ERHARD CITY COUNCIL

MEETING MINUTES May 9,2022

CITY HALL, 506 MAIN ST.

Meeting was called to order by Mayor Gary Stadum, with council members Gene

Nygard, Richard Bratlien, Chad Ravenscraft. Also present was JoNelle Grunewald, City Clerk, LaFaye Thonpson, Ted Tollefson and Jeff Levine.

The pledge of allegiance was recited.

Proposal by Grace Lutheran church to buy city land adjacent to the church for future addition. While City wants to be a good neighbor the plans for a community center and softball games are in infant stages and it would be in everbodys interest to adopt a wait and see attitude.

Julie Ringquist was present to sign new lease and agreed to a rental increase to $425.00 Her business is going “great”. Needed her lawnmower fixed. Gary said we would take care of it. Council said it would be okay if she put garbage can by driveway.

The minutes of the April meeting were read .Rich voted to approve, Chad seconded. Motion Carried

The Accounts Payable report was read. Move to approve by Gene, second by Chad. Motion carried.

Treasurers report was given by JoNelle.Gene moved to approve, second by Chad. Motion carried.

Old Business:

Move Propane tank

Wages for Brian Olson were discussed and it was decided to raise his pay to $18.00 per hour. Gene moved and Chad Seconded. Motion carried. City decided we need to drag field at least twice a week and needs something to pull it. Chad will research.

Down the road we will have to think about new playground equipment but for now will have to “patch”

New Business:

Investments at Edward Jones discussed. Tabled until next meeting

LaFaye Thompson was apointed as interm Treasurer until Kristie is able to resume her duties.Motion by Rich, seconded by Gene .Motion carried.

Old park benches will be given to first come. Push mower is needed. Motion by Gene and seconded by Chad to have Brian purchase. Motion carried.

There being no other business, Gene made a motion to adjourn and Chad seconded..Meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m.

JoNelle Grunewald, City Clerk