05-01-2023 City Council Meeting Minutes

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City Council Minutes May 1,2023 Page 5 of 8 The Council acknowledged Police Officer Sheri Fyle's resignation. They thanked her for her service and wished her luck with her new venture. Chief Davis said she will stay on the roster for part-time which is reflected in her resignation letter. Chief Davis stated he would also like to recognize her with a program she started at the school where a kid or teacher can write anonymously on a blank sheet of paper how another person had done something that shows they care for them, also called a third-party compliment Mayor Gardner asked who will be filling in at the school for the remainder of the school year. Chief Davis stated Officer Johnson said Officer Melin is ready to go on his own and they will place Sergeant Franz at the school. Discussion ensued on how long it will take to find a replacement for Office Fyle's position. Chief Davis stated they have a potential candidate and an active posting that will stay up until they have all positions filled. He said he is hoping to draw from the next graduating class and that a potential candidate will be eligible in July. Mr. Spiczka said he had a meeting with Sourcewell and there was a discussion about helping communities with hiring officers and what they can do. He said the discussion was on how we can make our police force more desirable. He said it is affecting all Police Departments across the country. Mr. Spiczka stated if you are a good candidate, you can work anywhere in the state right now. Discussion ensued about things that make a police department more desirable and if a workshop would help with ideas. 9. Public Works 9.1. Public Works Report Council Member Pederson suggested a building for the trailers and equipment that is sitting outside. He suggested a building with an open end or at least a covered storage space. Council consensus was to come up with a proposal for storage. 9.2. gth Avenue Proposal Mr. Spiczka stated after a joint work session with Loon Lake Township city staff is recommending some gravel construction for the majority of 9th Avenue, including shaving down the hill for safety and adding pavement from Krist Court to County Road 112. He stated the bid from Anderson Brothers is old, but they assured there would be no more than an eight percent increase. He stated it would be no more than $63,000 to do the project with Pequot Lakes portion being $31,500 at most. Discussion ensued about shaving down the hill. Mr. Spiczka stated it seemed essential to Loon Lake Township to shave down the hill. Discussion ensued about posting and enforcing truck load limits. Discussion ensued about the thickness of the Class 5 and if it was going to be enough.