Clearbrook City Council met on June 10
Wed, 06/19/2024 - 10:37am
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Clearbrook City Council met in regular session on Monday, June 10. Logan LeClair was present as the Emergency Management official to ask the city what they could do to help the city. Council members were concerned having pumps available if there was emergency flooding. Their biggest concern was the size of the culverts coming in the east side of town and going out the west end near the rice plant. That caused the most problems during the big rains that did damage in April of 2022. They would like to have the small culvert on the west end of town replaced. They will have to go through the county engineer to make that change.
Police Chief Ryan Solee's report was given. There were 40 records including: Burglary 1; Death 1; Disorderly 2; Disturbance 2; Fire 1. Harassment 2; Information Only 2; Juvenile Misc. 2; Juvenile Domestic 1; Medical 4; Predatory Offender Registration 1; Runaway 2; Suicide related 1; Suspicious Activity, Traffic Complaint 1; Traffic Stop 14; Vandalism 1; Vehicle Lock Out 1; Welfare Check 6.
Adam Krog Fire Chief report was given: They had 14 calls in May. They included: Medical 7; Meeting 1; Grass Fire 1; Structure Fire 1; Vehicle Fire 1; Life Assist 1; Canceled in Route 1 (Medical) and Training 1.
They were able to buy tools and equipment which include much needed helmets from the fish fry donations that were received.
Reid Sloan was approved to become a full time fire fighter as his 6 month probation period was complete.
Karra Weems, Manager of the Municipal Liquor Store had a May profit of $7,917.68. Summerfest Entertainment will include Friday, June 28, Karaoke, Saturday, June 29 Pete Garcia. They will possibly have a Bloody Mary bar outside on Saturday, depending on the weather.
They have not received another bid for the bathroom remodel updates. They will be letting out new bids for only one stall in each bathroom and with a lock on the door.
Jessica King gave the pool update. The filter and heater valve has been located and fixed. There is still a slow leak in the deep end. That will have to be checked at the end of the season. They have two more life guards that are finishing their training and one more at the end the week.
Utilities and Maintenance - Mark Snobl and Nick Rankin informed the council that the water tower will be out of service July 1. But they will have a back up for that time. They have been fixing some holes around the city. They have submitted a management plan for the sewer and everything should be in compliance.
The new G and G building has to have the gas service, water and sewer checked out.
They questioned the retaining wall that was hit by the airplane that crashed. They will have to check on insurance and get it fixed. Plane was rented through Bemidji Aviation.
City Clerk - Lucie Thompson had several items. Things are lining up for the Summerfest June 28 and 29, 2024. They will have the 5 K run, 3 on 3 basketball tournament, vendors on the street.
The council passed a motion to hire the Johnny Holm Band for the All school reunion coming up next year June 26 to 29, 2025.
The council discussed the Pollinator Garden that Kristy Villanueva had spoken about to be put up near the Veteran's Memorial. They discussed what would be the best place to put it so as not to take away from the memorial. They would like to see some more information on this project.
Eric Eichstadt was granted a building permit to build a 12 x 16 shed on his property. It would be larger than the one he has.
The Clearbrook council accepted the TEAM Foundation donation of $1,800 for the Bus Charges for the Boston Trip through the Clearbrook-Gonvick school.
Monthly claims were approved for $102,546.49 with the exception of just over $20,000 that would have to be checked before payment. Additional Claims of $120,407.06 were approved.