffice.com
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