Vice Mayor David Gunderson called to order the January 6, 2025, City Council Meeting in the Argyle Council Chambers at 7:00 PM. Members present were Mark Larson, David Gunderson, Zachary Beaudry, and Aaron Rivard. Also in attendance was Tamara Benitt. Absent was Penni Anderson.
Newly elected Mayor Mark Larson took the Mayoral Oath of Office and Zachary Beaudry took the Council Member Oath of Office. David Gunderson turned the meeting over to Mark.
Motion by Aaron Rivard, seconded by David Gunderson, to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion carried.
Motion by David Gunderson, seconded by Aaron Rivard, to approve the Maintenance Report. Motion carried.
The grants were received for the Secondary Well installation from the Department of Health for the Source Water Protection Implementation grant and the Source Water Protection Competitive Grant. The total amount was $20,000.00.
The Council reviewed the City’s ordinance on Building Maintenance and Appearance under Health and Safety, Nuisances and examples of how to proceed with the hazardous building process. The Council will table this until the next meeting.
Zach Beaudry has requested a rezone of the property he purchased in Herman Addition from Industrial to Residential 2. The Rezoning Public Hearing has been set for Monday, February 3, 2020, at 7:oo PM.
On a motion by David Gunderson, seconded by Aaron Rivard, Resolution 01-2025 – Approve Annual Designations, Appointments, and Fee Schedule for 2025 was approved. Motion carried.
On a motion by Aaron Rivard, seconded by David Gunderson, Resolution 02-2025 – Approve 2025 Utility Rates and Natural Gas Rebates was approved. Motion carried.
Building permits: Bob Bucklin – reside, tin roof, soffits, and new side door and windows. Motion by Aaron Rivard, seconded by David Gunderson, to approve the building permits. Motion carried.
The City Office and Shop will be closed on Monday, January 20th, in Observance of Martin Luther King Day.
Motion by Aaron Rivard, seconded by David Gunderson, to approve adding Mark Larson and removing Terry Sundby on all United Valley Bank account’s signature cards. Motion carried.
Motion by Aaron Rivard, seconded by Zachary Beaudry, to approve the bills presented for payment, the Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, delinquent accounts and vacation & sick leave.
Being no further business, motion by David Gunderson, seconded by Zachary Beaudry, to adjourn.
Mark then closed the meeting to discuss employees. Motion by Zachary Beaudry, seconded by Aaron Rivard, to approve the hiring of Michael Pagnac for Maintenance Worker. Motion carried.
Argyle offer a yearly garbage pickup fee. $100 per 35-gallon garbage can. Stop by City Office to purchase your yearly sticker.
Reminder: Waste Management recycling tote pickup will be on February 12, 2025.
City Office & City Shop Hours: Monday – Thursday, 7:00 am – 4:30 pm & Friday’s 7:00 am – 11:00 am.
Request for Winter Months:
- Please do not leave cars & trailers on streets for easier snow removal.
- Please stay away from Snow Removal Equipment. Give them room to do their job!
- Please keep all gates open and free of snow so that meters can be read. Thank you for your cooperation!
- A reminder from the gas department: Please keep snow cleared from your gas meter and vent. A dangerous condition exists should your gas meter and vent become blocked with snow. Please keep checking this until the snow melts.
- Please help the Fire Department by keeping your fire hydrants cleared of snow.
- Residents are reminded to stop by City Office to purchase a $15.00 building permit for any remodeling/building over $500.00. This is an important step to ensure all codes and setbacks are followed.