City Board meets in Regular Session

The Humboldt City Board met in regular session on Monday, July 11^th, 2005. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Allen Schmeichel at 7:10 p.m. Trustees present were Theresa Muth and Larry Skari.

The public hearing for the Conditional Use permit for Vince Siemonsma to allow a storage unit in a B-2 General Business district was held. The recommendation of the planning and zoning board to approve the conditional use permit and building permit was submitted. After discussion, a motion was made by Schmeichel and seconded by Skari to approve the Conditional Use permit for a storage unit in a B-2 General Business District and the building permit. The motion carried.

The minutes of the regular and special meeting were reviewed. A motion was made by Skari and seconded by Muth to approve the minutes. The motion carried.

NG Board did not have a meeting this month. Items discussed regarding the Natural Gas included new hookups and rates.

The bar financials were reviewed. Other items discussed included the flooring, security and payroll. The procedures for repairs and equipment were reviewed. All repairs and equipment necessary for the bar will require three quotes and be submitted to the board for approval.

Insurance for the bar was also discussed. To verify that coverage is appropriate, it was suggested that the bar be appraised. A motion was made by Schmeichel and seconded by Skari to have the bar appraised for insurance purposes. The motion carried.

SD Retailer Association was discussed.

Items discussed regarding Summer Fun Days included the food, parade, grand marshal, judges, the car show and street dance. Everything is in order for the event.

Abandon vehicles, water deposits, the annual report and rock for the lagoon were discussed.

The bill to Charles Jarding for the extension of the Fire Hydrant adjacent to his property has not been paid. The bill is in the amount of $641.85. A motion was made by Muth and seconded by Schmeichel to assess the amount to his property through the county. The motion carried.

The agreement regarding the drop inlet that was placed in the road right of way during Charles Jarding’s landscaping project was discussed. If the agreement is not signed and returned to the city by September 1^st, 2005, the drop inlet will be removed at the owner’s expense.

St Ann’s Church parking lot was discussed.

The purchase of a smaller portable tent for different events was discussed. There is a tent at Sam’s club for $199.00. A motion was made by Schmeichel and seconded by Muth to purchase the tent. The motion carried.

The city of Canistota will be featured as Capitol for a Day on July 20^th, 2005. Everyone is invited to attend. Events start at 3:30 p.m. on the 20^th.

The finance officer will be attending a South Dakota Retirement Administrators meeting in Yankton on July 20^th.

The maintenance building was discussed. Dan Lueth is getting a quote for windows and enclosing the garage door that is not being used. Getting quotes for the addition to the maintenance building was discussed.

Other items discussed included the HRC, Chip Sealing, sweeping the streets, the Rentchler property and petitioning to go to a five member board.

S&S Grocery will be having their grand opening celebration on July 23^rd, from 10 to 2. Everyone is invited to attend.

The bills, financials, and payroll were all submitted for approval. After review, a motion was made by Skari and seconded by Muth to approve the bills, financials and payroll. The motion carried. (E-mail attached)

General Fund budget and building permits were reviewed.

With no further business, a motion was made by Schmeichel and seconded by Skari to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. The motion carried.

ATTEST: KRISTIE ELLIS

FINANCE OFFICER