Mayor Mark Larson opened the Public Hearing on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Argyle Council Chambers.
On a motion by Aaron Rivard, seconded by David Gunderson, Resolution 07-2025, Rezoning of Industrial Lots to Commercial Lots was approved for that part of Lot 2, Block 1, Herman Addition to the City of Argyle, Marshall County, Minnesota described as follows: Commencing at the northeast corner of Lot 1, Block 1, Herman Addition to the City of Argyle, Marshall County, Minnesota; thence South 09 degrees 04 minutes 39 seconds East, assumed bearing, along the east line of said Lot 1, a distance of 300.00 feet to the southeast corner of said Lot 1 and the point of beginning of that tract of land to be described herein; thence continuing South 09 degrees 04 minutes 39 seconds East, along the east line of Lot 2, Block 1 of said Herman Addition, a distance of 300.00 feet; thence South 80 degrees 52 minutes 18 seconds West, a distance of 420.00 feet; thence North 09 degrees 04 minutes 39 seconds West, a distance of 300.00 feet to the southwest corner of said Lot 1; thence North 80 degrees 52 minutes 18 seconds East, along the south line of said Lot 1, a distance of 420.00 feet to the point of beginning. Said tract of land contains 2.89 acres, more or less. Motion carried.
Motion by Aaron Rivard, seconded by Penni Anderson, to close the Public Hearing.
Mayor Mark Larson called to order the March 3, 2025, City Council Meeting in the Argyle Council Chambers AT 7:02 pm. Members present were Mark Larson, David Gunderson, Zachary Beaudry, Penni Anderson and Aaron Rivard. Also attending were Jacob Davis and Tamara Benitt. Motion by Aaron Rivard, seconded by Zach Beaudry, to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion carried.
Motion by David Gunderson, second by Aaron Rivard, to approve the Maintenance Report. Motion carried.
Motion by David Gunderson, seconded by Aaron Rivard, to approve the quote from IPS including serial telemetry and all three additional items. Motion carried.
Motion by David Gunderson, seconded by Penni Anderson, to approve 50% of the annual income from bulkfill sales to be transferred to 4M Plus Fund. Motion carried.
Motion by Penni Anderson, seconded by Aaron Rivard, to approve the rate increase of residential water to $11.50/1,000 gallons. Motion carried. Motion by Penni Anderson, seconded by Aaron Rivard, to approve the rate increase of commercial water to $12.75/1,000 gallons. Motion carried.
Motion by Zach Beaudry, seconded by Penni Anderson, to approve raising the per diem of overnight/day to $60.00. Motion carried.
Motion by Aaron Rivard, seconded by Zach Beaudry, to offer monthly cell phone reimbursement to all full-time employees and Chris Danzl, part-time employee. Motion carried.
Motion by Zach Beaudry, seconded by Penni Anderson, to approve Resloution 06-2025, Benefits Per Year of Service For Argyle Fire Department. Motion carried.
Motion by Penni Anderson, second by Aaron Rivard, to approve the following 2025 Argyle Fire Department Officers:
Chief – Erin Anderson
Asst. Chief – Eric Magnusson
Secretary – Nick Safranski
Treasurer – Brady Swanson
Ventilation Officer – Nathan Anderson
Interior Officer – Dillon Erickson
Training Officer – Grant Bergeron
Safety Officer – Tony Safranski
Chief Engineer – Tim Tulibaski
EMS Coordinator – Mason Sundby
Motion by David Gunderson, seconded by Aaron Rivard, to purchase 12 hanging baskets from Evergreen n’ Ivy. Motion carried. Motion by David Gunderson, seconded by Aaron Rivard, to advertise for watering of the hanging baskets, flower planters, and the Garden Club gardens for $1500/season. Motion carried.
Motion by Zach Beaudry, seconded by Aaron Rivard, to advertise for one summer helper for $16.00/hour with $.50/increase for returning employees. Motion carried.
Motion by Zach Beaudry, seconded by Aaron Rivard, to advertise for Summer Rec Director/Head Coach at $20.00/hour, Assistant Coach at $17.00/hour, Bus Driver at $30.00/hour, and Umpire at $25.00/game with $.50/hour increase for returning employees. Motion carried.
On a motion by Penni Anderson, seconded by Aaron Rivard, to approve Bryce Evje as a new member of the Argyle Fire Department. Motion carried.
Michael Pagnac is attending the Minnesota Rural Water & Wastewater Conference in St. Cloud from March 3rd to March 6th.
The Marshall County Highway Bridge Inspection Report for over Moat Around Park (Island Park) was reviewed.
Motion by David Gunderson, second by Aaron Rivard, to approve the bills presented for payment, the Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, delinquent accounts and vacation & sick leave. Motion carried.
Being no further business, motion by Aaron Rivard, seconded by Zach Beaudry, to adjourn. Motion carried.
Waste Management recycling tote pickup will be on April 16, 2025.
City Office and City Shop Hours: Monday – Thursday, 7:00 am – 4:30 pm & Friday 7:00 am – 11:00 am.