During the May 8 city council meeting, Mabel City Clerk Karen Larson announced that the city has scheduled a public hearing on May 23 at 6 p.m. The hearing will be held at city hall. The public hearing is an opportunity for residents to ask questions and share their options regarding the city’s potential water project.
Mayor Adam Wilder called the meeting of the Mabel City Council to order at 6:30 p.m.
In addition to Mayor Wilder, council members Kirsten Wyffels, Cory Wilson and Tina Bakke were present. Councilmember Valerie Arnold was absent. City employees in attendance included City Clerk Larson and Public Works Director Robert (Bob) Mierau.
The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from the April 10 city council meeting, as well as the financial reports, disbursements, and claims, as presented.
Old Business
Reminder: Clean-up Day on Saturday, May 11, is from 8 a.m. to noon at the wastewater treatment plant. Fees are $10.00 per truckload or $20 per trailer load for acceptable dumpster items, an additional $15 charge for each appliance, television, or computer, and an additional $10 charge for each mattress or box spring.
Tollefson Construction was awarded the contract to enclose the doors on the west side of the Mabel Public Library. One of the doors will be replaced with a window to provide additional lighting in the library. The total cost is $3,050.
New Business
The council approved a zoning permit for Dominic and Kathy Wathier, 202 Lyndale St. N., to replace an existing wood retaining wall with block and replace the shingles on the garage.
Residents are reminded that due to Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, garbage and recycling pick up will take place on Thursday, May 30.
Katie Bergey was hired as the director for the 2024 summer recreation program. The council approved employee wages for the summer recreation program, the activities which are the same as last year, and agreed to fund the swim bus. Each participant will receive a free t-shirt thanks to community sponsors.
Larson updated the council on the property inspections. Three mowing letter and one call to a resident regarding mower, and 15 letters regarding the property inspections were sent out. Larson added the city has not heard anything.
Wyffels stated that the library received a limited number of applications, prompting the library board to consider extending the deadline to Friday, May 31. The council approved the library board’s request. The new deadline for interested parties to submit their applications is Friday, May 31.
The League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) will appraise all city-owned properties.
Mayor Wilder emphasized the importance of not mowing grass clippings in the street.
The council approved a five-year contract with Emergency Communication Systems out of Little Chute, Wis., to inspect and maintain the city’s warning system. The cost is $550 per year for five years.
Reports
Wyffels reported that EDA did not meet, and all loans are current.
Public Works Department Director Bob Mierau provided an update, stating that approximately 15 commercial electric meters still need to be installed. Mierau noted, “There is a little bit of a blip, not with the meters themselves -they’re new. They are not lining up with the sockets. The sockets are pretty loose. Either we have to switch sockets or upgrade the meters. As of right now 98% are completed and work just fine.” He added that they are actively seeking a solution to address the issue. Additionally, Mierau announced that the sewer cleaning is done for this year and the hydrant flushing is completed. Mierau will be meeting with Project Engineer Carson Hackett from Davy Engineering Co. before the May 23 public hearing to go over the design of the potential water main project.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:04 p.m.
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