August Minutes

​The Irwin City Council held a Public Meeting on August 12th, 2024 at 5:00 PM at the Irwin City Hall Meeting Room. Present: Mayor Jim Borcher, Council Members: Lana Schwieso, Greg Gaer, Bill McMahon, Rich Wiig, and Jonna Willadsen. Also present: Erik Jorgensen, Mike Butler, and Jon Wooster.
Mayor Borcher called the Public Hearing to order at 5:00 PM. On motion by Schwieso, 2nd by McMahon the agenda was approved. Motion carried unanimously.
The first reading of the Proposed Code of Ordinances for the City of Irwin was completed. No oral or written comments were received. On motion by Wiig, 2nd by Gaer the second and third readings were waived and the Ordinance 8-1 was approved to adopt the Code of Ordinances for the City of Irwin. Motion carried unanimously. On motion by Wiig, 2nd by Gaer the hearing was adjourned at 5:15 PM. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Borcher called the August City Council Meeting to order at 5:15 PM. On motion by McMahon, 2nd by Schwieso the August agenda was approved. On motion by Gaer, 2nd by Willadsen the July minutes were approved. On motion by Willadsen, 2nd by Gaer the August bills were approved. All motion carried unanimously.
Erick Jorgensen reviewed the progress reports for the Water Main Replacement Project and the Water Tank Project with the Council. On motion by Wiig, 2nd by McMahon Pay Application 5 for Water Main Project was approved for the amount of $226,715.60. Motion carried unanimously.
On motion by Wiig, 2nd by Schwieso Resolution 24-9 “Resolution authorizing and approving a Loan Agreement and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $1,795,000 Taxable Water Revenue Note, Series 2024”. Motion carried unanimously.
Community Building rental fees were reviewed and on motion by Willadsen, 2nd by Gaer the decision to continue to have the City departments pay rent for any use of the building and to increase the rental fee to $75.00/day and $25.00/additional days beginning January 1st, 2025. Motion carried unanimously. Utility late fees were reviewed regarding businesses/school and the decision was made to not charge late fees to these entities. The need for a sign going out of the City to the north alerting drivers to the bicyclists and pedestrians that use the Highway for exercise was approved. An update on painting the parking spaces on Ann St. was given and the City will likely do the project. Jon Wooster addressed the Council regarding the condition of the alley between Ada St. and North St. which is due to rain and drainage issues.
The plan for Halloween was discussed and some Council members suggested that the City have a trunk or treat at the Community Building and not have kids go door to door. The issue was tabled to be discussed at the September Council meeting. An update was given on the Community Building bathroom renovation. The bathrooms have been painted and the toilets have been replaced. The Council discussed parking on some streets in town and a letter will be sent to residents regarding parking ordinances in the City.
On motion by Gaer, 2nd by Schwieso the meeting was adjourned at 6:15 PM. Motion carried unanimously.