Mankato City Council approves swimming pool repairs, paint

Mankato City Council approve repairs and painting for pool

 


The regular meeting of the Mankato City Council was held on May 2. Mayor Justin Schoonover was present. Councilmen present were Sam Becker, Kevin Ost, Rodney Payne, Lyle Dauner and George Hennion. Also present was City Attorney, Darrell E. Miller and Interim City Clerk, Sharon McCormick.

Visitors present were: Jerry Beecker; Darren Prince, KMEA; Wayne Gardner; Sheriff Don Jacobs; Carl Murray; Matt Badger, city employee; Eldon Dunstan; Jim Zadina, city employee; Don Koester; Abby Elkins; Rokesh Pie; Shelby Bohnert; Shelby Denard.

Sheriff Don Jacobs requested an increase in $5,000 in the amount the city pays the sheriff’s office for law enforcement services within the city limits.

Shelby Bohnert and Abby Elkins made a presentation and provided the council with a grant application for a program sponsored by Blue Cross-Blue Shield. Shelby and Abby advised the city that if the council was interested, they would need to make a request by May 15, and pass a resolution by July.

Eldon Dunstan inquired as to the possibility of building a duplex on the free land in Johnson’s Addition. Eldon was advised to select the lots upon which he wished to build and to submit an application and a detailed building permit application.

Wayne Gardner requested rezoning of the lots south of the Mankato Express for RV purposes. Wayne was instructed to leave a filing fee and to prepare and submit an application for rezoning.

The statement of Ashton Cates in the amount of $33,850 for repairs and repainting at the swimming pool was approved unanimously.

Jim Zadina, city employee, updated the council on the sewer project and also the removal of sludge from the city ponds. Zadina suggested no action be taken at this time. Rokesh Pie, owner of Travel Inn & Suites, requested an adjustment on his water bill. The council advised Mr. Pie it was not the city’s practice to make a leak adjustment when the leak was on the property owner’s side of the meter. Mr. Pie also requested that the city allow him to use city equipment to make needed repairs on his property. The council advised Mr. Pie the city did not make a practice of allowing city equipment to be used by private parties. Matt Badger, city employee, agreed to go to Mr. Pie’s motel and try to assist him to identify areas of concern with electrical and water usage.

Darren Prince and Jerry Beecker of KMEA made a presentation of the projected costs of electricity generation through the use of Caterpillar engines. Prince and Beecker also discussed possible financing arrangements. No action was taken.

Don Koester presented a building permit that had been submitted by Jewell County Strong for the construction of the fitness center. The council deferred taking any action on the building permit and requested that representatives from Jewell County Strong appear and present further information regarding the project.

Jamie Potts was approved as a new member of the library board of the trustees.

The council approved the quote of Pierce Electronics in the amount of $23,877.30 for SCADA System, to replace the current system, which is not functioning properly. They also approved the quote of Pierce Electronics for repairs and improvements to the cameras at the Mankato City Park.

Sharon McCormick, city clerk, advised that a new splash pad committee had been organized. The members of the committee are Abby Elkins, Kayla Dunstan, Jessica Ruthstrom, Myka Zadina, Lori Zadina, Mackenzie Kohler and Sharon McCormick.

The council approved signing a pledge with Pathways-BC/BS for grant funds.

Sharon McCormick gave a report on the Jayhawk program.

Aundrea Badger was approved by the council as the pool manager for the 2023 pool season at a rate of $15 per hour and Avery Brown as assistant manger at a rate of $13 per hour.

Matt Badger was authorized to purchase a water line tap tool.

The mayor, with the consent of the council, appointed Scott Wright as municipal judge at a salary of $300; Carol Wakefield as city treasurer; Darrell Miller as city attorney; and Sharon McCormick as city clerk.

City Attorney Miller provided the council with an update on the process of securing easements for the sewer replacement project.

The council, by consensus, agreed to schedule a special meeting on May 24 at 6 p.m., to consider the adoption of a new manual, building permit of Jewell County Strong; and amendments to the animal ordinances. The city clerk was advised to give notice of the special meeting.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11 p.m.

 

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