June 7, 2021
Mayor Terry Sundby called to order the council meeting on June 7, 2021, at 7:00 PM in the Argyle City Office. Present were Mayor Sundby, Anthony Deschene, David Sorenson, David Gunderson, and Aaron Rivard. Also in attendance were Tony Safranski and Vicki Tulibaski. Motion by Aaron Rivard, second by David Sorenson, to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion carried.
The council reviewed the written report from Moore Engineering. The council is waiting for a revised agreement from Marshall & Polk Rural Water.
No further information on the fire hall land was received from the Fire Department. The Council was reminded of a meeting on Tuesday with Widseth regarding the fire hall.
The Council reviewed the written Maintenance Report. Motion by David Sorenson, second by Aaron Rivard, to change Friday Summer Hours for all employees to 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Motion carried. Motion by David Gunderson, second by David Sorenson, to approve the Maintenance Report. Motion carried.
Motion by Anthony Deschene, second by Aaron Rivard, to approve the Temporary Community Festival Liquor Licenses for the Argyle American Legion and The Dell Steakhouse & Lounge LLC on June 26, 2021 by resolution. Carried.
The Council reviewed a proposal from Ron Ruud of Northwest Service Cooperative regarding setting up an internet data base of chemicals and doing a chemical inventory. Motion David Gunderson, second by Anthony Deschene, to not have Northwest Service Cooperative do an internet data base of chemical and chemical inventory. Motion carried.
On a motion by David Gunderson, second by Aaron Rivard, the Council approve a resolution to accept the coronavirus local fiscal recovery fund established under the American Rescue Plan Act. Carried.
On a motion by David Gunderson, second by David Sorenson, the Council approved by resolution donations made to the Argyle Fire Department since December 1, 2020 by individuals, businesses, and area local governments for the sole purpose of the Argyle Fire Department. Carried. On a motion by David Sorenson, second by David Gunderson, the Council approved by resolution donations made to the City of Argyle since December 1, 2020 by individuals, businesses, and the area local governments to be used only for the City of Argyle. Carried.
Motion by Anthony Deschene, second by David Sorenson, to approve the building permits of Duane Pagnac, floating slab and Amie Bergeron, windows & siding. Motion carried.
Motion by Aaron Rivard, second by David Gunderson, to approve members of the Community Club as volunteers of the City of Argyle for Meet Your Neighbor Day. Motion carried. Motion by David Sorenson, second by Aaron Rivard, to approve the Community Club to have the Nickle Scramble and Bouncy Houses on the city lot located at 110 West 5th Street for Meet Your Neighbor Day. Motion carried.
Motion by Anthony Deschene, second by David Sorenson, to approve hiring Logan Nordine for the youth summer position. Motion carried.
Motion by Aaron Rivard, second by David Gunderson, to change the date of the July Council meeting. Motion carried. Motion by David Sorenson, second by Aaron Rivard to change the date to July 12th. Motion carried.
Motion by David Sorenson, second by David Gunderson, to approve a lease with Yu-Tyme Wellness Studio for $1/year June 1, 2021, to May 31, 2022 for use of a portion of the community center for HIIT Classes. Motion carried.
Motion by Anthony Deschene, second by David Sorenson, to apply for a permit to increase the elevation of the rock weir. Motion carried.
Motion by David Sorenson, second by Aaron Rivard, to raise the charge for a recycling tote to $2.40. The city pays half and the customer half. Motion carried.
The Council reviewed the Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Delinquent Accounts, account balances and the bills presented for payment. Motion by Anthony Deschene, second by Aaron Rivard, to approve the bills presented for payment. Motion carried.
Motion by Anthony Deschene, to accept Dawn LaBine’s offer to stain/varnish the benches outside the Argyle Mall and have her charge the needed supplies to the City of Argyle. Motion carried.
Porky Rousseau approached Terry to have the sign with the Mall businesses listed on by the Pedestrian Park moved back 10 feet to the west. No action taken by the Council.
Motion by Anthony Deschene, second by David Gunderson, to accept Vicki’s resignation effective July 7, 2021 due to her retirement after 32 years with the City of Argyle and advertise for the City Clerk position with applications to close in two weeks. Motion carried.
Being no further businesses, motion by Anthony Deschene, second by David Gunderson, to adjourn. Motion carried.
OPEN HOUSE RETIREMENT
COFFEE & CAKE
FOR VICKI TULIBASKI
JULY 7th 9:30-11:30 AM
ARGYLE COMMUNITY CENTER