Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
City of Porter
November 6, 2023 6:30 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Donald Verschelde.
Council members present were Kim Jelen, Donald Verschelde, Pat Vlaminck, and Judy Verschelde.
Also, present was Ken Hennen and Lawrence Peterson.
Mayor Donald Verschelde called for the reading of the minutes of the October 2, 2023, Regular City Council meeting. The Regular Minutes were approved as read in a motion by Pat Vlaminck, seconded by Kim Jelen. All were in favor with none opposed, and the motion was carried.
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Discussed that the dump grounds may be burned again; snow removal; and the City’s ISO rating being impacted due to the available pressure and flow in the city water system.
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Resolution 11.06.2023
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Porter, in the County of Yellow Medicine and the State of Minnesota that the City of Porter on behalf of its Prosecuting Attorney desires to enter into Joint Powers Agreements with the State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to use systems and tolls available over the State’s criminal justice data communications network for which the City is eligible. The Joint Powers Agreements further provided the city with the ability to add, modify and delete connectivity, systems and tools over the five year life of the agreement and obligates the City to pay the costs for the network connection.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Porter, Minnesota as follows:
That the State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreements by and between the State of Minnesota acting through its Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the City of Porter on behalf of its Prosecuting Attorney, are hereby approved.
That the Mayor, Don Verschelde, or his or her successor, is designated the Authorized Representative for the Prosecuting Attorney. The Authorized Representative is also authorized to sign any subsequent amendment or agreement that may be required by the State of Minnesota to maintain the City’s connection to the systems and tools offered by the State.
That Don Verschelde, the Mayor for the City of Porter, and Kim Jelen, the City Clerk, are authorized to sign the State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreements.
Passed and adopted by the Council on this 6th day of November 2023.
A motion was made by Pat Vlaminck, seconded by Kim Jelen, to approve Resolution 11.06.2023. All were in favor with none opposed, and the resolution was passed.
Resolution 11.06.2023a
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Porter, in the County of Yellow Medicine and the State of Minnesota that the City of Porter grants authorization for the Porter Fireman’s Relief Association to conduct lawful gambling activities at the Cut Loose Tavern.
Passed and adopted by the Council on this 6th day of November 2023.
A motion was made by Pat Vlaminck, seconded by Kim Jelen, to approve Resolution 11.06.2023a. All were in favor with none opposed, and the resolution was passed.
A motion was made by Pat Vlaminck, seconded by Kim Jelen to extend Hennen’s Lawn Service mowing contract into 2024. All were in favor with none opposed, and the motion was carried.
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398,000 gallons of water was used.
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A motion was made by Pat Vlaminck, seconded Kim Jelen, to pay the bills as read. All were in favor with none opposed, and the motion was carried.
A motion was made by Pat Vlaminck, seconded by Kim Jelen, to adjourn the meeting. All were in favor with none opposed, and the motion was carried.
Kim Jelen, Clerk
City of Porter