Council reviewed the Storefront Improvement Grant. After some discussion a few changes were noted. Changes will be made and the grant will be approved at the next council meeting. A motion was made by Van Roekel and supported by Wielenga to approve the signage of the Engagement Letter from Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. Motion carried 5-0. Discussion was held regarding to the Administrator/Economic HIDC’S contribution Developer’s salary. Council directed Administrator Collins to check with other local communities as to how their funding is handled regarding this position. Public Correspondence none. Mike Broek left the meeting at 6:37 PM. – Collins updated council of recent activities including meetings with Administrator’s Report – Urban Renewal District, Board of Adjustments, HIDC, and other foundation/committee meetings as well as Habitat for Humanity site visits. Finance no report – Streets & Storm Sewers No report – Building, Equipment, & Grounds No report. – Parks, Pool, Recreation Mayor Protem gave an update on the status of the Eagle Project. – Summer Rec flyer will be coming out this week. Job descriptions for summer help and rec program will be presented to the finance committee within the coming week. Public Safety Committee Fire chief Greg Van Roekel presented council with their proposed – budget for this year as well as their proposed budget for the next 4 years. Fire Department Treasurer Evan Wielenga presented reasons for the changes in the budget. Council directed Administrator Collins to create a Resolution for approval for the Fire Department to bill out all calls. City Utilities No report – Economic Development No Report – Other Business None. – Upcoming Events Regular council meeting will be held on Monday, March 26th at 5:00PM. – Being no further business, a motion was made by Leusink and supported by Wielenga to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 PM. Motion passed 4-0. _________________________ _________________________ Jim Collins Eric Rankin City Administrator Mayor Protem
Council reviewed the Storefront Improvement Grant. After some discussion a few changes were noted. Changes will be made and the grant will be approved at the next council meeting. A motion was made by Van Roekel and supported by Wielenga to approve the signage of the Engagement Letter from Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. Motion carried 5-0. Discussion was held regarding HIDC’S contribution to the Administrator/Economic Developer’s salary. Council directed Administrator Collins to check with other local communities as to how their funding is handled regarding this position. Public Correspondence – none. Mike Broek left the meeting at 6:37 PM. Administrator’s Report – Collins updated council of recent activities including meetings with Urban Renewal District, Board of Adjustments, HIDC, and other foundation/committee meetings as well as Habitat for Humanity site visits. Finance – no report Streets & Storm Sewers – No report Building, Equipment, & Grounds – No report. Parks, Pool, Recreation – Mayor Protem gave an update on the status of the Eagle Project. Summer Rec flyer will be coming out this week. Job descriptions for summer help and rec program will be presented to the finance committee within the coming week. Public Safety Committee – Fire chief Greg Van Roekel presented council with their proposed budget for this year as well as their proposed budget for the next 4 years. Fire Department Treasurer Evan Wielenga presented reasons for the changes in the budget. Council directed Administrator Collins to create a Resolution for approval for the Fire Department to bill out all calls. City Utilities – No report Economic Development – No Report Other Business – None. Upcoming Events – Regular council meeting will be held on Monday, March 26th at 5:00PM. Being no further business, a motion was made by Leusink and supported by Wielenga to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 PM. Motion passed 4-0. _________________________ _________________________ Jim Collins Eric Rankin City Administrator Mayor Protem
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