Nerstrand City Council Budget Meeting - September 12, 2023

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PRESENT: Mayor Todd Evavold, Council Members John Harris, Dan Pfleger, Monica Gernandt, Kevin O’Brien

ALSO PRESENT: Public Works Steve McDowell, Sandy Borders, Interim City Clerk

CITY HALL ROOF REPAIR:

The City received quotes for the repair of the roof on City Hall that was damaged by the hail storm. Quote was received from Bargen Incorporated for the cleaning, prepping for the repair, coating of plastic cement, fiberglass roofing membrane for the repair. The quote has been approved by the League of Minnesota Cities, the city of Nerstrand’s insurance carrier, in the amount of $3,750.00.

MOTION: Motion to approve the quote for the roof repair as presented from Bargen Incorporated.

Motion made by Council Member Pfleger, second by Council Member O’Brien

Ayes: Harris, Evavold, Pfleger, Gernandt, O'Brien Nays: None

2024 Budget Discussion

There was further discussion regarding the 2024 Annual budget. The position for the City Clerk would have a wage of between $23-$27 per hour for 20 hours per week. Other discussion included having $4,000 in both the water and sewer budgets for the clerk wages.

Council member Gernandt discussed the cost of LP gas. She mentioned the possibility of changing the LP gas companies and she will do a cost comparison between companies.

Motion Adjourn:

MOTION: Motion by Council Member Harris, second by Council Member Gernandt to adjourn.

Ayes: Harris, Evavold, Pfleger, Gernandt, O'Brien Nays: No

Todd Evavold

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Mayor Todd Evavold

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Sandra Borders, Interim City Clerk