January Council Meeting
Regular MeetingTwin Valley, MN · January 8, 2024
Minutes
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MONDAY, January 8 2024 – TWIN VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR & ORGANIZATIONAL MONTHLY MEETING
Twin Valley Community Center – 7:00 PM
MEMBERS: Mark Askelson, Paul Bekkerus, Michael Bolton, Tracy Christianson, Mike Lampton
OTHERS: Kris Carlson, Kerry Askelson, Toni Nysetvold, Jason Douville, Connie Hamernik, Prestin Douville
PURSUANT DUE TO CALL and notice thereof the Twin Valley City Council held its regular monthly and 2024
organizational meeting on Monday, January 8, 2024. Mayor Bolton called the meeting to order at 7:00PM.
MONTHLY BUSINESS
Minutes—TC/PB-m/s/p to approve December minutes as written.
Disbursements—M L/MA-m/s/p to approve disbursements totaling $182,906.58 as detailed below.
RECIPIENT PURPOSE AMOUNT
2ND TO NONE SEPTIC SOLUTIONS, LLC Contracted Service $579.82
A.F.L.A.C. WEST REGION Employee Benefit $354.85
AIRGAS USA, LLC Repairs & Maintenance $170.55
ANDERS VALLEY PUBLISHING, LLC Advertising/Publishing $84.38
ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES Contracted Service $307.22
ARVIG Telephone/Internet $567.00
BMO BANK Operating Expense $157.88
BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC Operating Expense $212.19
BRENDA DOBMEYER Training $1,450.00
CNH INDUSTRIAL ACCOUNTS Repairs & Maintenance $57.00
EFTPS-ONLINE Payroll Taxes $3,132.29
EMERGENCY MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC Operating Expense $1,533.72
FRANCOTYP-POSTALIA, INC. Postage Machine Rental $444.00
FURTHER Employee Benefit $789.00
JULIN LAW OFFICE, PLLC Professional Service $984.50
LAKES COMMUNITY COOP Utility $1,652.83
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC Contracted Service $48.47
MATRIX TRUST COMPANY Employee Benefit $55.00
MN DOR - PAYROLL TAX Payroll Taxes $791.03
MN STATE FIRE DEPT. ASSN (MSFDA) Membership Dues $175.00
MOONSHINERS SNOWMOBILE CLUB, INC DNR Grant $13,708.66
NW REGIONAL FIREFIGHTERS ASSN Membership Dues $50.00
OFFICE SUPPLIES PLUS* Operating Expense $65.59
OTTERTAIL POWER CO. Utility $2,934.90
PAYROLL Wages $14,643.55
P.E.R.A. - SDR DIVISION Employee Benefit $4,521.06
PREMIUM WATERS Contracted Service $55.74
SANFORD HEALTH PLAN Employee Benefit $1,828.33
TEAM LABORATORY CHEMICAL, LLC Operating Expense $140.00
TWIN VALLEY HARDWARE Repairs & Maintenance $44.44
UNITED VALLEY BANK Purchase of Reserves $17,500.00
USABLE LIFE Employee Benefit $24.07
VERIZON WIRELESS Telephone/Internet $35.01
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $69,098.08
A.F.L.A.C. WEST REGION Employee Benefit $120.72
ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES Contracted Service $93.37
ARVIG Telephone/Internet $124.09
AUTO VALUE MAHNOMEN Repairs & Maintenance $83.56
BMO BANK Operating Expense $95.25
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EFTPS-ONLINE Payroll Taxes $1,010.85
FURTHER Employee Benefit $185.50
HAWKINS, INC. Operating Expense $2,493.19
INTEGRATED PROCESS SOLUTIONS, INC. Repairs & Maintenance $2,415.83
LAKES COMMUNITY COOP Utility $375.11
MATRIX TRUST COMPANY Employee Benefit $72.50
MN DOR - PAYROLL TAX Payroll Taxes $171.64
OFFICE SUPPLIES PLUS* Operating Expense $66.19
OTTERTAIL POWER CO. Utility $1,420.63
PAYROLL Wages $3,308.34
P.E.R.A. - SDR DIVISION Employee Benefit $679.53
SANFORD HEALTH PLAN Employee Benefit $669.83
THEIN WELL CO. INC Contracted Service $315.00
TWIN VALLEY HARDWARE Repairs & Maintenance $327.39
USABLE LIFE Employee Benefit $20.66
VISSER TRENCHING, INC. Contracted Service $2,960.00
WATER FUND TOTAL $17,009.18
A.F.L.A.C. WEST REGION Employee Benefit $120.72
ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES Contracted Service $93.37
ARVIG Telephone/Internet $81.17
BMO BANK Operating Expense $20.00
EFTPS-ONLINE Payroll Taxes $1,010.65
FURTHER Employee Benefit $185.50
J & R WASTEWATER SERVICES INC. Contracted Service $11,960.35
JULIN LAW OFFICE, PLLC Professional Service $652.84
LAKES COMMUNITY COOP Utility $175.54
MATRIX TRUST COMPANY Employee Benefit $72.50
MN DOR - PAYROLL TAX Payroll Taxes $171.63
OTTERTAIL POWER CO. Utility $118.09
PAYROLL Wages $3,308.34
P.E.R.A. - SDR DIVISION Employee Benefit $679.54
RMB ENVIRONMENTAL LABS, INC. Operating Expense $158.99
SANFORD HEALTH PLAN Employee Benefit $669.83
TEAM LABORATORY CHEMICAL, LLC Operating Expense $800.00
TWIN VALLEY HARDWARE Repairs & Maintenance $6.46
ULTEIG ENGINEERS, INC. Professional Service $21,731.00
USABLE LIFE Employee Benefit $20.66
SEWER FUND TOTAL $42,037.18
NORMAN CO. DEMOLITION LANDFILL Operating Expense $46.80
GARBAGE FUND TOTAL $46.80
ANDERS VALLEY PUBLISHING, LLC Advertising/Publishing $54.75
ARVIG Telephone/Internet $320.10
BERGSETH BROS. Merchandise for Resale $1,783.30
BMO BANK Operating Expense $183.00
BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE Merchandise for Resale $4,894.67
CENTURY ELECTRIC, INC. Repairs & Maintenance $1,456.49
COCA-COLA BOTTLING HIGH COUNTRY Merchandise for Resale $588.00
D-S BEVERAGES Merchandise for Resale $13,198.95
EFTPS-ONLINE Payroll Taxes $1,777.88
FURTHER Employee Benefit $144.42
GERRY'S FOODS, INC Operating Expense $171.49
GREAT NORTH PIZZA CO., LLP. Merchandise for Resale $461.50
HEGGIES PIZZA, LLC Merchandise for Resale $597.65
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HENRY'S FOODS INC. Merchandise for Resale $4,177.20
JOHNSON BROS. LQ-ST.PAUL Merchandise for Resale $2,396.50
KASEYA US, LLC Contracted Service $200.00
LAKES COMMUNITY COOP Utility $265.58
McKINNON COMPANY, INC. Merchandise for Resale $461.55
MN DOR - PAYROLL TAX Payroll Taxes $323.98
OFFICE SUPPLIES PLUS* Operating Expense $177.90
OTTERTAIL POWER CO. Utility $881.00
OVERLOADED LAUNDRY SERVICE, LLC Contracted Service $71.64
PAYROLL Wages $7,882.39
P.E.R.A. - SDR DIVISION Employee Benefit $1,269.48
PEPSI-COLA ** Merchandise for Resale $281.25
SANFORD HEALTH PLAN Employee Benefit $506.91
SOUTHERN GLAZER'S OF MN* Employee Benefit $2,410.07
TEAM LABORATORY CHEMICAL, LLC Operating Expense $154.00
TWEETON REFRIGERATION, INC. Repairs & Maintenance $806.47
TWIN VALLEY HARDWARE Repairs & Maintenance $43.79
TWIN VALLEY POSTMASTER Mailbox rent $98.00
USABLE LIFE Employee Benefit $3.27
WEBSTAURANT STORE, LLC Stools & Chairs $6,672.16
LIQUOR FUND TOTAL $54,715.34
DISBURSEMENTS TOTAL $182,906.58
PUBLIC WORKS—Kris Carlson from Ulteig Engineering updated the Council on the status of the wastewater and
treatment plant improvement project. A final set of plans with a change to the location of the main line to the
lagoons has been sent to the USDA-RD for approval with hopes of getting a request for bids out by March. Once
underway, Carlson anticipates the project will only take a few months to complete. Once the major wastewater
improvements are complete the secondary paving project will begin for Herold Court. During the project the
current main line will remain active and citizens should experience no noticeable changes through town.
Askelson has flooded the skating rink, which should be ready for use by the end of the week. Council requested
that an advertisement be ran for a rink attendant. Discussion on the location of cross-country skis and snow
shoes available for public use. These items are currently located in the old skating rink building, anyone wishing
to gain access should contact City Hall for more information. The restrooms in the main municipal building are
being renovated currently with new flooring and fixtures. Three new doors have been ordered for the community
center and will be installed in late winter/early spring.
EDA/PARKS—Discussed possible funding opportunity for the development of Heiberg North into a trail system
with possible picnic area. The Dekko Foundation has funding available to apply for. Mark Askelson will be
looking into getting quotes on the approximate cost to create trails and a possible picnic area on the Northwest
cliff area of Heiberg Park. Reviewed committee’s 2024 goals which include splash park signage, kayak launch area
at Otterson bridge and increased advertisement of Herold Court lot incentive program. Discussed camping rates
and reservations for the Heiberg campground. Clerk is still working out the functionality of an online reservation
and payment system with the new website.
2024 BUSINESS PERMITS—MA/TC-m/s/p to approve fundraiser/raffle permits for the 2024 calendar year for the
Wild Rice Conservation Club and Zion Lutheran Church.
LIQUOR—Gross sales for December 47,456.18. Nysetvold distributed two quotes for the replacement/upgrade to
the liquor store camera system—Arivg $7,380 installed price for a complete system, with an additional monthly
monitoring fee. Northwoods Security & Service $6,500 for complete system and installation, no additional
monthly support. ML/MA-m/s/p to approve quote from Northwoods Security & Service. Council requested clerk
check with insurance company due to a power failure being the cause of the system malfunction. The BNG point
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of sale system in the Off-Sale quit working, Nysetvold currently has a loaner unit. New unit cost $1,500, PB/TC-
m/s/p to approve purchase. New bar stools and chairs have been ordered and are scheduled to arrive this week.
Local patron D. Stack has offered to assist in the assembly. Discussed the cost of bands for Town & Country Days.
Nysetvold has received a quote for $3,500 from one performer. Council questioned revenues from previous years,
Nysetvold can provide this information at a later time. MA/ML-m/s/p to approve spending up to $3,500 towards
a Town & Country Days band. TC/MA-m/s/p to approve hire of two new bartenders, Randy Bueng and Marcus
Gunnufson pending background checks. Reviewed financial statements showing a cash loss. Clerk explained that
the loss does not reflect an actual loss for the fiscal year as invoices were paid for inventory still in stock. An
accurate profit/loss will be made available after the audit is complete. Discussion on Assistant Manager position.
Nysetvold has an in-house candidate she would like to consult before advertising.
POLICE—Douville addressed council, new squad vehicle will be going in to get equipped with cages, lights, sirens,
cameras, etc. in the coming week. The Minnesota POST board has performed an Audit on the department’s
records and the Twin Valley Police Department is in compliance with State requirements. Advertising has begun
for a new full-time officer. Due to new POST regulations, some changes to the hiring process will need to be
made, especially with the backgrounding process. No police activity report was available, Douville noted it has
been a busy month already.
FIRE/RESCUE—An escrow payment for the removal and clean up after a house fire at 206 3 rd St NE has
been received. The City will withhold payment for the fire call and outstanding utilities. Property
owner has been in contact with the Clerk’s office and intends to have the rubble removed and the lot
cleaned up himself. Clerk will monitor to proceed with City abatement as necessary.
Lampton reported 16 rescue and 1 fire call for December. 2023 fire and rescue hours approved,
MA/TC-m/s/p. Rescue 512 hours, Fire 621 hours. Mayor Bolton wished to thank all members of the
volunteer department for their service. Discussed possibility of running horse races during the Wild
Rice Conservation Club Supper on January 27. MA/TC-m/s/p to approve a gambling permit to do so if
necessary, with no waiting period.
FINANCIALS—2023 year in cash reports available for Council to review. MA/ML-m/s/p to approve
transfer of $9,637.00 from the water fund to the water treatment plant replacement fund, as a
requirement from the grant & loan funds received from the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund (PFA).
ML/MA-m/s/p to approve cancelled and voided checks for 2023. [32306, 32363, 32637, 32674, 32678,
22427, 22479, 22488, 2496, 22520, 22528, 22564, 22606, 22680]
2023 ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS— Council was presented with a list of necessary declarations for the 2024
Fiscal Year. Motion by Councilmember Askelson, second by Councilmember Bekkerus, the following 2024
organizational declarations were approved.
RESOLUTION 2024—01
CITY OF TWIN VALLEY 2024 ORGANIZATIONAL DECLARATION RESOLUTION
WHEREAS Minnesota State Statutes require certain actions by the City of Twin Valley City Council at the annual
organizational council meeting;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Twin Valley City Council does hereby approve the following
designations for the 2024 Fiscal year:
MEETINGS—Regular meetings of the Twin Valley City Council shall be held on the Second Monday of each
month at 7:00 p.m. Any regular meeting, with proper public notification, may be cancelled or rescheduled by
Council action.
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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION—The City Council of the City of Twin Valley does hereby designate the Twin Valley
Times, Twin Valley, as its official newspaper for its 2024 publications.
DESIGNATED POLLING PLACE— The City Council of the City of Twin Valley does hereby designate the Norman
County Court House as the official designated polling place for the City of Twin Valley, as a mail in voting district.
2024 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
MAYOR MICHAEL BOLTON
VICE MAYOR MIKE LAMPTON
AIRPORT AUTHORITY TRACY CHRISTIANSON
BUDGET MICHAEL BOLTON, MIKE LAMPTON
BUILDING COMMITTEE TRACY CHRISTIANSON, PAUL BEKKERUS
EDA/PARKS - COUNCIL MARK ASKELSON, TRACY CHRISTIANSON
EDA/PARKS - CITIZENS TAMMY CARLSRUD, TONI NYSETVOLD, VACANCY
LIQUOR MARK ASKELSON, TRACY CHRISTIANSON
NUISANCE MARK ASKELSON, PAUL BEKKERUS
ORDINANCE MARK ASKELSON, PAUL BEKKERUS
PLANNING/ZONING MICHAEL BOLTON, MARK ASKELSON
PLANNING/ZONING – COMMUNITY VACANCY
PUBLIC SAFETY MICHAEL BOLTON, PAUL BEKKERUS
PUBLIC WORKS PAUL BEKKERUS, MIKE LAMPTON
WAGES/PERSONNEL TRACY CHRISTIANSON, MIKE LAMPTON
OFFICIAL FINANCIAL DEPOSITORIES—The City Council of the City of Twin Valley does hereby designate the
United Valley Bank, Twin Valley and the Mid-Minnesota Federal Credit Union, Ada as official depositories of the
city for the 2024 year.
OFFICIAL SIGNATORY POWERS—It is by action of the City Council of the City of Twin Valley to have three
signatures on all issued written payments for claims against the City; and the signatures for the Mayor (Michael
Bolton), Vice Mayor (Mike Lampton) and City Clerk-Treasurer (Rachel Johnson) will be original signatures on all
issued payments, checks issued for investments; and
The signatures of the authorize powers are further authorized to sign checks for payroll processing, payments to
Federal or State agencies as required by agreement or statute; such as for payroll taxes, sales taxes, claims and
invoices, authorized electronic payments to State and/or Federal agencies to meet debt obligations; and
In the event that one of the elected officials so designated as an official signatory power is incapacitated or
unavailable to sign the Twin Valley City Council hereby designates council member Mark Askelson and Utility Clerk
Deanne Peterick as an Emergency Signatory Officials.
DESIGNATED INSURANCE AGENT OF RECORD—The City Council of the City of Twin Valley does hereby
designate the Twin Valley Agency transitioning into the Wild Rice Agency, as its LMCIT Insurance Agent.
Upon a roll call vote taken thereon the following voted in favor of said resolution: Mark Askelson, Paul Bekkerus,
Michael Bolton, Tracy Christianson, & Mike Lampton; and the following voted against: None. WHEREUPON said
resolution for the commitment of reserves was duly adopted this 8th day of January, 2024.
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RACHEL JOHNSON, CLERK-TREASURER MICHAEL BOLTON, MAYOR
2024 FEE SCHEDULE—Council discussed updates to the fee schedule for 2024 to include the previously approved
increase to the base sewer rate as well as an increase to the Wimmer Cabin monthly rent and damage deposit.
Brief discussion on parks/camping rates, ultimately no changes made. Motion by Askelson, second by Lampton,
the following resolution was passed.
RESOLUTION 2024—02
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A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE FOLLOWING LIST OF CITY FEES AND
CHARGES FOR THE CITY OF TWIN VALLEY FOR THE 2023 OPERATING FISCAL YEAR.
BE IT RESOLVED, Pursuant to Minnesota Law and the Twin Valley City Code, a fee schedule for City services and
licensing is hereby adopted, by an affirmative vote of a majority of the Twin Valley City Council members present.
The following permit fees and service charges are hereby established for the year 2024:
Administration
NSF Check Fee $35.00
Delinquent Assessment Fee $25.00
Assessment Search, Police Report, Ordinance copies, Utility History $10.00
Data Request requiring research/compilation $25.00/hr
Notary (per sheet) $1.00
Background Check $100.00
Filing Fee (elected official) $2.00
Mileage Rate Set by IRS
City Map 8.5 x 11 $0.25
COPIES
Standard 8.5x11 $0.25
Legal 11x14 $0.25
Poster 11x17 $0.50
Two Sided Sheets $0.30
Colored Paper 8.5 x 11 $0.30
Faxes – send & receive up to 5 sheets $2.00
Faxes – per sheet when more than 5 (not including cover) $0.50
Certification of Delinquent Utility Accounts / Invoices $5.00
Administrative Citation Fees Schedule I
RV Park Camping Nightly $25.00
RV Park Camping Weekly $100.00
Heiberg Camping (per night) $10.00
Cemetery Plot $150.00
Recreational Vehicle Permit $20.00
Nuisance Mowing/Maintenance $100.00 (min)
Animal
Pet License $10.00
Pet found without current tag $15.00
Impound Fee $25.00/day
Impound Fee – Repeated Violation $75.00/day
Business Fees
Tobacco License $25.00
Card Table/Table Games $5.00
Pool Table $25.00
Amusement Machines $25.00
Fundraiser/Raffle Permit $10.00
Peddlers License $25.00
Cannabinoid License $750.00
Alcohol
Intoxicating ON-Sale $750.00
Intoxicating OFF-Sale $100.00
Wine License $150.00
3.2% ON-Sale $100.00
3.2% OFF-Sale $30.00
Sunday Liquor $200.00
Special One Day Permit $25.00
Consumption/Display (set-ups) $120.00
Center Fees
Community Center (w/out kitchen) $75.00
Community Center with alcohol (w/out kitchen) $125.00
Community Center Kitchen $25.00
Community Center – Front for small groups $25.00
Community Center – Auctions $150.00
Community Center – Fundraisers $75.00
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Community Center – Benefits $0.00
Dance Permit $10.00
Dance/Event Security (5 hours) $125.00
Additional Security (each hour over 5) $25.00
Table Rental $10.00
Chair Rental $1.00
Platform Rental $15.00
Picnic Table Rental $15.00
Fire and Rescue
Fire Contract (full township) $3820.00
Rescue Contract (full township) $230.00
Fire Call – 1st three hours $750.00
Fire Call – Additional hourly rate $300.00
Fire Calls less than one (1) hour (reviewed on a case-by-case rate) TBD
Vehicle Accident $500.00
Foam Per Gallon $25.00
Wimmer Cabins
*** Monthly Rent $375.00
*** Damage Deposit $375.00
Short-term Nightly $40.00
Short-term Weekly $200.00
Utility Rates
New Connection – Water $900.00
New Connection – Sewer $725.00
Connection Charge $50.00
Delinquent Reconnection Charge $75.00
Water Testing Fee (as required by the State of MN) $9.72
City Service Fee (snow, mosquito, brush, misc.) $4.00
Storm Sewer Availability – Residential $4.50
Storm Sewer Availability – Commercial $13.50
Late Fee $15.00
Meter Base $20.00
Meter Replacement $170.00
Afterhours Service Call $75.00
WATER
Base Rate (Residential & Basic Commercial) Usage under 1600 $39.50
Water Usage per 1000 gallons $3.00
Vacancy Rate $15.00
Commercial—Large Users under 50,000 gallons $150.00
Commercial—Large User per gallon over 50,000 $2.00/gal
SEWER
*** Base Rate $39.50
Commercial—Large User $75.00
Commercial Large User over 50,000 gallons (water usage) $1.00/gal
Vacancy Rate $10.00
GARBAGE (Rates set by Fuch’s Sanitation)
City Admin Fee (included in charges below) $2.00
Single Garbage $13.89
Family Garbage $16.13
Residential Garbage Tax 9.75 %
Commercial Group 1 – A $17.06
Commercial Group 1 – B $19.21
Commercial Group 1 – C $21.36
Commercial Group 2 – A $18.61
Commercial Group 2 – B $13.18
Commercial Group 3 $25.22
Commercial Group 4 – A $35.91
Commercial Group 4 – B $48.36
Commercial Group 4 – C $82.34
Commercial Group 5 $71.95
Commercial Group 6 – A $88.00
Commercial Group 6 - B $157.07
Commercial Group 7 $303.34
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Commercial Group 8 $781.74
Commercial Garbage Tax 17.00 %
Land Use – Zoning/Building Permits
Fences, Decks, Small Storage Units (non-permanent) $10.00
Permanent Storage Unit – Secured/Slab $15.00
Additions, Porches, Patios—attached $20.00
Garages/Structures/Outbuildings—not attached $25.00
New Construction—Residential $50.00
New Construction—Commercial $100.00
Penalty –projects started without council approval $10.00
Zoning Ordinance—Change Requests
Zoning Change $150.00
Zoning Fine—If construction began prior to approval $150.00
Variance/Conditional Use Request $150.00
Upon a roll call vote taken thereon the following voted in favor of said resolution: Mark Askelson, Paul Bekkerus,
Michael Bolton, Tracy Christianson, & Mike Lampton; and the following voted against: None. WHEREUPON said
resolution for the commitment of reserves was duly adopted this 8th day of January, 2024.
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RACHEL JOHNSON, CLERK-TREASURER MICHAEL BOLTON, MAYOR
ASSIGNMENT FOR THE COMMITMENT OF CITY RESERVES—Council given reserve balances for the current
Certificates of Deposits the City holds as of 12/31/2023. Councilmember Christianson motioned to approve and
keep reserves as designated for the upcoming year, seconded by Councilmember Lampton the following
resolution was passed.
RESOLUTION 2024—03
RESOLUTION TO ASSIGN THE COMMITMENT OF THE CITY RESERVES FOR THE 2024 FISCAL YEAR
BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Twin Valley does hereby assign and commit the following
reserves and values to the designated funds.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following City of Twin Valley reserves be assigned and
committed as follows:
ID Description Value 01/01/24
63012 Community Center Reserves $27,874.01
63113 Community Center Reserves $5,010.00
63995 Community Center Reserves $5,000.00
COMMUNITY CENTER TOTAL $37,884.01
11811 EDA Reserves $12,938.35
11812 EDA Reserves $6,452.99
EDA TOTAL $19,391.34
63994 Fire Department $10,000.00
63110 Fire Department - Equipment $3,006.00
22109 Fire Department - Truck Fund $9,016.24
63143 Fire Department - Truck Fund $50,100.00
22211 Fire Department Equipment Fund $8,434.08
63244 Fire Department Reserves $10,297.89
63011 Fire Department Reserves $26,856.54
21932 Fire Department Veh/Equip Fund $11,156.74
12586 Fire Equipment Fund $1,054.83
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12587 Fire Equipment Fund $1,322.01
FIRE DEPARTMENT TOTAL $131,244.33
7528 General Fund Reserves $50,697.53
9192 General Fund Reserves $5,260.62
10045 General Fund Reserves $7,253.15
10375 General Fund Reserves $9,196.65
10984 General Fund Reserves $42,696.20
11644a General Fund Reserves $3,926.59
12422 General Fund Reserves $21,228.52
12423 General Fund Reserves $27,182.07
62868 General Fund Reserves $7,769.30
63111 General Fund Reserves $3,006.00
10043 General Fund Reserves (Org. Water) $11,504.46
11755 General Fund Reserves (Original EDA) $12,831.84
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $202,552.93
307425471 Liquor Store -Building Improvement Fund $188.65
309263720 Liquor Store Building Improvements $51,140.38
10841 Liquor Store Reserves $10,432.99
11400 Liquor Store Reserves $14,360.32
LIQUOR STORE TOTAL $76,122.34
62675 Parks Reserves $10,399.44
63114 Parks Reserves $3,406.80
63245 Parks Reserves $15,446.84
PARKS TOTAL $29,253.08
62714 Public Works Equipment $21,009.40
63112 Public Works Reserves $4,008.00
PUBLIC WORKS TOTAL $25,017.40
63115 Rescue Department - Equipment $2,505.00
21925 Rescue Equipment Fund $524.25
22121 Rescue Equipment Fund $1,986.13
63010 Rescue Fund Reserves $5,138.54
63251 Rescue Reserves $3,604.26
63996 Rescue Squad $2,500.00
12501 Rescue Vehicle Fund $865.32
12524 Rescue Vehicle Fund $917.04
12538 Rescue Vehicle Fund $1,006.47
22301 Rescue Vehicle Fund $2,766.48
RESCUE TOTAL $21,813.49
RESERVES TOTAL $543,278.92
Upon a roll call vote taken thereon the following voted in favor of said resolution: Mark Askelson, Paul Bekkerus,
Michael Bolton, Tracy Christianson, & Mike Lampton; and the following voted against: None. WHEREUPON said
resolution for the commitment of reserves was duly adopted this 8th day of January, 2024.
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RACHEL JOHNSON, CLERK-TREASURER MICHAEL BOLTON, MAYOR
OLD BUSINESS—201 Pleasant Ave SW has been transferred to the City as a donation from owner Balvik. Will
look for quotes to have the buildings demolished and the lots cleaned in the coming months.
AUDIT—Council received 2023 Audit engagement letter from Hoffman, Philipp, & Martel, PLLC. MA/ML-m/s/p to
approve and confirm understanding of services to be provided. Auditor will be in the office one day during the
week of February 20th.
FYI/OTHER—ML/MA-m/s/p to change the following meeting dates for 2024. February meeting will be held on
Tuesday, February 20, 2024. November meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.
Meeting adjourned at 8:34PM, MA/ML-m/s/p.
Attest: Signed:
RACHEL JOHNSON, CLERK TREASURER MICHAEL BOLTON, MAYOR
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Agenda
Twin Valley City Council
2024 Organizational Meeting
Monday, January 8, 2024 - 7:00PM
Twin Valley Community Center
CALL TO ORDER PM
CITIZEN'S FORUM Maximum Time - 10 minutes. If no public comments are presented, meeting will continue.
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA / M/S/P
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MINUTES APPROVAL December Minutes / M/S/P
CLAIMS 12/12/2023 - 12/31/2023 $112,266.29
01/01/2024 - 01/08/2024 $41,497.67
PAYROLL 11/26/2023 - 12/09/2023 $15,500.07
12/10/2023 - 12/23/2023 $13,642.55
DISBURSEMENT TOTAL $182,906.58 / M/S/P
COMMUNITY Business Permits 2023
Cheri Syverson - School Speaker Funds
LIQUOR General Report - Gross Sales $ 47,456.18 ATM Revenue $521.50
PUBLIC WORKS General Report
EDA/PARKS General Report
POLICE General Report
POST Compliance letter
FIRE/RESCUE General Report
2023 Fire/Rescue Hours Fire 321 Hours, Rescue 512 Hours
FINANCIALS Unaudited 2023 Financial Statement
PFA Fund Transfer for DWRLF $9,637.00
2023 Voided Checks for Approval
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ORGANIZATIONAL 2024 Declarations & Appointments
Fee Schedule
Commitment of Reserves
OLD BUSINESS Delapidated Property
NEW BUSINESS Audit Engagement Letter
FYI/OTHER Upcoming Meetings - February & November dates
MEETING ADJOURNED PM / M/S/P
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