03.01 - September 7, 2004 Council Minutes

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City Council Minutes Page 7 September 7, 2004 -------------------------- COUNCIL MEMBER SJOBLAD MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO HIRE A FIREFIGHTER TO REPLACE LANCE SCHMIDT. COUNCIL MEMBER PFEIFFER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 7.1. Request for Variance to Fire Code —American Legion The Clerk indicated that the American Legion is requesting a variance from an order of the State Fire Marshal regarding the sprinkling of the building. The Clerk indicated that the City does not have a building inspector, nor does it enforce the State Building Code. The Council discussed the issue and did not feel comfortable endorsing the variance. The Fire Chief recommended that the Council defer the matter to the State Fire Marshal. COUNCIL MEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO DEFER THE VARIANCE FOR A SPRINKLER SYSTEM FOR THE AMERICAN LEGION TO THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE. COUNCIL MEMBER PFEIFFER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 9. Water/Wastewater Supervisor's Report Brett Twardy presented the water/wastewater report. 9.1. Farm Lease Agreement Brett Twardy presented an updated farm lease agreement for the rental of the City's spray irrigation site. It was the consensus of the Council to have the lease reviewed by the City Attorney and to have the lease run one year rather than seven years. The Council requested Brett to see if the $3,000 yearly lease fee was fair or if it should be raised. 9.2. Water/Wastewater Personnel Brett Twardy discussed some options for covering Tina Nolden's responsibilities while she is away on military leave. He recommended not hiring a replacement at this time but to get some help from the City of Breezy Point for one weekend per month and from the City's maintenance employees. Brett indicated that another option would be to hire a student on a temporary basis. The Fire Chief indicated he could possibly be on call also.