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Spring Grove council approves reimbursement resolution to secure USDA loan for new fire truck, signs off on alley dedication and several routine items
Summary
The council approved Resolution 24-53 allowing a temporary General Fund down payment up to $175,000 for a new fire truck (to be reimbursed when USDA financing is final) and passed a slate of routine measures including an alley dedication, appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission, and temporary liquor licenses.
The Spring Grove City Council unanimously approved a reimbursement resolution on Nov. 19 that clears the way for the city to make a down payment on a new fire truck while final USDA financing is completed.
Clerk/Administrator Jana Elton told the council additional USDA loan forms must be signed for the fire truck purchase and explained that because the loan will proceed through the U.S. Department of Agriculture the city only needed to approve Resolution 24-53, which permits the General Fund to provide up to $175,000 as an interim down payment to be reimbursed once the loan is finalized. Council Member Trent Turner moved to approve the resolution; Council Member Heather Edgington seconded and the motion carried with all members voting in favor.
The council also approved Resolution 24-54 dedicating the Sylling and Gerard alley for public use and appointed Amanda Meyer to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Mayor Saundra Solum was authorized to step in for Council Member Turner during upcoming union negotiations due to changes in Turner’s employment circumstances.
On business licensing matters, the council approved a request allowing The Lions Pub to stay open until 2 a.m. on an as-needed basis with a $50 fee, and later approved a separate temporary liquor license for the Giants of the Earth event, reflecting recent changes in temporary license rules. The council reviewed and authorized payment to Viking Electric for new court lighting, agreeing to split the invoice overage so the city pays $5,003.91 and uses Contingency funds for the remainder.
Votes at a glance - Resolution 24-53 (Reimbursement for fire truck down payment): mover Trent Turner, seconder Heather Edgington — outcome: approved (all in favor). - Resolution 24-54 (Dedicating Sylling and Gerard alley): mover Trent Turner — outcome: approved (all in favor). - Resolution 24-51 (Appointment of Amanda Meyer to Parks and Recreation Commission): mover Trent Turner — outcome: approved (all in favor). - Mayor to fill in for Turner during union negotiations: mover Karen Folstad — outcome: approved (all in favor). - Lions Pub extended hours request (allow up to 2 a.m. with $50 fee): mover Trent Turner — outcome: approved (all in favor). - Giants of the Earth temporary liquor license: mover Heather Edgington — outcome: approved (all in favor). - Viking Electric payment (split overage): mover Michael Hagen — outcome: approved (all in favor).
The council adopted the meeting agenda (with an added New Business item) and the consent agenda at the start of the meeting; both were approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
