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City of Effie September 10th, 2007 Minutes

In attendance: Mayor Matt David, Council Members: Liza Erickson, Lil Longtine, and T.J.Grady See attached for list of community members in attendance

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm. Motion by Grady to approve the minutes of the last meeting, seconded by Liza, MCU

OLD BUSINESS:

Sewer Project: The construction on the main lines and manholes has begun. Matt is continuing to work on grants to cover individual hook-ups. Flag men have been hired to manage traffic on Hwy 38. Motion by Matt to approve Resolution 2007-08 authorizing the purchase of lands for construction of wastewater treatment facility and approving Matt and Tranette to sign necessary documents, seconded by Grady, MCU. Liza asked if the sand and gravel that has been brought in is contaminated or treated. Matt said that it was not, that it was just regular sand and gravel. Motion by Matt to sign the PFA grant agreement, seconded by Liza, MCU.

Rec Area: The girl scouts have painted some. Jake Lepinski is going to fix the fence soon. The tennis court has been sealcoated and striped.

Joint Powers Board Community Plan: Liza stated that at the meeting they went over the goals for the next year. She said it was a large list. She also stated that the Joint Powers Board is pushing for more to be done than resurfacing on Hwy 38. Tim Johnson is looking for funds for this purpose. The Bigfork Valley Hospital has become a new member of the Joint Powers Board with Joel Karels representing them. Their next meeting is September 26th at 6pm in Marcell.

Streetscape: Matt will be meeting with Brian Anderson and Tim Johnson on Wednesday to talk about the city’s ideas.

Tom Boland stated that the Discovery Center in Marcell is in its final stages. He also asked to be placed on the agenda for next month to talk about the Itasca County Water Plan Implementation Committee.

Old School: The boarding of the windows will be done before the snow flies. Matt will make sure that the electricity has been shut off.

NEW BUSINESS:

MS Society Pull-Tab Resolution: Motion by Matt to approve Resolution 2007-07 for MN Lawful Gambling giving a premise permit to the Neighborhood Tavern for period beginning January 1st, 2008 to December 31st, 2009, seconded by Grady, MCU.

Hall Rental Waiver: Alan Kolm requested a hall rental waiver. He would need the use of the community center for himself and one other person for the period of two hours. Motion by Grady to waive the fee, seconded by Liza, MCU.

Dave Olson: Dave Olson asked the council to consider lengthening his contract-for-deed to 20 years which would lower his monthly payment $213.30. Dave stated that he would be the fee to amend the contract officially. After discussion, Grady made a motion to extend the contract-for-deed to 18 years at $223.12 per month and granting Matt and Tranette permission to sign any necessary papers, seconded by Liza, MCU.

Tom Boland asked that Tranette include all names of attendees of the monthly Effie Council Meetings in her minutes. Tranette agreed that she would include anyone who had signed the roster.

Bills: Motion by Grady to pay the bills, seconded by Liza, MCU.

The meeting was adjourned.