What this meeting did about specific topics, organized by issue rather than by document.
Consent agenda approvals
The Council accepted the consent agenda as presented, which covered the March 14 minutes, claims and the treasurer's report, Ordinance 2023-01 for MS4/NPDES stormwater requirements, the 2024 Upper Rum River Watershed Management Organization budget, and Adrienne Christensen's revised resignation date.
Agenda: 3, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E. Motions: M002. Speakers: Breyen, Fladebo.
March Fire Department report
The Fire Department reported nine March incidents, an average response time of 11 minutes and 37 seconds, a $6,500 fire loss, and reminders about gas regulators, grass fire season, and burning permits.
Agenda: 5. Speakers: Fire Chief Schmidt.
March Sheriff's Department report
The Sheriff's Department reported 105 March calls for service, including Bar None calls, alarms, medicals, animal complaints, DWI-related incidents, a trespassing arrest, and a reminder to watch for motorcycles.
Agenda: 6. Speakers: Lieutenant Jacobson.
Payroll tax refund and annual audit
Administrator Lehner reported that the City expected a $4,557.13 payroll tax refund from a 2020 overpayment and that the annual audit was scheduled for the week of May 8, with staff and the finance consultant preparing materials.
Agenda: 8A, 8D. Speakers: Administrator Lehner, Rainville.
Adrienne Christensen resignation and goodbye
The Council approved changing Adrienne Christensen's resignation date to April 7 through the consent agenda, and Administrator Lehner read her letter thanking the Mayor, Council, Administrator, and Deputy Clerk for the opportunity to serve the City.
Agenda: 8B, 3E. Motions: M002. Speakers: Administrator Lehner.
Recycling Center operations and May 20 Recycling Day
The Administrator reminded Council of the May 20 recycling event, invited volunteers, and reported positive resident comments about the Recycling Center, reduced illegal dumping since cameras were installed, and new regular hours.
Agenda: 8E. Speakers: Administrator Lehner.
Donna Ogdahl administrative assistant hire
The Council approved hiring Donna Ogdahl as the full-time Administrative Assistant. The packet described the job offer as $20 per hour with full city benefits and a six-month probation period, and the minutes note she was available to start April 19, 2023.
Agenda: 9B1, 8C. Motions: M003. Speakers: Fladebo, Rainville, Administrator Lehner.