City council met on Thursday, May 13
Fri, 05/21/2021 - 1:31pm
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Police Officer Ryan Sollie Presented the Police Incident Report for the month of April to the Gonvick City Council on Thursday, May 13. There was a total of 16 incidents. He also reported that the police department has received extra state funding for speed enforcement on North Ave and Highway 92. He has also set live traps for feral cats and an occasional skunk. He asked for a copy of the city ordinance on the blight issue.
There were no more new updates on the water improvement project.
City maintenance person Dan Johnson has been working on the road north of the Fire Department building. When it rains the rocks slide back towards the river. He has been blading and is looking at getting some used tar to put on the road. He will have more to report next month.
The Gonvick City council passed a resolution for a goal of 100% graduation rate. That was brought up by John Eggers with Project graduate at the last meeting. The council will do whatever it can to encourage all youth to graduate from high school They salute the May 29, 2021 high school graduating class at Clearbrook-Gonvick.
The Gonvick Community Center is open now for one event per weekend because of cleaning issues. A rummage sale was held and a graduation party is also set for the center.
Insurance payments for health has increased. The council added $70.00 per month per city employee to help cover costs.
The council agreed to send out a letter of support to MN4L3.
No extra fire department issues this past month. They had a very successful fund raiser with 270 people being served. Some were several takeout orders and others ate in the fire hall.
The council had reached out to Overland Research group and they had been gathering information on city property near the pumpkin patch to present to Dollar General. Property lines and possible customer base had been looked at by Overland. This information and possible building project was rejected by Dollar General and that information was responded back to the city council.
Expenditures for the month were approved with $5,531.63 to water and Sewer; $17,506.94 to General; 4658.95 to fire for a total of $23,695.72.
Gonvick Police report was given by Ryan Sollie from the Clearbrook-Gonvick Police department. There were 16 records with 911 Hang Up 1; Alarm 1; Assist Other Agency 2; Civil Process 3; Harassment 1; Information Only 1; Medical 1; Motorist Assist 1; Officer Detail; Suspicious Activity 2 and Vehicle Lock Out 1;.