JUNE 2, 2009 – Meeting was called to order by Mayor Vietmeier

ROLL CALL – Present – Mitchell, Kuschel Harr, Frohling, A. Vietmeier & FO Vitense. Four residents also.

PUBLIC COMMENTS – Don Parsons was presented with a plaque in thanks for his many years of service to the City of Columbia.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING – Moved by Mitchell 2nd by Kuschel Harr to accept. Passed

FINANCIAL REPORT – moved by Mitchell 2nd by Vietmeier to allow warrants and accept the report. Passed

WARRANT VOUCHERS CITY- Parks & streets - Kevin Hamilton, 655.09; Petroleum Partners, 622.19; Midwest Grading, LLC, 805.55; Bob Vitense, 40.00; Utilities - NorthWestern Energy, 343.47; Web Water, 19.00; James Valley, 125.01; Repairs & Supplies - Runnings, 355.28; Farm Plan, 110.74; Titan Access, 46.92; Publishing - Groton Independent, 126.67;Council Wages - L. Vietmeier, 535.63; C. Mitchell, 387.87; E. Kuschel Harr, 415.58; C. Frohling, 387.87; D. Parsons, 387.87; A. Vietmeier, 129.31;K. Vitense, 1325.85; SD Dept of Rev & Reg. 125.00; SEWER - Utilities - NorthWestern Energy, 16.00; Lagoon - Petroleum Partners, 768.88; Testing - SD Department of Health, 82.00; Office Supplies - Petty Cash, 200.00; Wage - K. Vitense, 76.19.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Auditorium – work to start June 15

Rubble site – looking into a mulch area for grass and leaves

Summer Rec. - Amy Weismantel gave an over view of activities. The council requested that the Legion be cleaned after each session as a courtesy to the next users.

Dumpster site – more discussion on moving near the rubble site

Alleys – Letters to be sent to land owners concerning upkeep of half alleys next to their property.

Lots 100 block N. James – these lots to be mowed by Kevin

NEW BUSINESS

Flood damage/ FEMA visit – no information as yet. A list of repairs and improvements will be compiled to be ready when needed.

Malt Beverage application – Kerry Hansen dba KL Cabin submitted an application along with the usual fee. All requirements were in order moved by Vietmeier 2nd by Mitchell to approve the application.

CORRESPONDENCE – letter from Britton 125th celebration, Flood Plain report and some state wide meetings. All were addressed.

Next meeting to be July 7, 2009

Moved by Kuschel Harr 2nd by Mitchell to adjourn. Passed