City of Long Prairie Proceedings

City of Long Prairie
7:00 P.M., Monday May 20th, 2024
City Council Meeting Held in Person &
Via-Teleconference
The Long Prairie City Council met in person and by phone at City Hall, 7:00 pm, on Monday May 20th, 2024. Mayor David Wright called the meeting to order with Council members Jim Kreemer, Clint Krueger, JoAnn Schroeder, and Lilah Gripne present. Police Chief Ryan Hanson, Fire Chief Dan Laumeyer, Amanda Hinson, Officer Trevor Larson, Scott Thomas and Kent Louwagie.
The council reviewed the agenda and bills.
Council member Gripne motioned Kreemer seconded to approve the agenda and the bills for April 12th-May 17th, 2024, with the removal of the bill for library cleaning services. Motion Carried.
(Public Comment)
Amanda Hinson addressed the city council regarding concerns with the odors and smells from suspected industries Central Bi Products wastewater ponds.
(Council Reports)
Public Works: Council Member Krueger presented the council public works report. The daily water/wastewater rounds and samples are going fine, Public Works has been busy sweeping streets, mowing grass, spraying weeds, and flushing hydrants. The flowers will be ready to be picked up on Thursday, May 23rd.
Planning & Zoning: Council member Kreemer provide an update on the upcoming Planning & Zoning meeting for May 28th.
Public Safety: Council member Kreemer provided a request from the Fire Department for approval to be involved in the Memorial Day and Prairie Days Parade, the upcoming Legion Freedom Riders event on June 1st. Calls of service for the police department totaled to 208 for the last two weeks. LPGE and St. Mary’s schools will have their DARE graduation event on Thursday May 23rd. The council acknowledges the Fire Departments participation in the parades.
Liquor Store: Council member Schroeder provided a Liquor Store report.
Health & Library: Council member Gripne provided update on upcoming Health & Library activities. On May, 30th from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm in Sartell at the Resource Training Center, program called “Powered by Connections” which is available for small government officials. The library has on Saturday June 8th a creative event to create a canvas bag project. Tuesday June 11th, there will be a presentation titled Remarkable Reptiles, from 10:00-11:30 am.
Admin: Mayor Wright presented the approval of Katie Scheve from the May 16th special meeting. The tentative hire date is June 3rd.
EDA: Mayor Wright commented on the flower baskets. No meeting was held for the EDA last week due to lack of quorum. Lu provided Mayor Wright with an update on the Downtown Revitalization Grants and Projects.
(New Business)
The city council reviewed and discussed the request to close 9th ST NE from 2nd Ave to 4th Ave NE from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Scott Thomas addressed questions from the City Council
Council member Gripne motioned seconded by Schroeder to approve the request to close 9th ST NE from 2nd Ave to 4th Ave NE from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm and to allow for the Fire Department to assist with Demolition Derby. Motion carried.
The council reviewed the Seal Coating Bids and recommendations. The council discussed with City Engineer Kent Louwagie the seal coating project and costs. Kent provided an explanation of the bids coming in higher than what was originally estimated. Due to the increased costs, the council considered just area 1 of the proposed project. Area 1 for seal coating would include the streets around 1st ST S from 6th Ave S North to 2nd Ave S.
Council member Kreemer motioned seconded by Krueger to accept the low bid from Allied Blacked top and proceed with Area 1 with costs being $67,263.60. Motion carried.
The council discussed the donation request from the Community Concern for Youth Program. The council discussed the uses for which the donation funds would go towards.
Council member Gripne motioned seconded by Kreemer to approve resolution of sponsorship 24-05-20-15 for the Community Concern for Youth Program in the amount of $3,459.00 for 2025. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION OF SPONSORSHIP 24-05-20-15
Said Resolution is on file at City Hall and may be viewed Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The council discussed the cell phone policy amendment per discussion at the May 6th council meeting.
Council member Schroeder motioned seconded by Krueger to approve resolution 24-05-20-16 amending the cell phone policy as presented. Motion carries 4 to 1.
CITY OF LONG PRAIRIE
RESOLUTION # 24-05-20-16
RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTION 25 OF THE CITY OF LONG PARIRIE EMPLOYEE POLICY
Said Resolution is on file at City Hall and may be viewed Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Council member Krueger motioned seconded by Kreemer to approve the temporary liquor license for the Todd County Ag Society for the Todd County Fair for June 26th through June 30th. Motion carried.
The beach supervisors presented where Katelyn Payne, Christine, Ruda, and Myra Buhl. The city will continue to accept applications for these positions. The supervisor will start the week of May 27th and the hours will be Thursday through Sunday, noon to 7:00 pm.
Council member Kreemer motioned seconded by Gripne to approve the beach supervisors for 2024, Katelyn Payne, Chritine Ruda, and Myra Buhl.
There being no further business, motioned by Krueger seconded by Kreemer to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
Ted Gray,
Interim City Administrator/Clerk
David Wright,
Mayor
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Ted Gray, Interim City Administrator/Clerk David Wright, Mayor