Zumbro Falls City Council Minutes - September 11, 2024
The Zumbro Falls City Council met at City Hall at 6PM. Present at the meeting were all council members, Fire Chief, Scott Kennedy, and Guest, Kelly Preble.
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor. The clerk read to council the minutes from the August meeting which were accepted as read by a motion from Bankers, seconded Benson, all in favor, carried.
Treasurer’s report followed with acceptance by a motion from Anderson, seconded Bankers, all in favor, carried.
Kelly Preble, representing the Christmas Committee for 2024 told council about all the events and plans in the making for the event. This event will be held on December 14th. The council agreed to sponsor the lighting contest with a motion from Benson, seconded Anderson, all in favor, carried.
Scott told council that Kurt Schnell will be retiring from the Fire Department after 15 years of service. The 2024 Ford Truck purchased to be put in service is waiting for light bars that are back ordered.
Resolution 24-03 was accepted with a motion from Anderson, seconded Benson, all in favor, carried. This is the snow removal proposal agreement with DOT for the 2024-2029 seasons.
It was agreed that the City would prepay for 3000 gallons of LP with Lawler Gas Co. A motion of approval was made by Benson, seconded Anderson, all in favor, carried.
After additional discussion on the budget, it was decided to raise the Levy by 4% to cover inflation costs. A motion to move forward with this increase and approve the General City budget along with the Sewer and Water budget, was made by Bankers, seconded Anderson, all in favor, carried. A motion from Benson, seconded Bankers, all in favor, was made for the treasurer to look at outsourcing some of the general city excess funds into short term investments.
Meeting then adjourned around 7PM with all bills presented to be paid by a motion from Anderson,
seconded Benson, all in favor, carried.
Submitted by,
Susan Eischens, Clerk
