06.01 City Council Meeting Minutes

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City Council Minutes June 2, 2020 Page6ofl2 ----------------------------- the Council if they would like to pursue liquidated damages in the amount of $6,500 since substantial completion was not accomplished on time. Council discussion ensued about the process if they were to pursue damages. The consensus of the Council agreed to pursue liquidated damages in the amount to $6,500. 9.3. Maintenance Worker's Probationarv Period Jason Gorr informed the Council that Nick Roy was hired as a City Maintenance Worker on December 4, 2019 and his six-month performance review was processed on May 28�'. He stated that Mr. Roy successfully completed his probationary period and is meeting the performance expectations of this position. COUNCIL MEMBER SWANSON ACKNOWLEDGED NICK ROY'S SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF HIS SIX-MONTH PROBATIONARY PERIOD AS THE CITY'S MAINTENANCE WORKER. COUNCIL MEMBER AKERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 9.4. Wastewater Treatment Plant Certificate of Commendation Jason Gorr stated that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has again awarded the City's Wastewater Treatment System a Certificate or Commendation for the past year. He stated that after a little research it seems that our system has given us an award every single year they were eligible to receive it. He stated this recognition is given to reflect what the system and its operators have a year in full compliance. Mr. Gorr stated that he would like to personally recognize the ongoing efforts of our contracted operators from Pine River Area Sanitary District. He stated that their training, professionalism, and great work ethic help keep our local environment, drinking water, and our local businesses safe even during stressful times such as COVID-19. The City Council acknowledged and expressed their appreciation to the contracted operators from the Pine River Area Sanitary District for the valuable services they provide our community. 9.5. Amended Public Works Joint Powers Aqreement with Loon Lake Township Jason Gorr stated that they reached a Joint Powers Agreement with Loon Lake Township on the shared roads and finalized the agreement on May 27th at a meeting with himself, Nancy Malecha, and Rick Wilson the Loon Lake Township Road Supervisor. He stated the changes are an improvement and the City of Pequot Lakes was doing more than their fair share for years. He pointed out that the Public Works Department will be taking on greater responsibilities in dealing with a contracted grader for 9�' Avenue SW, northerly portion. He stated this road has had quite a few complaints and hopefully this will be a solution.