Clearbrook City Council meeting April 13
Clearbrook City Council meeting April 13
The Clearbrook City Council met in regular session on Monday, April 13. Minutes of the March 9 meeting were read and approved.
John Eggers brought to the council the 100% graduation rate that he has been working on since 2005. Clearbrook-Gonvick had 80% last year and it is one of the best in the area that he covers. If everyone has one person that they can talk to about graduating if would help that rate in Minnesota.
Kevin Prosser gave an update on the Building Project that is being planned. The Capital Project Fund grant of $500,000 will be used to construct a building on the lot that was the playground for the school. A proposed floor plan for 60 x 35 was presented to the council for their input. They had some suggestions which Prosser will bring to the architect for revisions. The grant is through the Minnesota Department of Education to support community revitalization.
Chief of Police Ryan Solee report had 42 records. They included: Alarm 1; Medical 1; Animal Related 2;Assist Other Agency 1; Court Order Violation 2; Crimes Against Family 6; Disturbance 2; Domestic Juvenile 2; Drug Related 1; Fraud 1; Harassment 1; Information Only 2; Civil Process 1; Medical 5; Property Damage 2; Suspicious Activity 2; Suspicious Activity Trespass 1; Theft 4; Threats 1; Traffic Stop 1; Trespass 3, Attempt to Arrest 1.
Ryan Rude, Clearbrook Fire Chief had 18 calls for the month. They attended the regional meeting in Gonvick. Clearbrook Fire Department Fish Fry Fund Raiser will be held April 25. Serving begins at 5:00 p.m. The department looked at the equipment and quotes for the outdated SCBAs. Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) which is essential firefighting gear. It has a high-pressure cylinder, regulator, facepiece, and harness. They will be getting a loan for $97,065.00 for 10 units.
Karra Weems, Manager of the Municipal Liquor Store had her report. She had a profit of $21,282.75 for the month. The lights have been updated to LED and it is much better.
Kevin Prossser gave an update on the trees for main street and the sound system. They have $12,020.62. The trees will be put early in May with help from Enbridge to dig the old ones out. The rest of the money will be used for the music and he figured that they would have enough funds for another year of payment for the piped music.
Utilities and Maintenance. Some streetlights are still a problem. They work when they want to. They will be checking when all the snow melts. There are still items left on the punch list that have not been completed by the company. The council had kept out $100,000 payment if necessary. The job was to have been completed by September 2025. The water tower mixer circulation pump needed help to agitate the water in the tower. Nick and Mark have solved that problem.
The siren needs to be replaced. It came from Bagley in 1970. The Council approved the quote from Stone’s in Grand Forks for $19,809.24. That will also be mounted on a 40-foot pole.
The City of Clearbrook will have their Spring Clean-up from May 2nd to 10th. A notice was placed in last month’s bill with what will be accepted. There is a charge for appliances and that must be paid at the City Clerks office. If you have any questions, call 776-3213.
Building permit Number 2026-02 was approved for William and Cindy Stoller to do work on 311 S Main St. with an approximate size of 1,200 square feet.
Building permit Number 2026-03 was approved for Dan Bryant to do work on 315 3rd Ave SE with approximate size of 1,100 square feet.
The Council approved Resolution 2026-06 for a donation of $200.00 from Garden Valley to restore the music on Main Street.
The Council approved Resolution 2026-07 setting the 2026 camping rates as the same as last year. RV site - $25 per day, $150 per week, and $450 per month, only if paid before the beginning of each month.
16 full sites with water/sewer and electricity. 2 sites with water/sewer, - electric is available from adjoining site. Tent Site $10 per day. Restrooms and showers are available.
The garbage plan was put on hold until next month.
The 2025 Audit is almost done, and they will be having a presentation next month. The LGA was on schedule to be paid from the state to the city.
Bills were paid with Monthly Claims of $70,968.42 and Additional Claims of $161,181.71.
The next meeting will be Monday, May 18 at 7:00 p.m.