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New York Mills addresses police staffing, liquor store hire and water-line replacements
Summary
The council accepted the resignation of Officer Faith Schaefer and referred hiring to the Public Safety Committee, ratified a part-time Liquor Store hire, and heard Public Works Director Kyle Mattson report 17 galvanized service lines requiring replacement and a Jan. 31 water-main break repaired Feb. 2 with no customers losing service.
The New York Mills City Council acknowledged multiple operational reports and directed follow-up actions during its Feb. 10 meeting.
Police Chief Bobby Berndt reported 102 calls for service in January and presented a resignation from Officer Faith Schaefer. By unanimous motion the council accepted Schaefer’s resignation and referred the hiring and posting of a replacement full-time officer to the Public Safety Committee for review; the committee will examine schedules and the job description before deciding whether to post.
Liquor Store Manager Lana Jacobson reported January sales metrics and the council ratified the hiring of part-time bartender Skylar Kenyon by unanimous vote. Jacobson also outlined upcoming store events.
Public Works Director Kyle Mattson told the council he identified 17 galvanized water service lines that Minnesota Department of Health guidance will require to be replaced; a meeting with affected property owners is set for Feb. 18. Mattson said the department repaired a water-main break under Lawrence Street on Feb. 2 after the break occurred Jan. 31; no customers lost water during repairs. He also reported participation in MDH corrosion-control discussions after two sampling sites exceeded copper residuals and noted organics recycling will begin in town this spring.
Councilors acknowledged the Fire Department’s January report (31 calls; 25 medical) and received updates on training and interagency equipment sharing. The meeting adjourned at 5:19 p.m.
