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Calumet council approves bills, pays $832.50 thawing bill and allocates $12,350 for pump-house cameras
Summary
At its Feb. 18 meeting, Calumet's council approved January financial reports, paid a $832.50 water-line thawing bill, authorized $12,350.46 for pump-house security cameras tied to the wellhead protection plan, and approved insurance and dues.
The Calumet City Council on Feb. 18, 2025, approved routine financial reports, directed payment of several bills, and approved a security-camera purchase for the pump house as part of the city's wellhead protection work.
Council accepted the Clerk & Treasurer reports showing receipts of $271,074.63, disbursements of $239,558.30 and investments of $11,602.86, and a total checking balance of $241,359.41; Councilmember Dan Strand moved to approve the reports and bills and the motion passed unanimously. Public Works Supervisor Bob Hoshal reported a frozen water line at 101 Shipka St.; Mayor Mike Troop moved to pay the city's share of the Bougalis thawing bill ($832.50) and the council approved the payment with all members present voting in favor.
As part of the wellhead protection plan, the council authorized purchase of security cameras and a server for the pump house at a combined cost of $12,350.46. Mayor Troop moved to approve the expenditure; the council agreed and asked IT Tech Mary Garner to verify the equipment is the latest model. Council members noted the city will charge for use of its equipment when appropriate.
Other financial actions: Council approved 2025 RAMS dues ($556) and the 2025 LMCIT property/casualty insurance premium ($17,167). Clerk April Serich reported she had posted an ad to lease the old bank building and said Blandin Foundation staff had contacted the city about a possible grant; Councilmember Dan Strand moved to apply for a Blandin grant to ready the building for lease and the motion carried unanimously.
On staffing and operations, Hoshal said water licenses need not be renewed until next year so staff will not attend training listed on the agenda; the council discussed blight enforcement and the need for a prosecuting attorney to appear in court for city cases. Council also discussed a potential Itasca County strike and whether city employees could plow County Road 12; after discussion the council concluded city staff could not legally perform the plowing because they are also represented by AFSCME.
The meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
