Minutes

City of Hollandale

Minutes

November 13th, 2025

The City of Hollandale met in regular session on Thursday November 13th, 2025, at 6:30pm at the Government Center. The mayor, 4 council members, Cory Beinfang city engineer and clerk were in attendance. There were 4 people in the audience.

Weberg/Slegh moved to approve the agenda as written. Motion carried.

Weberg/ Slegh moved to approve the minutes. Motion carried.

Weberg/Bos moved to approve the financial report. Motion carried.

MAINTENANCE REPORT

· Lift station #2 pump # 1 had to be pulled and cleaned by MN Pump Works. Looking at getting on a maintenance program with them. Pump was plugged with rag.

· Maintenance needs a chainsaw to trim trees. Bos motioned Zimmerman 2nd motion carried. Dj will donate his boom truck.

· Maintenance monitored homeowner high water usage. Council decide to average out her billing.

· Pine tree needs to be trimmed yet on Hague and 251.

· All but 3 water shuts have been marked. Someone was going around pulling the flags.

· Maintenance will burn compost when wind is in right direction.

· Weeds need to be trimmed along road on Zuyder Zee Avenue North before winter.

· People are very happy with Matt’s performance as maintenance person.

· Maintenance will be getting sand and salt from county

 

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT

· No Report

OLD BUSINESS:

· Computer is a 2017 model, Cost to upgrade will $1600-$1800. Motion made by Bos/2nd Weberg motion carried.

· Workhorse gas golf cart was purchased $3290.00. It will need a belt

· Irene will contact the inspector about Gunnar Dollars yard.

· WWTP inspection results will be getting a fine for Andy Flatness faking test results. Waiting for email before contacting city attorney to take legal action

· Pickle ball court: Net and posts will be ordered, stencil kit has been ordered, and paint will be picked up at Menards. No work till spring.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

· Cory Beinfang gave an update on the water project. He will have more of update in December.

· Bolten and Menk will be handling the lead service line letters

· Donald Jones Jr. came to the council to give an update on Jonesy Tavern. Waiting for insurance and llc to turn in background check for license.

· Chlorine injector and booster have issues Josh is looking into it with MN Rural Water.

· State changed law on audits, Hollandale falls under the limit just need to do a financial statement vs. an audit. Audits only need to be done every 5 years. Andy Bernau mentioned my need to do an audit to satisfy the water project.

· Truth taxation, budget and levy will be at the December council meeting.

· Our December city council will be moved to the December 3rd, @ 6pm

· Dale Miller has asked for permits to repair Hans, and tear down building behind Hardware store.

· Arcadian bank wants our accounts. Council chose to stick with Produce State bank.

· Special Assessments for anyone who is behind on their water bill.

 

PETITIONS AND COMPLAINTS:

· No complaints.

 

PAYMENT OF BILLS:

General Fund

Thompson Sanitation 1420.65 Container Contract

Gopher State One 5.40 Calls

Blackstone Construction 960.74 Grading, Rock, and Black Dirt

Hollandale 3in1 81.00 Gas

Elan Financial Services 872.32 Swing seat, Flags, Battery, Grass

Seed, Oil, Oil filters, Pickleball court

Stencil kit, Safety Clothing, and Amber strobe light

Jensen Htg & Air Condition 214.00 Clean furnace and filters

Jones Auto 3290.00 2015 Cushman

Hill, Benda, Skov, & Bernau 145.00 Quarterly Payroll and Sales Tax

 

Water Fund

Josh Otto 750.00 Oct. Contract and Chemicals

Hawkins 10.00 Chlorine Cylinder

Olson Excavating 9500 Water main breaks, & Hydrant

repair

 

Sewer Fund

Josh Otto 750.00 Oct. Contract Labor

Utility Consultants INC. 355.19 Sampling

Olson Excavating 3275.00 Vacuum and jetting lines, spraying

Lagoons

Prow Energy 193.74 Generator Diesel

 

Fire Fund

Raleighs Ace Hardware 137.28 Swiffer and True Fuel

Com-Tec land Mobile Radio 2241.74 Pagers, Mintors, Battery, Traffic Signs, and shipping

 

Bills Approved by Bos/Weberg Motion carried

 

Council Closed the meeting to public to discuss.

 

Slegh/Bos moved to adjourn. Motion carried.

City of Hollandale

Minutes

October 7th, 2025

The City of Hollandale met in regular session on Thursday October 7th, 2025, at 6:30pm at the Government Center. The mayor, 4 council members, and clerk were in attendance. There were 3 people in the audience.

Weberg/Slegh moved to approve the agenda as written. Motion carried.

Weberg/ Slegh moved to approve the minutes. Motion carried.

Weberg/Zimmerman moved to approve the financial report. Motion carried.

MAINTENANCE REPORT

· A homeowners water usage was 40,000 gallons we are monitoring it to make sure meter is working properly

· Trees need to be trimmed on the north side of Park Ave west. Clerk will talk to Matt

· Water mains shut offs need to be marked for winter in case of break.

· Load of rock will be brought in for winter for pot holes and ruts

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT

· No Report

OLD BUSINESS:

· Pickleball court dirt work to be finished by Matt. Deb Majske will paint the court lines.

· Workhorse gas golf cart will be purchased for maintenance department price not to be over $4,000.00. DJ believes should be able to get one for around $3,000.00 Zimmerman made the motion 2nd by Weberg. Motion Carried

· Irene will contact the inspector about Gunnar Dollars yard.

NEW BUSINESS:

· Donald Jones Jr. came to the council asking for a on-sale liquor license for the old Spanky’s Bar. Bos made motion to give license as long as it clears with state and county 2nd by Weberg. Motion Carried.

· Computer needs to be updated as it is windows 10 and will no longer receive updates. Clerk will look into the cost of computer and transfer of files.

· Matt Loverink would like to become salary. Discussion was had about job being part time. Bos made a motion to give a raise to $30 and hour, but keep him at hourly pay 2nd by Slegh. Motion Passed. Will review the salary option in 1 year.

· Clerk 1 year review. Clerk will receive salary totaling 960 hours a year at $30 an hour. Zimmerman motioned 2nd Weberg Motion passed

PETITIONS AND COMPLAINTS:

· Complaint was made about mosquito sprayer spraying a hayfield killing the field, Clerk sent an email asking if they sprayed the field. They did not spray in the field.

· Bush needs to be trimmed along Hwy 251 and Hague Avenue North. It is starting to block the view of traffic at intersection.

PAYMENT OF BILLS:

General Fund

Thompson Sanitation 1420.65 Container Contract

Gopher State One 2.70 Calls

LMC Insurance Trust 13876.00 Liability and Property Insurance

Hollandale 3in1 64.00 Gas

Elan Financial Services 287.26 Hotel for Clerks Academy

Kylin Schewe 58.12 Reimbursement meals @ Academy

Dj Jones 100.00 Hauling of rock

Ez-Rental 700.00 Outdoor toilet at park

Dakota Supply Group 15935.69 Fire hydrants replacements

Hoversten, Johnson, Beck LLP 2400.00 Attorney Fees for letter Zuehl lawyer

Jc Masonry LLC 14500.00 Concrete at Pickleball court

Jensen Htg & Air Condition 250.13 Replace Thermostat and capacitors

Jim’s Excavation LLC 235.90 Crushed Concrete

Mosquito Control of Iowa 1825.00 Spraying for the summer

US Bank Equipment 134.23 Ricoh Printer lease

Post office 156.00 Stamps

Ace Hardware 24.27 Paper Towels

Water Fund

Josh Otto 750.00 Aug. Contract and Chemicals

Bolton & Menk 170.00 WINS Survey Support

Hawkins 10.00 Chlorine Cylinder

Sewer Fund

Josh Otto 750.00 Aug Contract Labor

Utility Consultants INC. 230.82

Fire Fund

Hollandale 3in1 213.23 Diesel

Hollandale 3in1 5.02 Gas

Auto Value 519.96 4 Batteries

Josh Scheffler 160.01 Speed Senor Engine #2

Macqueen Equipment INC. 113.84 Nozzle

5250.00 10- Cylinders

1938.28 Flow and Arctic Pms on masks

211.95 Shipping and handling

45.50 2- Regulator Keepers

2346.20 5- Face masks w/ neck straps

Northland Trucks and Equip. 1377.55 Started and Service

Bills Approved by Weberg/ Slegh Motion carried

Slegh/Bos moved to adjourn. Motion carried.

City of Hollandale

Minutes

September 11th, 2025

The City of Hollandale met in regular session on Thursday September 11th, 2025, at 6:30pm at the Government Center. The mayor, 4 council members, and Deb Majeske filled in for clerk were in attendance. There was 6 people in the audience.

Weberg/Slegh moved to approve the agenda as written.  Motion carried.

Weberg/ Slegh moved to approve the minutes.  Motion carried.

Weberg/Zimmerman moved to approve the financial report. Motion carried.

MAINTENANCE REPORT

  • No Report

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT

  • Need to replace 10 oxygen tanks, to start process before all 30 are obsolete. Also need 2 new face masks. Motion Slegh/Bos Motion Carried

OLD BUSINESS:

  • Letter that was sent to Tom Zuehl’s lawyer was read.
  • Mini split for Heritage Haus has been tabled. They would like to split Wi-Fi with fire hall, discussed, no obejstions.
  • Golf carts are okay in park. Dirt bikes are not allowed in the park signs are on hold. Haven’t noticed any recent activity of them at the park
  • Pickleball update:  Waiting on JC Masonry
  • Hydrants parts have been ordered
  • Special meeting pay and monthly meeting pay: Motion was made for mayor to receive raise $475 a month. Motion made by Slegh/Bos Motion Carried

NEW BUSINESS:

  • Levy and Budget: Levy to be raised by 10% initial. Will be discussed on October 9th , 2025 @6:30pm @normal council meeting. Public will be allowed to speak at meeting on levy and budget.
  • Truth and taxation meeting will be at our regular council meeting in December 11th,2025@6:30pm
  • Maint. Rig has been tabled till next meeting to talk with Matt.
  • Hollandale Christian School would like to put a container storage unit with painting a mural on it. Approved
  • Mosquito Spraying happened on Wednesday night for festivals on Saturday. Irene was going to call to see if they changed their spray or chemicals
  • Josh Otto is doing a great job. Ponds look good, all water tests completed, all violations up to date. He paid for some chemicals needs to be reimburse.  He will be paid for 2 weeks for the month of July. Half of the normal contract price.
  • Andy Flatness submitted a bill for the month of June. Bos/Slegh motioned to pay him Motion Carried. Per inspector DO NOT HIRE ANDY FLATNESS BACK!  Clerk will send him a letter asking for all Hollandale keys and paperwork be turned over to Josh Otto, and that Andy is no longer doing contract work for the city of Hollandale.
  • Crushed concrete will be added to the end of Washington West from snow plow ruts.
  • Dale Miller sold the beauty shop to Matt Loverink. Then bought the hardware store. Wants apartments in there and Hans off sale. This was discussed and ordinance will be looked at if ok in commercial properties.
  • Dj Jones bought Spanky’s Bar and old café. These will be renovated and go up for potential resale. He ask if the council would consider another liquor license. If one is applied for the council will review and discuss it at that time. Museum might be interested into moving there.

PETITIONS AND COMPLAINTS:

  • Complaint of a dog aggressively barking at a person @ HI-View apartments. Dog was not on a leash. Person who reported would not return calls to investigate. Keep your pets at your home or on leash when public.
  • Weeds by Crumbs place.

PAYMENT OF BILLS:

General Fund

Thompson Sanitation 1420.65 Container Contract

Gopher State One 2.70 Calls

LMC 3720.00 Work Comp Insurance

Hollandale 3in1 190.50 Gas and Diesel

Church Offset Printing 62.50 Upload Minutes to Web site

Dar Bos 200.00 Skid loader work @ compost

Elan Financial Services 460.79 Spray and parts for white truck

Kylin Schewe 89.22 Stamps and Camera Serv. @compost

Miners Outdoor 109.99 Belt for Husqvarna Mower

Pera 1047.05 Omitted Deductions

Water Fund

Andy Flatness 370.25 Service in June and Mileage

Josh Otto871.09Aug. Contract and Chemicals

Sewer Fund

Andy Flatness 370.25 ` Service in June and Mileage

Josh Otto 750.00 Aug Contract Labor

Empire Pipe Services 2137.00 Jetting of lines in between ponds

Fire Fund

McKesson Medical 233.84 Battery and Gloves

Hollandale 3in1 5.50 Ice

Northland Trucks and Equip. 3642.89 Replace turbo & a temp gauge

Diana Horan 368.13 Batteries and Outlets

Emergency Apparatus Maintenance 39.49 Dump valve gaskets

Bills Approved by Weberg/Zimmerman Motion carried

Bos/Weberg moved to adjourn.  Motion carried.

City of Hollandale

Minutes

August 14th, 2025

The City of Hollandale met in regular session on Thursday August 14th, 2025, at 6:30pm at the Government Center. The mayor, 4 council members, and city clerk were in attendance. There was 3 people in the audience.

Weberg/Slegh moved to approve the agenda as written. Motion carried.

Weberg/ Slegh moved to approve the minutes. Motion carried.

Weberg/Zimmerman moved to approve the financial report. Motion carried.

MAINTENANCE REPORT

· Lots of mowing and sticks picked up

· Mow broke belt replaced it.

· Flush hydrants

· Fixed pot holes with skid loader

· Helped with main replacement on Amsterdam Ave

· Shut off will need replacing at Seth Hartmans.

· Matt would like to get a lawn sweeper for the lawns

· Matt purchased dandelion killer so not so many dandelions next year.

· Matt will handle burn the

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT

· E-1 is back in service

· Travis Marzolf ordered lights for Tender

OLD BUSINESS:

· Water main has been repaired. It will stay gravel for year before it is blacktopped.

· School has put a parking lot in.

· Pickleball update: Has been flagged. JC Masonry will be notified

· Special meeting pay and monthly meeting pay: Motion was made to raise council members to $300.oo per month Zimmerman/ Weberg Motion Carried.

· Motion made to make special meeting pay same as regular monthly pay for council members Bos/Slegh motion passed.

· Skid loader was purchased approved by Slegh/Bos/Zimmerman $32500. Strobe light will need to be added.

· Waste water treatment plant has been inspected there were some issues with weeds and a drain from pond to pond all has been fixed and taken care of. The drain lines between ponds where plugged with feminine products and other personal pleasure items. They have been jetted and cleaned working properly.

NEW BUSINESS:

· Heritage Haus would like to put a mini split to help preserve the records, and help increase traffic flow. They are trying to do it on their own by fundraising. City council gave their blessings.

· Josh Otto is the new water and waste water operator.

· 3 Hydrants need to be replaced 1 is needing repair from a car running into it. 3 are leaking or won’t shut off properly and another has been hit by a car. Motion made to start updating the hydrants. Bos/ Weberg motion passed

· All hydrants will be tested

· Carl Mondeel wants a permit to build 2 sheds on 2 lots. Permit was okayed by council

· Tom Zuehl has sent a letter claiming discrimination for not getting the maintenance position, clerk to contact city attorney and LMC.

PETITIONS AND COMPLAINTS:

· Complaint of dirt bikes and cars driving in park. Signs no motorized vehicles unless an emergency allowed in park.

· Keep your pets at your home or on leash when public.

PAYMENT OF BILLS:

General Fund

Thompson Sanitation 1420.65 Container Contract

Gopher State One 5.40 Calls

Matt Loverink 80.52 Shut offs and supplies

Hill, Benda, Skov, Bernau 140.00 Quarterly Payroll & Sales Tax Return

LMC 250.00 Clerks Academy

Hollandale 3in1 211.10 Gas and Diesel

Church Offset Printing 62.50 Upload Minutes to Web site

Blackstone Construction 1225.58 Grading and rock on roads

Water Fund

Dakota Supply Group 241.22 Hymax Coupling, Water stiffener

Ulland Brothers INC. 1287.86 Repairs on Amsterdam

Sewer Fund

Fire Fund

Mckesson Medical 264.83 Masks

SE MN EMS 10.00 Run Reports

Raleighs Ace Hardware 177.25 Bar oil and Fuel

Travis Marzolf 4785.92 Light upgrade on Tender

Hollandale 3in1 507.97 Fireman’s Breakfast and Diesel

Freeborn County Coop Oil 56.87 Fuel

Fastenal 170.54 Paper towels and dispenser

Auto Value 379.93 Batteries and Transmission Fluid

Bills Approved by Weberg/Slegh Motion carried

Bos/Weberg moved to adjourn. Motion carried.

City of Hollandale

 Minutes

July 10th, 2025

The City of Hollandale met in regular session on Thursday May 8th, 2025, at 6:30pm at the Government Center. The 4 council members, and city clerk were in attendance, mayor was absent councilman Bos ran meeting. There was 5 people in the audience.

Weberg/Slegh moved to approve the agenda as written.  Motion carried.

Weberg/ Slegh moved to approve the minutes.  Motion carried.

Weberg/Zimmerman moved to approve the financial report. Motion carried.

MAINTENANCE REPORT

  • No Maintenance Report

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT

  • FD burnt compost pile.
  • 33 Medical calls this year
  • K&K is still working on chutes for tender
  • Pancake Breakfast is Saturday morning July 12th
  • 3 people have asked to join the Fire Department Brady Lair, Andrew Allas, and Brady Shlaak. Motion made 1st Slegh/ 2nd Motion carried
  • CSV bottles are expiring. Dan will start phasing out to replace as we go so aren’t hit all at once on bottles being replaced.

OLD BUSINESS:

  • Still waiting on water main repairs
  • No update on parking lot at school.
  • Pickleball update: Clerk will flag out behind post office/ government center.
  • Special meeting pay and monthly meeting pay has been tabled for more information.
  • Camera has been installed at compost. Only residents have been dumping.
  • No update on skid loader.

NEW BUSINESS:

  • LMC has reached out for clerks academy Zimmerman made motion Slegh 2nd motion pasted
  • Insurance deductible to keep the same as previous years.
  • Waste Treatment plant to be inspected on July 17th.
  • Post office has been losing checks.
  • Clerk to setup ACH payments.

PETITIONS AND COMPLAINTS:

  • There has been a complaint about a dogs being uncontrolled. Letter will be sent to homeowner.
  • Discussion of building a standard welcome packet for new residents.
  • Chickens are allowed 5 hens no roosters.

PAYMENT OF BILLS:

                                                                        General Fund

Bolton & Menk                                          377.00                              Coordination for USDA review

Thompson Sanitation                              1420.65                            Container Contract

Accounting Plus                                         220.00                              Training

Elan Financial                                             82.32                                 Late fee Web domain and postage

Gopher State One                                     5.40                                   Calls

Matt Loverink                                            58.38                                2-4D

                                                                        75.13                                Hitch pin & Serpentine Belts

Rachel Loverink                                         75.00                                Cleanup in front of Government Blg.

Pera                                                               10.00                                Late Fee

Water Fund

Hawkins                                                       755.70                              Chlorine Cylinder

                                                                        40.00                                Freight and Fuel Surcharge

                                                                        465.06                              Hydrofuosilicic Acid

                                                                        2920.04                           Lpc-5

                                                                        Sewer Fund

                                                                        Fire Fund

Pro Hydro Testing                                     1050.00                            Hydro test of cylinder

Riverland Community College              1260.00                            Fire School

Dakota Supply Group                               2176.55                           Hymax couplings and 2 Chainsaws

Mckesson Medical                                   55.91                                Supplies

SE MN EMS                                                 1500.00                           Consortium Membership

 Bills Approved by Weberg/Slegh Motion carried

Weberg/Slegh moved to adjourn.  Motion carried.

City of Hollandale

 Minutes

June 12th, 2025

The City of Hollandale met in regular session on Thursday May 8th, 2025, at 6:30pm at the Government Center. The mayor, 4 council members, and city clerk were in attendance. There was 5 people in the audience.

Weberg/Slegh moved to approve the agenda as written.  Motion carried.

Bos/Weberg moved to approve the minutes.  Motion carried.

Bos/Weberg moved to approve the financial report. Motion carried.

MAINTENANCE REPORT

  • Idler tensioner and belts were replaced on plow truck
  • Lawns had been mowed
  • Matt brought his list of tools needed in the shop to do maintenance on equipment. Kylin gave him the credit card to get what he needs. Zimmerman made motion/ Slegh 2nd Motion carried
  • Water shutoffs need to be marked
  • Motion was made for city credit card for Matt to purchase items needed for job, such weed spray, posts, tools, and miscellaneous items.
  • Irene will talk to Kent Slegh about what trees to add to the park due to taking down 3 ash trees.
  • Matt is stepping down from the animal catcher in town. Conflict of interest

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT

  • Dan Reed brought check from Newry for 2025 fire contract. He would like get all of Newry Township back.
  • Lukas Hanson wants to join the FD. Currently work at Kibble Equipment. Motion Carried.
  • Chutes were made and donated by K&K still working on modifying them.
  • FD to burn compost pile.

OLD BUSINESS:

  • Corey Beinfang was here and discussed the water tower recondition, water line replacement, and waste treatment plant upgrades. Water tower needs upgrades a decision needs to be made in early 2026 with rehab happening between 2026-2028. The steel structure is good, needs new coatings. Plus another well is needed. Treatment plant needs upgrades as well. Bolton & Menk has filed for grants and other funds to help with the project it is just very slow process.
  • Pickleball was discussed and is planning to move forward with JC Masonry doing the work. At a cost of $14,250.00 Weberg motioned Zimmerman 2nd Motion carried
  • Christian School is making plans for putting a parking a lot in they have till next school year.
  • O’Connell Tree Service took done trees in the park. He hit a pipe while grinding the stump. Wrecked the teeth on grinder. He had to charge more.
  • Blackstone Const. hauled rock and graded roads. They will be adding more rock to the roads.
  • Dale Millers was giving a building permit to add a 20×20 attachment to the back of Hans Liquor Store. Zimmerman motioned Bos 2nd Motion Carried.
  • Traffic Logix Subscription for cloud service to be canceled
  • Dustin Olson painted his semi-trailer looks good.

NEW BUSINESS:

  • Kevin Lockhart asked for a building permit for attached carport. Zimmerman motioned Weberg 2nd Motion approved.
  • Ken Muilenburg would like a permit for a 10×10 flower shed. Weberg motioned Zimmerman 2nd Motion carried. Council will talk at a later date about change the ordinance on garage sizes.
  • Re-newed web domain name at cost of $19.
  • City wide cleanup went good. Citizens very thankful for this service.
  • Audit results from Hill, Benda, Skov, & Bernau everything looked good except Andy recommends eliminating the water sewer credits for council just add it to their pay instead of a credit. This will be discussed at the July council meeting.
  • Official Designations

Mayor Pro-tem: Bos

Health Officer: Slegh

Weed Inspector: Weberg

Official Depository: Produce State Bank

Official Newspaper: Albert Lea Tribune

Emergency Facility: Mayo Health Systems

PETITIONS AND COMPLAINTS:

  • People from out of town using the compost pile. A camera will be supplied by Kylin to monitor the compost pile. To catch out of towners
  • Gunnar Dollar and Randi Clark will receive letters to clean up their yards. They will be given 1 month or city will be forced to pursue other options.
  • Complaints made about Hollandale Happenings on Facebook it is not associated with the city.

PAYMENT OF BILLS:

                                                                        General Fund

Hill Benda Skov& Bernau PA                 8500.00                            Audit

Hollandale 3in1                                         310.01                              Gas and Diesel

Isaiah Jones                                                 425.00                             Fill in Maintenance Man

Thompson Sanitation                              1420.65                            Container Contract

                                                                        1627.82                            City Wide Cleanup

IRS                                                                  1457.06                           Withholdings

MN Revenue                                              159.00                             Withholdings

Accounting Plus                                         1120.00                           Centerpoint Support

Blackstone Construction                         287.50                             Grading

                                                                        2744.63                            Hauling of Rock

Church Offset                                             93.75                                Employment page

                                                                        31.25                                Upload of Minutes

DJ Jones                                                       129.99                              Battery

Elan Finacial                                                323.41                              Flags

Gopher State One                                     6.75                                   Calls

Hilltop Greenhouse                                  546.89                              Flowers

Hoversten, Johnson, Beck LLP               75.00                                Auditor Letter

Jd Financial                                                 57.48                                Oil

Kylin Schewe                                               16.17                                Clock

                                                                        48.53                                Printer Paper

Matt Loverink                                            58.37                                Grass seed Water Fitting

                                                                        74.58                                Oil and filters mowers

                                                                        111.09                              Oil and filters trucks

                                                                        71.53                                Posts & Water fitttings

                                                                        50.00                                Animal Removal

O’Connell Tree Service                            2500.00                            Ash tree removal

                                                                        300.00                              Replace teeth on grinder

Pomp’s                                                          65.00                                Repair plow tire

Total Businessware Inc.                          399.00                             Acme Support

Isaiah Jones                                                125.00                             Helping Matt

                                                                        Water Fund

Andy Flatness                                             1160.10                            April and May Contract

Dakota Supply Group                               951.87                             Watermain couplings

Hawkins                                                       10.00                                Chlorine Cylinder

MN Department of Health                     1487.00                            Annual safe water fee

Dale Miller                                                  100.00                             Helping with main break

Alice Johnson                                             100.00                             Helping with main break

                                                                        Sewer Fund

Utility Consultants                                  170.00                             Sewer Sampling

Andy Flatness                                             1075.00                            April and May Contract

                                                                        Fire Fund

Pro Hydro Testing                                     1050.00                            Hydro test of cylinder

Riverland Community College              1260.00                            Fire School

 Bills Approved by Zimmerman/Weberg Motion carried

City of Hollandale

Minutes

May 8th, 2025

The City of Hollandale met in regular session on Thursday May 8th, 2025, at 6:30pm at the Government Center. The mayor, 4 council members, and city clerk were in attendance. There was 5 people in the audience.

Weberg/Slegh moved to approve the agenda as written. Motion carried.

Bos/Weberg moved to approve the minutes. Motion carried.

Bos/Weberg moved to approve the financial report. Motion carried.

MAINTENANCE REPORT

· Matt Loverink has accepted the job as maintenance. He started on May 2nd.

· Lawns had been mowed

· Striped gophers at the sewage ponds will be trapped to see if that will make the badgers move on.

· Drain tile by Gray Gables is plugged Brandon Flatness has been informed

· Big plow truck has a flat. Will be fixed then dump the sand out of it.

· Matt is making a list of tools needed in the shop to do maintenance on equipment.

· Volley ball net will be set up.

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT

· Allison Muilenburg received a grant from Freeborn Mower Operation Round Up of $2500 to go towards Purchasing of the Tender

OLD BUSINESS:

· Pickleball was tabled to see if grants come available.

· Christian School is making plans for putting a parking a lot in they have till next school year.

· Cats and dogs were discussed.

· Mosquito Control of Iowa will be called and told to spray when they spray Albert Lea.

· O’Connell Tree Service will be taken down the 3 ash trees in the park

· Clerk received a city credit card from Produce State Bank

· Clerk will get in touch with Cory Beinfang to be attrend the next meeting to discuss water tower

NEW BUSINESS:

· Dale Miller is asking for a building permit to add on to the back of the Hans Off sale. Permit will be issued if he has the 5000sq foot of lot requirements.

· Tony Martin with Blackstone presented quotes for grading of roads and adding rock to the roads. Motion made to go ahead Bos/Slegh. Motion carried.

· Staci from 3in1 would like to have sections of the street closed on Thursday evenings for Corn Hole League. She will need to setup barriers. Council approved

· Dustin Olson has the lot next to the compost site. He was informed that has big lots storage container would not be the responsibility of the city if it were to catch fire when pile is burned. Also he needs to paint it.

· Jordan Sullivan presented bills from water main damage blames the city for the mess left. The city is waiting on the contractor to finish the job.

· Traffic Logix Cloud subscription is set to expire. Clerk will get more details.

· Discussion was had about city getting their own skid loader DJ will look into this.

· Pat Nolan asked about fire demo in city cleanup. Council said no brunt items.

PETITIONS AND COMPLAINTS:

· People from out of town using the compost pile

· Dirt bikes running up and down city streets. Letter will be sent by clerk.

· Thieves are out of control in town. The city cannot afford a police force.

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PAYMENT OF BILLS:

General Fund

Bolton & Menk 987.00 Grant Coordination

MDH Prelimnary Engineering/ Water Tower Inspection

Dale Miller 730.00 Dirt work

Dean Broitzman 196.45 Labor/ Materials for Lock

Hill Benda Skov& Bernau PA 90.00 Quarterly payroll

Hollandale 3in1 8.87 Gas in White truck

Isaiah Jones 425.00 Fill in Maintenance Man

Thompson Sanitation 1420.65 Container Contract

Pera 91.00 Employee and city

IRS 502.91 Withholdings

MN Revenue 12.00 Withholdings

Water Fund

Olson Excavating 360.00 Hydrant Repair 7/18/23

1666.50 Water Main 4/4/24

3555.00 Water Main 2/5/2025

Hawkins 10.00 Chlorine Cylinder

MN Rural Water 450.00 Membership Dues

Sewer Fund

Olson Excavating 1365.00 Locate & Inspect Tiles

3607.50 Replace plugged main

Ultimate Safety Consultants 170.00 Sewer Sampling

Fire Fund

Mckesson Medical 55.91 Supplies

Raleigh’s Ace Hardware 120.84 Fuel

Ultimate Safety Concepts 170.00 Lexon Nozzles

Hollandale 3in1 242.50 Diesel, gas, and ice

Diana Horan 336.49 Reimburst. Radios

And pagers

Jensen HTG & Air 348.84 6″ pvc and pvc cap

MacQueen Equip. 41.95 Nozzle 1.5″

207.85 Storz Blind Cap

3146.03 Key Hose 50’w/ coupling

Bills Approved by Bos/Weberg Motion carrid

Weberg/Slegh moved to adjourn. Motion carried.

City of Hollandale

Minutes

April 10th, 2025

The City of Hollandale met in regular session on Thursday March 13th, 2025, at 6:30pm at the Government Center. The mayor, 4 council members, and city clerk were in attendance. There was 28 people in the audience.

Weberg/Zimmerman moved to approve the agenda as written. Motion carried.

Bos/Weberg moved to approve the minutes. Motion carried.

Weberg/ Zimmerman moved to approve the financial report. Motion carried.

MAINTENANCE REPORT

· Dale MIller quit as maintenance man, Dj and Isaiah Jones will be taking care of it till meter readings till someone is hired.

· Dar bos will be sweeping the rocks from lawns on only gravel roads.

· Water fitting broke in the bring shop.

· Dj and Isaiah Jones will help the new city man.

· Tires are low on plow truck.

· No service has been done on any equipment

· Dead End or No Outlet signs needed.

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT

· CPR school was attended.

OLD BUSINESS:

· Dale Miller asked why the council would give a license to bring another restaurant into the town. Councilman Zimmerman stated that the city has not giving another liquor license to anyone. Clerk checked the ordinances, and the minutes from previous years and found nothing stating that there could only be one. Dale Miller had reached out to former council members and clerk about agreement of Hollandale 3in1 Restaurant being the only liquor, food or convenience store in town they agreed with Mr. Miller, but it was never recording in the minutes or variance to the ordinances. No one has applied, no asked for a license, and no license has been issued. The

Council is about bringing business to town. All the council has to follow the law. Nothing has been issued. If someone was to apply there is no guarantee that they would receive a license. Few citizens in town stood up and voiced their opinions would like us all to come together and get along, they feel we can’t support 2 bars and 2 restaurants. While others stood up in favor of having more business in town. Staci (the new owner of the Hollandale 3in1 Restaurant) stated she wants to plan for future and build her business, she agrees she wants the town to grow.

It is legal to apply, no one has applied.

· Pickleball court cost from JC Masonry was $14250 and basketball court was $14250. Nothing on grants for the Pickleball court at this time.

· Christian School is making plans for putting a parking a lot in they have till next school year. School has doubled attendance in the last 3 years.

· Liquor license can stay in Dales name till the contract is payed off. He does need to apply for renewal of liquor licenses.

· Status of the grant for water project is set to be looked at latter part of 2025. Something needs to be done with water this year. Clerk will contact the Cory Beinfang

· Jean Eaton sent a thank you card for listening to them

· Riceland fire contract pricing is correct. Riceland owed for the 2024 and the contract for 2025 is not due till next year.

· Past due water bill will be sent out.

NEW BUSINESS:

· Maintenance Person job will be posted on the website and around town with applications will be accepted till April 24th, with interviews starting April 29th.

· Dogs need to be restrained on your own property, and kept under control, if it continues Matt Loverink will be catching the dogs and $50 fee will be charged for not keeping your dog control. Cats are an issue around town as well. Councilman Zimmerman will talk to neighbors whose dogs are getting out.

· City approved for credit card. This is just approved for purchases approved by the council. Zimmerman/ Weberg made motion. Motion passed.

· ESRI Renewal quote for mapping the city was approved Zimmerman/ Bos motion Motion carried.

· K&K installed 2 outlet chutes for the water tankers. Clerk will send a thank you note.

· Mosquito Control of Iowa reached out to see if there was a planned festivals this year to be maintained.

· Ez Rental toilet for the park.

PETITIONS AND COMPLAINTS:

· People from out of town using the compost pile

·

PAYMENT OF BILLS:

Andy Flatness 838.60 Contract Labor

BPVA Training 50.0 Fire Training

Church Offset Printing 31.25 Website

Dakota Supply Group 1922.90 Water Main Break

Dan Reed 158.98 Training Supplies

Hawkins 10.00 Chlorine Cylinders

Hollandale 3 in 1 54.54 Diesel fire truck

Kylin Schewe 71.96 Supplies and Water Meter

Freeborn Co. Auditor 957.12 Property Taxes

Freeborn County COOP Oil 37.81 Fire Diesel

Gopher State 56.75 Call before Dig cost

Irs 178.68 Federal Withholdings

Jd Financial 120.59 Battery

Jetter Clean 415.00 Sewer clean out

Thompson Sanitation 1420.65 Container Contract

Macqueen 5192.35 Wrench set, Scene lights

Bills Approved by Bos/Weberg Motion carrid

Bos/Slegh moved to adjourn. Motion carried.

City of Hollandale

 Minutes

March 13th, 2025

The City of Hollandale met in regular session on Thursday March 13th, 2025, at 6:30pm at the Government Center. The mayor, 4 council members, and city clerk were in attendance. There was 8 people in the audience.

Weberg/Zimmerman moved to approve the agenda as written.  Motion carried.

Weberg/ Slegh moved to approve the minutes and financial report.  Motion carried.

MAINTENANCE REPORT

  • Dale setup a charge account at Auto Value.
  • Some sewer plates are below grade. Clerk will check with engineers to see if we should do something now or wait for the upgrade.
  • Dead End or No Outlet signs needed.
  • Dale will be doing or taking care service of all machines.
  • New keyless entry door locks will be installed in shop.

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT

  • NO Report

OLD BUSINESS:

  • Pickle Ball court was discussed after receiving the mailings back from water bills with a 60% in favor of Pickle Ball Court. Project is tabled till 2025. Clerk to get updated quote for concrete work. Deb is still working on grant.
  • Discussed the past due water bills. Certified letters will be sent out for those way past due. Water shut off cost is $125.00 Re-hook fee is $125.00. There is 6 past due water bills.
  • Clerk is still working on standardization of job.
  • Hollandale Christian School is looking into building a parking area.

NEW BUSINESS:

  • Jean Eaton from Age Friendly Freeborn County was here to discuss the service available for the elderly in the community. Services include but not limited to monthly memory care lunch (twice a month), Smart bus rides will pick up in rural areas for minimal charge (free clinic or hospital rides), a free disability park is opening at Edgewater in the spring 0f 2025, and they will help elder with lawn care or clean of home, even help elder cleanup for city wide cleanup. Even build a ramp for you if needed.
  • Donald Jones JR. brought up the suggestion of having 2 liquor and 2 food licenses in town. Ordinances were checked and there is not an ordinance against 2 liquor and 2 food licenses. There are 2 years of back taxes on these properties, 2 more years and the city will take possession and then it is city responsibility to clean up these buildings. This was discussed and Motion was made Slegh to vote for this. Motion passed at a vote of 3-1. Zimmerman is worried about the city losing current business in town. Audience was in favor.
  • Letter will be sent to the new of 3in1 of liquor licenses to go into new owner’s name.
  • Brandon Flatness will be back to repair water break. ¼ of the town will be shut down while this repair.
  • Albert Fire Fighters looking for a donation for T-shirts to educate school kids. City passed on this.
  • Fire Contracts were signed for 2025 and will be sent out. Riceland Township is 1 year behind on paying their share. They are saying they are not behind. Clerk will be sending the info from our booking keeping records. They are always one year behind.
  • 103 Washington was sold. The realtor and the title company both sent payment for the past due water bills. Realtor said to keep it as a donation.
  • Meta Cannabis wanted to know our ordinances for a marijuana businesses. The city of Hollandale adopted the same ordinances as Freeborn County.
  • Clerk will reach out to Cory Bienfang about the water upgrade.
  • City Wide Cleanup is scheduled for the first Saturday in June for all city residents.

PETITIONS AND COMPLAINTS:

  • Irene had complaints about snow plowing on streets not being opened, winged out, and filling driveways after people had cleaned out there driveways. This has been addressed.
  • Chlorine eating the plumbing fixtures on Dawn Enger home. Clerk will reach out to Andy Flatness.
  • Can you pay ahead on water bills? Yes you can.

PAYMENT OF BILLS:

Andy Flatness                                                  765.50                                     Contract  Labor

BPVA Training                                                 425.00                                     Fire Training

Com-Tec Land Mobile Radio                           57.00                                       Programming of                                                                                                                                  Tender Truck

Dale Miller                                                      670.00                                     Contract labor

Emergency Apparatus Main.                          365.53                                     Dump Valve Gaskets

Hawkins                                                           10.00                                       Chlorine Cylinders

Hollandale 3 in 1                                             881.00                                     Fireman Dinner

Kylin Schewe                                                   19.31                                       Caution Tape

Matt Horan                                                     758.58                                     Keypads and supplies

Raleigh’s Ace Hardware                                  33.61                                       Cleaning Supplies

Range Data Inc.                                               900.00                                     Subscription

Reese Brothers                                                431.71                                     Plow Truck Repairs

Thompson Sanitation                                      1420.65                                   Container Contract

MN DNR                                                          198.01                                     Water Uses Permitt

 Bills Approved by Weberg/ Bos Motion carried

Bos/Slegh moved to adjourn.  Motion carried.

City of Hollandale

 Minutes

February 13th, 2025

The City of Hollandale met in regular session on Thursday February 13th, 2025, at 6:30pm at the Government Center. The mayor, 4 council members, and city clerk were in attendance. There was 1 member in the audience.

Weberg/Zimmerman moved to approve the agenda as written.  Motion carried.

Bos/ 0Weberg moved to approve the minutes and financial report.  Motion carried.

MAINTENANCE REPORT

  • Dale installed tank heaters in the generators. Need to order 1 water meter for a backup

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT

  • NO Report

OLD BUSINESS:

  • Pickle Ball court was discussed after receiving the mailings back from water bills with a 60% in favor of Pickle Ball Court. Project is tabled till 2025.
  • Clerk is still working on standardization of job.

NEW BUSINESS:

  • Heritage Haus wanted to be added to the city’s website. Motion made by Zimmerman to add 1 page to the website at a cost of $500, with a link added to Freeborn County Historical Society website. Motion passed
  • Local Mitigation Survey completed by Clerk
  • There are currently no rules on massage therapy in town as long as licensed in the state.
  • Seykora Asphalt Street Maint. Tabled till we hear back from Bolten and Menk.
  • Dale will receive a pay raise as maint. To $25 an hour. Bos Motioned. Motion Approved Weberg/ Slegh
  • Clerk will receive a pay raise as of April 1st to $30 an hour. Zimmerman Motion. Motion approved Bos/Weberg.
  • Water shut off cost is $125.00 Re-hook fee is $125.00. There is 6 past due water bills.

PETITIONS AND COMPLAINTS:

  • Irene contacted the Hollandale Christian School about parking on the road they are looking into building a parking lot.

PAYMENT OF BILLS:

Thompson Sanitation                                      1420.65                                   Container Contract

Hawkins Inc.                                                    10.00                                       Chlorine Cylinder       

Travis Marzolf                                                 321.60                                      Mileage for Tanker

Hollandale 3in1                                               311.35                         Tank Heaters for Generator

Andy Flatness                                                  765.50                                     Contract Labor

Bolten and Menk                                            5320.00           Water tower Inspection and Report

IRS                                                                   340.05                                     Payroll Taxes

DJ Jones                                                           74.20                                       Parts 4 Water Break

Kylin Schewe                                                   418.61                         Watch for Children Signs

Church Offset Printing                                    99.00                                       Website

Dakota Supply Group                                      825.41                                     Water Break Parts

Freeborn County Auditor-Treasurer               1269.60                                   Mail in Voting Cost

Freeborn County Coop Oil                              211.59                                     Fire Truck Diesel

Freeborn County Fire Assn.                             100.00                                     Dues

Hanson Tire                                                    2942.14                                   New Tires for Tanker

Hill, Benda, Skov, & Bernau, PA                      260.00                                     1099, Quarterly, W-2

JD Financial                                                     387.21                                     Parts for Tender

Macqueen Equip.                                            528.55             Hydrant Wrench, bag, & Haligon Tool

Matt Horan                                                     271.20                                     Fire Supplies

Riverland Community College                        625.00                                     Emer Training

Dar Bos                                                            100.00                                     Water Main Work

Isaiah Jones                                                     160.00                                     Water Main Work

Don Jones Jr                                                    160.00                                     Water Main Work

 Bills Approved by Bos /Weberg Motion carried

Bos/Weberg moved to adjourn.  Motion carried.

City of Hollandale

 Minutes

January 9th, 2025

The City of Hollandale met in regular session on Thursday January 9th, 2025, at 6:30pm at the Government Center. The mayor, 4 council members, and city clerk were in attendance. There was 3 member in the audience.

Bos/ Weberg moved to approve the agenda as written.  Motion carried.

Weberg/ Bos moved to approve the minutes and financial report.  Motion carried.

MAINTENANCE REPORT

  • Turtle Creek Watershed reported that the city is responsible for the clean of drain tile that was plugged. Tree roots is what caused the plug. Everyone downstream is responsible for issues on their property.

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT

  • Allison applied for a grant from the Taylor Family Farms Foundation, which we received for $27,425.00
  • Allison has applied for a few more Grants
  • Quality Pork Processors gave a donation of $500.00
  • FD purchased a new tanker truck
  • Asked for a ride along EMR for 6 months. Council approved
  • Asked for new scene lights on couple rigs. Council approved

OLD BUSINESS:

  • Pickle Ball court was discussed after receiving the mailings back from water bills with a 60% in favor of Pickle Ball Court. Project is tabled till 2025.
  • Clerk is still working on standardization of job.

NEW BUSINESS:

  • New City Council member Robert Slegh and reelected council member Rodney Zimmerman were sworn in by Mayor Jones.
  • Isiah has quit. Council has requested for Dale to be at the next council meeting in Feb.
  • Covid Cares money needs to be repaid to the Treasury Department. Since the city did not use the money.
  • Insurance Premiums have been paid
  • Classes are available for council members through LMC
  • Report of Outstanding Indebtedness has been turned into Freeborn County
  • Lobbying report there has been no lobbying by the City of Hollandale
  • Audit contract has been turned to Hill, Benda, Skov & Bernau, PA

PETITIONS AND COMPLAINTS:

  • Concerns were brought up about the parking of cars on the street by the school. Councilman Slegh will report at next meeting
  • Concerns were brought up about trailers being parked next to the street for snow plowing issues. Mayor will handle this.

PAYMENT OF BILLS:

Thompson Sanitation                                            2841.30                                          2 months Container

Hawkins Inc.                                                              10.00                                              Chlorine Cylinder

Accounting Plus                                                       390.0                                              Training for Clerk         

Travis Marzolf                                                           125.62                                           Parts for TANKER

McKesson Medical                                                 363.32                                            Supplies- Fire

Hollandale 3in1                                                        159.02                              Xmas Lights/ Diesel for Plow

Andy Flatness                                                           738.44                                            Contract Labor

Bolten and Menk                                                     158.40                                            Engineering Testing

IRS                                                                                226.51                                            Payroll Taxes

Dave Syverson                                                          667.90                                            Shackle on Fire Truck Jones Auto                                                                 299.90                              Battery Charger / Jumper box

Kylin Schewe                                                             31.75                                              Postage

League of MN Cities                                               30.00                                              Mayor Dues

LMC                                                                              560.00                                            Membership Dues

Freeborn County Regstrat                                    27.00                                              Transfer of Tanker

Produce State Bank                                                30003.00                                       Tanker money order

Produce State Bank                                                503.00                                            Tanker Money order

LMC                                                                              4974.00                                          Work Comp INS.

LMC                                                                              13736.00                                       Liability INS.

 Bills Approved by Bos /Weberg Motion carried

Majeske/Weberg moved to adjourn.  Motion carried.

                                                                                                     Kylin Schewe, Clerk

City of Hollandale

 Minutes

December 12th, 2024

The City of Hollandale met in regular session on Thursday December 12th, 2024, at 6:30pm at the Government Center. The Council Member Bos was in charge, 4 council members, city clerk, and city engineer Cory Bienfang were in attendance. Mayor Jones was unavailable. There was 1 member in the audience.

Weberg/ Majeske moved to approve the agenda as written.  Motion carried.

Zimmerman/ Weberg moved to approve the minutes and financial report.  Motion carried.

MAINTENANCE REPORT

  • Brandon Flatness had repaired drain line plugged with roots and mud. Parts of line was replaced. It was brought up to check with Turtle Creek Watershed to see if Land owner is responsible for some the cleaning. Zimmerman will attend

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT

  • No Report Still looking for a new tanker truck

OLD BUSINESS:

  • Pickle Ball court was discussed after receiving the mailings back from water bills with a 60% in favor of Pickle Ball Court. Project is tabled till 2025.
  • Watch for children signs to be ordered for Washington Street and 2 extra to replace faded
  • Cory Bienfang was here to explain the water line letters more. The unknown supply lines are from the main to the shutoff. I have a list of testing sites if you’d like to have your water tested. Water tower report should be coming in early 2025.

NEW BUSINESS:

  • Budget and Levy were adjusted to fit 2025
  • Discussion about what was going to happen with downtown lots (old bar and café)
  • A city ice rink was brought up. City had nothing to do with it in the past it was all volunteers. Council passed on this idea. Motion made by Weberg motion passed, due to the lack of employees to take care of it and the liabillty of it.
  • Sump pump lines are to be drained into yards not into sewers. A letter will be posted around town and sent out in water billings.
  • Discussion on City events posted on website: City Cleanup, Harvest Fest, FD fundraisers, and City wide garage sales weekend(Not an individual’s garage sales it would listed as city wide)
  • Clerk is working a work standardization for clerk job, Discussion about council members learning some of clerk job so we aren’t in a bind if something where to happen to him. This has been tabled till clerk learns more on the job training.
  • Levys are to be discussed in September council meetings, Budget meetings in October

PETITIONS AND COMPLAINTS:

  • Chlorine levels in the water it was brought to our attention that some home owners brass fitting are being corroded away due to the chlorine level in water. What the plumber told the homeowner. Andy Flattness will be made aware of this.

PAYMENT OF BILLS:

Isaiah Jones                                                               140.00                                            Contract labor

Thompson Sanitation                                            1,420.65                                        Container

Hawkins Inc.                                                              10.00                                              Chlorine Cylinder

Hill, Benda, Skov, & Bernau                                 30.00                                              Work Comp Audit       

Travis Marzolf                                                           343.28                                            Parts for 9702/9703

Utility Consultants, Inc.                                         323.64                                            Sewer Sampling

Hollandale 3in1                                                        83.91                                              Xmas Lights/ Gen Gas

L&D Ag Services                                                       1263.50                                          Parts: Sewer Repair

Prow Energy                                                              39.24                                              #1 fuel in Gen.

IRS                                                                                2235.08                                          Payroll Taxes

MN Dept of Revenue                                             178.00                                            Payroll Taxes

 Bills Approved by Majeske /Weberg Motion carried

Majeske/Weberg moved to adjourn.  Motion carried.

                                                                                                     Kylin Schewe, Clerk

City of Hollandale

 Minutes

November 14th, 2024

The City of Hollandale met in regular session on Thursday November 14th, 2024, at 6:30pm at the Government Center. The mayor, 4 council members, and clerk were present. There were 8 members in the audience.

Majeske/ Weberg moved to approve the agenda as written.  Motion carried.

Weberg/Majeske moved to approve the minutes and financial report.  Motion carried.

MAINTENANCE REPORT

  • Isiah chopped weeds with skid loader, burning of brush pile was discussed, plow truck was taken in to have an oil leak fixed.
  • Need of battery charger and jumper box at city shop. Motion made. Zimmerman/ Weberg moved to approve. Motion carried

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT

  • Received a grant for $27,000. Chief Reed would to purchase 6 radios and scene lights. Approved
  • They removed a fire fighter for lack of being able to produce his paperwork and availability to be on call.
  • Emr rigs need to lights up dating the lights. Approved
  • Need a larger tanker for insurance rates to drop. 3,000 gallon tanker is needed.

OLD BUSINESS:

  • Clerk took care of this, Stephanie Winters, website designer, would like to update the contract with the City for their website. She is behind on posting council minutes on the website and the Council would like to remedy this problem a.s.a.p) Ash trees in the park have ash borers.  Did not hear back. Motion made to go with O’Connell Tree Service on ash trees. Motion made Majeske/Zimmerman. Motion carried
  • Pickle Ball court was discussed with the audience. Concerns were brought up regarding the taxes going up. Zimmerman said taxes will not go up because of court. Concerns were also brought up about spending the money elsewhere such as areas of infrastructure that are a concern. Majeske reported the grant was denied due to funds spent. Council has not approved to go forward with this. Waiting for more input from water billing mailer.
  • Watch for children signs to be ordered for Washington Street and 2 extra to replace faded
  • Dale Miller is a contract employee.

NEW BUSINESS:

  • City Flags and American flags were discussed. Motion made to stick with only American and replace the bad ones Zimmerman/ Weberg. Motion carried
  • Mayor Jones has been calling Brandon Flatness daily to inquire when he will be flushing lines that the camera could not go through.
  • No special assessments at this time.
  • Outstand billing is for fire contracts. Clerk will contact township
  • Minutes a have been sent and will be updated on the website. Contract will be running out at end of the year. Marketing Plus will be taking over monthly billing cycle. Clerk will find out the cost
  • A back up for city clerk was discussed so not having an issue like last time.
  • Vehicle along South Central Avenue. The car needs to be moved for snow plowing reasons. Clerk will send letter.
  • 106 Rotterdam Avenue needs to clean up his place again. Motion made by Zimmerman/Weberg. Motion approved. Checking into our options.
  • Mayor Jones and the audience thanked Council member Majeske for her service.

PETITIONS AND COMPLAINTS:

  • Concerns were brought up about the lead water line letters. Council is checking into it.
  • Concerns were brought up about Brandon Flatness not getting pipes cleaned. Mayor has talked to him. Keeps saying he’s coming.
  • Watch your speed signs not working. We will be checking into them.

PAYMENT OF BILLS:

Accounting Plus                                                       461.25                                            Training Clerk

Isaiah Jones                                                               150.00                                            Contract labor

Thompson Sanitation                                            1,420.65                                        Container

Gopher State One call                                            6.75                                                 One call

Hawkins Inc.                                                              10.00                                              Chlorine Cylinder

Freeborn County Coop Oil                                    172.71                                            Fire Diesel

Emergency Apparatus Main.                               3748.03                           Fire Truck Service

Andy Flatness                                                           2211.42                           Sept/Oct Contract Labor

Macqueen Equipment                             715.23                              Fire truck PM’s

Dennis Jensen                                                           500.00                             Grading of Roads

Hill, Benda, Skov, & Bernau                                 75.00                                Quarterly Taxes

Kylin Schewe                                                             11.16                                Postage Reimbursement

Riverland Community College                             625.00                              EMR Training

Skb Environmental                                                 6883.94             Hauling and Disposal of Compost

State Fire Department ASSN.                              175.00                                            Dues

Travis Marzolf                                                           43.39                  Reimbursement for fire house repair

Utility Consultants, Inc.                                         323.64                              Compost Sampling

 Approved by Bos/Weberg

Bos/ Majeske moved to adjourn.  Motion carried.

                                                                                                     Kylin Schewe, Clerk

City of Hollandale

PO Box 220

Hollandale, MN 56045