January 2025 City Council Minutes

​The Irwin City Council met Monday January 13th, 2025 at 5:00 PM at the Irwin City Hall Meeting Room. Present: Mayor James Borcher, Council members: Lana Schwieso, Jonna Willadsen, Greg Gaer, and Bill McMahon, Absent: Rich Wiig. Also present: Mike Butler, Tim Plumb, and Erik Jorgensen.
Mayor Borcher called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM. On motion by Schwieso, 2nd by McMahon the January agenda was approved. On motion by Willadsen, 2nd by Gaer the December minutes were approved. On motion by McMahon, 2nd by Gaer the January bills were approved. All motion carried unanimously.
Erik Jorgensen updated the Council on the Water Tower progress. The complete date to have water in the new tower is January 17th, however due to the freezing temperatures this will be postponed until the temperatures are remaining above freezing for an extended amount of time. After filling the tower, there will be a 48-hour water testing period before use can begin, the final completion date is March 7th, 2025. The water main project will resume in mid March.
The museum funds were discussed and on motion by Gaer, 2nd by McMahon the remaining funds held by the museum board will be allocated back to the City of Irwin account. Motion carried unanimously.
Council reviewed Resolution 25-1: Setting a public hearing date for the sale of the property located at 502 Ann St. in Irwin. On motion by McMahon, 2nd by Gaer the resolution was approved for the public hearing to be held on January 21st, 2025 at 5:00 PM at the Irwin City Hall Meeting Room. Motion carried unanimously.
Mike Butler presented an estimate for LED lighting upgrade for all City of Irwin buildings. The Council heard the details and decided to table the project until the Annual budget has been approved.  Snow removal fees were reviewed and no changes were made to the ordinance, $50.00/hr is the fine for not clearing sidewalks. The Council also approved Thomas Butler to assist with snow removal when available at $14.00/hr. A home project for 205 Carter St. was reviewed, a LP tank was approved to be placed within the guidelines of the property. On motion by Schwieso, 2nd by Gaer the project was approved. Motion carried unanimously.
The Community Building Breakfast scheduled for January 26th was discussed and City Council will work the fundraiser.
On motion by Gaer, 2nd by McMahon the meeting was adjourned at 6:10 PM. Motion carried unanimously.