Pursuant to due call and proper notice, a meeting of the City of Wolverton Council was held on November 14, 2017 in Council Chambers in the City of Wolverton, MN. The meeting was called to order by Nancy Olthoff at 6:15 P.M. Council members present: Lisa Pool, Chad Erickson, Eric Anderson and Geoff Zibell.

Absent: None
Also Present: Dustin & Justin from MNDOT, Wayne McQueen, John Kappes

Presentation:
Justin discussed the Highway 75 upcoming construction projects. They will be doing from the Kent overpass to County Road 184 in the summer of 2018. From County Road 184 through town and to the Northern edge of Wilkin County will be completed in the summer of 2019. To be ADA compliant they will need to replace our sidewalk. They will also be replacing, cleaning or lining our storm sewers and culverts. They will look into options we may be able to do with the median at the same time. Justin also stated that MNDOT will be looking to turn over the ownership of the frontage road to the city. He will be researching this further and contacting the elevator and railroad as well.

Wayne has viewed the building. City is not interested in renting. He is interested in purchasing it as well as the lot to the South of it. The City will discuss this further as well as decide the sales price and get back to him.

Minutes: Lisa Pool moved to accept the October 10, 2017 meeting minutes. It was seconded by Geoff and carried, all in favor.

Bills & Claims: The checks and bills were reviewed Chad Erickson moved to accept the bills & claims. It was seconded by Geoff and carried, all in favor.

Overdue Utilities:
#1 has contacted Nancy. Nancy explained the base rate for utility services as well as the requirement for a deposit and reconnect fee. He would like to give us postdated checks in the amount of $100 for each Monday in order to get his water turned back on right away. Discussion was had. We will waive the deposit fee, however, we will need 5- $100 checks and 1- $83.71 check so that his account is current at the end of the year.
#2-certified letter
#3-Has a higher balance because the utility deposit has not yet been paid. Resident texted Jessi and stated they will make $100 weekly payments to get the account current. We will discuss again in December.

Correspondence:
Correspondence was shared with the council.

Engineer/Water/Sewer:
Electric Pump was here as he could not get the sewer pumps to work. Contractor stated we have electricity shortage issues at times with the elevator, therefore, showed John a work around when this happens.
Hammond was here and fixed the water leak.
Turners came in and added gravel to the roads that needed it.
Discussion was had about the water tower mixer. This project will be postponed at this time as it does not fit into the budget this year. Updating the water control panel has been included in the 2018 budget.

Fire Department:
They have winterized the trucks.
Eric presented and shared the fall festival notes he has created.
Eric has contacted Todd from DNR. The fire truck and pump will be listed for sale.
Fire Board: None

Rescue: The Bingo & Brauts fundraiser will be done by the FLC LYO group this year.

Parks:
Lisa is trying to put together a winter/Santa day event which would include ice skating, hot chocolate, sledding etc.
Chad and John will begin work on the ice rink.

Streets:
Two lights are out on Hwy 75. Eric will contact Scott’s Electric to get fixed.
Snow Monsters will be doing the snow removal.
The city may be offering snow removal for residents. The cost and other details will be discussed in December.

Mayor/City Clerk:
Jessi stated that we will have a new auditor this year as Jamie Fay has transferred to the Mankato office.

The council reviewed an ordinance complaint form which contained suggestions for improvements at the park. The city has the noted items on a to do list and will be completed when time and budget allows.

Planning Commission:
Discussion was had about the bank building. Chad Erickson moved to offer the sale of it along with the lot next to it for $15,000 to Wayne McQueen. It was seconded by Lisa and carried, all in favor.

Office of Tourism: No Report.

Municipal Business Development: None

New Business:
Geoff presented the information he has gathered on setting up our utility accounts for auto pay. The council decided that we will begin the process of getting it set-up and offered to residents. At some point we may be requiring auto pay. We will also be updating our utility ordinance.

Geoff stated that we should look at an online backup option for our computer.

Old Business: None

Motion to Adjourn: on November 14, 2017 by Geoff Zibell. It was seconded by Lisa and carried, all in favor. Mayor Nancy Olthoff declared the meeting adjourned. The next Wolverton City Council Meeting will be Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at 6:15 pm.