Humboldt City Board Meets in Special Session

 

The Humboldt City Board met is special session on Monday, May 16th, 2005.  The meeting was called to order by Chairman Schmeichel at 6:35 p.m.  Trustees present were Larry Skari and Theresa Muth. 

 

The plaza on the west side of town that the Humboldt Economic Development Association owns was discussed.  Due to the store closing in January, the Development Association has been tight on funds.  It was suggested that the title to the plaza be deeded over to the city to alleviate the property tax payments.  A motion was made by Skari and seconded by Muth to deed the plaza to the City for a period not to exceed 5 years to assist the Humboldt Economic Development Association with their financial situation.  The motion carried with Skari and Muth voting yes and Schmeichel abstaining. 

 

The completion of repairs to the store area to get it ready for the new lessee’s and outstanding utility bills were discussed.  It was suggested that since the HEDA is low on cash that a loan in the amount of $2800.00 from the Revolving Loan Fund be approved to assist the Development Association in completing the repair project and pay the utility bills.

 

A motion was made by Skari and seconded by Muth to loan the HEDA $2800.00 less utility bills and issue a check in the amount of $2308.59 for a term not to exceed three years.  The motion carried.

 

The utility manager’s wages were discussed.  A motion was made by Skari and seconded by Schmeichel to increase the utility manager’s wage from $15.65 to $15.97 per hour.  The motion carried.

 

The quotes for the hoods and back stops for diamonds B and C were reviewed.  A quote was received from Superior Fencing in the amount of $2450.00 and from Michael’s Fencing in the amount of $2999.00.   After discussion a motion was made by Muth and seconded by Skari to purchase the hoods and back stops from Superior Fencing in the amount of $2450.00 which includes installation and also have the back stops moved out to meet regulation standards.  The motion carried.

 

The air conditioner and flooring for the bar were discussed.  Donnie is still obtaining quotes for the air conditioner and Larry will get measurements for the flooring and get quotes. 

 

Abandon vehicles were discussed.  Hubie Koch indicated that he would pay $25.00 for all vehicles brought to the drop off however that would depend on the price of steal.  Hubie will be contacted for a time frame for completion.     

 

Scott and Jeannie Bentley, Kim McCormick and Sonja Ahlquist arrived at 7:00 p.m. for the Summer Fun Days meeting. 

 

Items discussed included the Car Show, Advertising, Parade route, food, holding it in the park, games, and the street dance. 

 

Randy Davidson arrived at 7:40 p.m. 

 

Chairman Schmeichel declared the meeting in Executive Session at 7:40 p.m.

 

The meeting reconvened at 7:45 p.m. 

 

With no further business, a motion was made by Muth and seconded by Schmeichel to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m.

 

ATTEST:         KRISTIE ELLIS

                        FINANCE OFFICER