OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
CITY OF WEBSTER, SOUTH DAKOTA
Council room, City Hall, Webster, South Dakota, September 6, 2011, Mayor Mike Grosek presiding. Council members present: Wally Pribyl, Roger Monson, Jim Grimes, Wayne Klungseth, Dave Jesme and Morgan Dorsett; Attorney: Leon VanderLinden; staff: Linda Hoberg; Reporter and Farmer: George Thompson. Others present: Morton and Rusk Township representatives and several community members.
Motion by Monson, seconded by Pribyl to approve the minutes from the August 1st regular meeting and August 15th special meeting. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Pribyl, seconded by Klungseth to approve the following payroll and bills: Payroll (net) Admin. $3572.46, Liquor $3574.11, PT C. Metz $58.50, OT T. Woodell $45.23, Library $2317.55, Street $5221.34, PT R. Aadland $659.38, Police $9881.48, ST T. Kiefer $359.01. G. Premus $307.75, D. Roth $49.00, Animal Control S. Hargis $169.44, Sewer $2983.86, Water $1946.66, OT A. Larson $68.00, Parks R. Millim $1138.14, Ballfields M. Kiefer $1091.73, J. McClurg $640.72, J. Zenk $866.49, Cemetery $1985.68, L. Gaikowski $1230.41, S. Majeske $1256.00, Golf J. Aadland $1280.04, L. Bjerke $670.15, L. Carlson $708.79, D. Davidson $839.25, N. Guffin $1464.67, C. Sjurson $813.27, J. Valsvig $1144.77, Pool M. Bartos $252.45, D. Finnesand $610.68, S. Hairgrove $1263.96, L. Jorgenson $641.12, S. Larson $330.40, K. Meland $575.75, B. Sichmeller $581.34, T. Sinner $174.81, C. Somsen $200.84, K. Somsen $503.88, B. Steiner $455.80, T. Voss $546.15, Mayor and Council M. Dorsett $18.87, J. Grimes $18.87, M. Grosek $18.87, D. Jesme $18.87, W. Klungseth $18.87, R. Monson $18.87, W. Pribyl $18.87.
Claims: SD State Treasurer $3848.43-sales tax, USDA Rural Development $8042.00-lagoon expansion, Postmaster $244.40-bulk mailing, A & B Business $199.51-supplies, A and S Hardware $1014.29-supplies, A & W Restaurant $426.92-merchandise, American News $175.00-subscription, Alco $27.15-supplies, American Bottling Co. $91.00-resale, AFLAC $680.30-insurance, American Red Cross $214.00-lessons, A-Ox Welding $21.35-supplies, Auditor-Petty Cash $227.07-postage and supplies, Bituminous Paving, Inc. $105439.37, Brown & Saenger $87.00-election supplies, Buhl’s of Britton $256.00-services, City of Webster $1291.40-prepayments & water bills, Clark Engineering $31964.42-survey and design, Coca Cola $330.88-resale, Colonial Research Chemical $910.13-supplies, Cortrust Bank $2740.82-loan pymt, Dave Hahler Automotive $38.27-parts and labor, Dave’s Marine $150.00-banner, Doug’s Service & Marine $596.33-parts, Duerre Excavation $1103.31-services, East, VanderWoude, Grant & Co. $1500.00-audit, Ed’s Machine Shop $69.30-repairs, Ellwein Brothers $49133.95-merchandise, Emery-Pratt Company $166.69-books, ESS Brothers & Sons, Inc. $749.00-supplies, Frito-Lay $45.97-merchandise, Galls $262.25-clothing, Hansmeier & Son, Inc. $70.00-lawn mix, Hanten Repair $146.88-parts, Hayes Excavating $900.00-burials, Health Pool of SD $18098.58-insurance, Holland Family Distributing $91.00-resale, Holmquist Repair $332.26-parts, Hoverstadt’s Electric $45.00-labor, I-29 Emergency Vehicle Products $395.00-power relay, ITC $491.32-phone service, Johnson Brothers $14617.64-merchandise, Johnson Lumber $410.07-supplies, Eric Kwasniewski $298.92-reimbursement, L.G. Everist, Inc. $116.04-supplies, Lake Region Electric Association $62.99-airport lights, London Fog, Inc. $1719.30-compressor, Meierhenry Sargent, LLP $3874.00-bond counsel, Midcontinent $183.20-internet and cable, Midwest Living $19.97-subscription, Mike’s Jack & Jill $152.01-supplies, Milbank Communications $66.57-supplies, NB Golf, LLC $1780.00-rental, North Country Business Products $1322.97-support, Northland Auto $815.90-parts and labor, Northwestern Energy $8081.54-service, Pepsi Americas $8.48-rent, Pies Fire Equipment $1054.50-maintenance, Porter Distributing $14169.25-merchandise, RDO Equipment $303.62-parts, Reporter and Farmer $1358.47-ads, publishing, supplies, Republic Beverage $16159.59-resale, Ryan’s Candy $662.10-supplies and resale, Sanitation Products, Inc. $16.54-parts, SD Dept. of Revenue $300.00-lab fees, SD Golf Association $90.00-memberships, SD Retirement $6441.82-contributions, SD Supplemental Retirement $225.00-contributions, Sioux Valley Coop $6227.84-fuel, Scott Sjurson $132.49-reimbursement, Snaza Implement $19.00-supplies, Sturdevants Auto Parts $203.24-supplies, Superior Tech Products $244.00-supplies, Thomas Bouregy & Co $112.10-books, TLC Marine Service $55.98-oil, Watertown Co-op $71.19-supplies, WEB Water $15453.24-water, Webster Area School District $2400.00-armory agreement, Webster City Liquor $668.14-resale, Webster Lumber & Home Center $1603.25-supplies, Webster Tire $180.00-tires and repairs, City of Webster $54.45-apply Bond of GF, Darci James $45.55-refund bond, Dacotah Bank $107.05-service charges, Ryan’s Candy $37.12-pool concessions, Mike Jack & Jill $19.85-pool concessions, Payroll Taxes $14414.83. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Jesme, seconded by Monson to approve the Police, Finance and Liquor reports. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
6:45 p.m. Representatives of Morton and Rusk Townships and Lonnie Anderson, Clark Engineering were present to discuss the township road on the east side of the new lagoon site. Jim Hommel stated concerns being the road is lower than the berm it will be a snow trap and would like to see the road raised level with the berm. Hommel mentioned the township has never had to blow snow off the road like they did last winter and stated the township is on a very limited budget and concerned when the project is done the townships will be faced with the problem and costs to open the road. Lonnie Anderson explained the road was built up 4 feet last year and this summer was raised more. Anderson stated that Clark Engineering has exceeded the minimum requirements for road standards and it would cost too much to build the road up another 2 ½ feet. Both Anderson and Mayor Grosek informed the group the water/sewer department will maintain the lagoon facility. The complete property will be fenced and weeds will be controlled. The mayor stated the city has to get out to the ponds and will help the townships out if there are problems with snow blocking the road.
7:15 p.m. Joe Medanich with Fury Fights, Inc. was present to ask the council for approval to have a mixed martial arts event at the armory on October 29th. He stated the first event went over well and was held without any incidents. Medanich stated he wants to obtain approval from the city and school for the use of the armory and then apply for a malt beverage license in a couple of weeks. Several concerned citizens also joined the meeting at this time. Jim Block, Webster Area School District Superintendent, was also present and informed the council the school board wishes not to be involved in scheduling armory events involving alcohol and presented an addendum to the current lease agreement between the city and school whereby rental payments for these events would go to the city. Several members in attendance stated their concerns to the council about allowing alcohol where school activities are held and the message it sends to kids. Those present would like the city to ban fights until the issue is voted on in April. Motion was made by Monson to ban fights until the election. Motion failed for lack of a second. Motion was then made by Pribyl, seconded by Dorsett to approve the mayor sign the proposed addendum releasing the school from rental agreements involving alcohol. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried. After further discussion the mayor asked for a motion whether or not to allow another cage fight. No motion was made and the issue was left undecided. Medanich asked the council to be included on the September 15th agenda when the council meets in special session for consideration of the pool bids.
8:00 p.m. Dale Miller and Mike Dunse discussed Pumpkin Fest activities. They have obtained permission from the Legion to set up a beer garden behind the Legion and hire a DJ and would operate under the Legion’s beer license. The council expressed their concerns about the noise level and being close to residential property. Miller and Dunse stated that would be taken into consideration and security would be provided. Motion by Dorsett, seconded by Pribyl to allow the beer garden. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Council approved the pay request of Foothills Contracting in the amount of $179,709.25. Start up of the pumps to the new lagoon is scheduled for September 7th.
Motion by Pribyl, seconded by Dorsett approving the electrical license for Hoverstadt’s Electric. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Don Weigel, Clark Engineering presented the engineering agreement for the new pool. Fees are $180,000.00 and include fees of Mettler, Sichmeller, HKG Architects and soil consultants. Motion by Jesme, seconded by Dorsett to approve the mayor sign the agreement. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
The mayor presented the budget for 2011. Increases were noted to the following departments: Finance Office and Streets. Decreases were noted in City Promotion, Fire, Pool, Parks, Ballfield, Forestry and Special Request Fund. Council will have second reading of Ordinance #468, 2012 Appropriation at the special meeting on September 15th as they are waiting to see how the pool bids come in.
Motion by Grimes, seconded by Monson to supplement the fire department budget for $16,797.00 grant reimbursement and the airport budget for $1,070.73 grant reimbursement. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Grimes, seconded by Dorsett accepting the fuel bid from Sioux Valley Co-op as follows: Unleaded Gas $3.595, Super NL 10% Ethanol $3.495, Diesel $3.415. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
The building permit for Larry Jirava, 706 West 11th Avenue, garage addition, $3,000.00 was approved with a motion by Jesme, seconded by Klungseth. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Letters are being sent out regarding water meter installation to start September 12th. Ferguson Water Works is contracted to do the scheduling and installation.
SD Municipal League’s annual conference is October 4th through 7th in Sioux Falls.
WEB Water has notified the city of a rate increase effective with the October bill. The city will review their current rates for possible increase by January 1st.
Lake Area Hospital Board of Directors requested city funds in the amount of $40,000.00 for debt reduction. Due to cash flow and budget the city will notify the hospital board of the need to wait and see how funding looks later in the year.
Motion by Monson, seconded by Pribyl to extend the roof project at the Ballfield Complex to September 30th due to availability of materials. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
No further business, motion to adjourn by Jesme, seconded by Dorsett. Motion carried.
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Mike Grosek, Mayor
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Linda Hoberg, Finance Officer
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