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Council approves memorial bench, library repairs and staff training; moves ahead on sewer cleaning and garbage RFP
Summary
At its July 8 meeting New Richland's council approved a memorial bench and tree placement, roughly $13,000 for library exterior repairs (capital reserves to cover the shortfall), clerk training travel, and a five‑year sewer cleaning plan; staff outlined a draft RFP for consolidated garbage collection.
The New Richland City Council took a string of routine actions during its July 8 meeting.
Public comment: Katie (identifying herself as the daughter of Carol) requested permission to install a memorial bench and two red maple trees at the city park. The council moved and approved a motion to allow Katie to coordinate with Director Eric on placement, and asked staff to finalize design details.
Operations and contracts: The council approved a five‑year sewer cleaning and camera plan (staff said the work helps meet insurance requirements) after noting a second quote was higher. Staff also reported progress on an RFP to combine garbage and recycling into a single‑collection contract; a draft is expected to be released by Aug. 1 with bid awards targeted for November to inform the budget.
Facilities and training: Council members approved approximately $13,000 to repair the exterior of the library; meeting discussion noted $6,000 of that total had been previously approved and roughly $3,000 remained in the capital fund, with the council agreeing to use capital reserves to cover the remainder. The council also approved sending Clerk Heather to the Minnesota Clerks Academy in St. Paul at an estimated cost of about $600 covered by the training budget.
Other business: Department reports noted ambulance maintenance, 161 calls for service in June (1,368 year‑to‑date), and the return of swimming lessons at the lake beginning the following Monday; the council thanked volunteers for recent community events and adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Votes at a glance: listed below are the motions recorded in the meeting minutes.
