City Council Meeting

City Council Meeting January 13, 2020 The regular Riverdale City Council meeting of January 13, 2020 was called to order at 6:00 PM by Mayor Skuza. Present: Ken Skuza, Jerry Orth, Garth Zimbelman, Dick Cheatley and Auditor Del Kolke Absent: Jonna Taylor Cheatley moved to approve the Dec. 9, 2019 meeting minutes. Zimbelman seconded. Motion carried. Cheatley moved to approve the bills. Orth seconded. Motion carried. Orth moved to approve the agenda. Zimbelman seconded. Motion carried. Guest: AJ Tuck, Ulteig Engineers, reported water tower shop fabrication is 90% complete. Cheatley moved to approve Maguire Iron Pay Estimate 3 for $183,825.00. Orth seconded. Motion carried. Residents Comments: Hazen Art & Craft Assn. has not yet hung artwork in Coffee Shop since waivers of liability have not been completed. New Business: Cheatley moved to designate American Bank Center and Bank of North Dakota as the City of Riverdale depositories. Zimbelman seconded. Motion carried. Auditor presented information regarding the feasibility of continuing a municipal court for the City of Riverdale. Only traffic violations and parking citations are written into municipal court, all other infractions are filed with the district court. Total fines collected in 2018 amounted to $792.00 and $591.00 was received in 2019. Annual costs to maintain the Riverdale municipal court total approximately $1,500.00. The court has heard only three (3) cases in ten (10) years. Further discussion with the McLean Co. States Attorney is necessary prior to taking action. Reports: Auditor reported eleven (11) building permits were issued in 2019 with a total value of $677,700. Building permit fees amounted to $2,053.75. City hall will be closed Feb. 3-7. Skuza requested auditor to contact city assessor for a real estate sales report for 2019. 01/13/2020 Page 2 Zimbelman inquired on the status of shop roof repair and vacating of John Adams Addition easements. These items will be addressed as details are provided. Cheatley moved to accept the bid in the amount of $21,445 from AW Power to tighten cross bars and inspect the electrical distribution system. Zimbelman seconded. Motion carried. Cheatley stated the final VFD (3 of 3) is in place at the water plant. Next meeting will be held Monday, February 10 at 6:00 PM. Meeting adjourned at 6:30 PM. Executive Officer: ______________________________________ Mayor Attest: _______________________________________________ Auditor