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Prinsburg council approves minutes, claims and permits; requests Lead Service Line bid clarification
Summary
The council approved May 12 minutes, paid $15,168.88 in claims, authorized several resolutions and permits (shed and fence), approved tree removal, noted pool responsibilities under Minnesota law, and asked the clerk to seek clarification on Lead Service Line project bidding and $50,000 grant allocation.
At its June 9 meeting, the Prinsburg City Council approved routine business and several permits and directed follow-up on a water infrastructure matter.
Council member Nate Marcus moved to approve the May 12, 2026 minutes; Dan Negen seconded and the motion passed. Mayor Mitch Swart moved to approve claims as presented in the amount of $15,168.88; Dan Negen supported the motion and it passed. The council also approved three resolutions posted on the city website that address contracting with a councilmember, delegation of authority to pay claims, and allowing wire/automated bank payments; those resolutions were moved by Nate Marcus and supported by Dan Negen.
The council approved a building permit for a shed for applicant Jason Bulthuis (moved by Nate Marcus, supported by Mayor Swart) and approved a backyard fence permit for Mindy Groen (moved by Nate Marcus, supported by Dan Negen). The council approved removal of a split tree in the public right-of-way near Craig Waterman’s house after a motion by Mayor Swart supported by Dan Negen.
On public safety, the council discussed that with more residents installing pools, Minnesota state law requires pools be secured and that residents are responsible for compliance. The council also requested that Administrator/Clerk Sarah Van Dyken contact Bollig for clarification on the Lead Service Line project bidding process and specifically to reconcile engineering costs with the earlier explanation of how a $50,000 grant would be allocated.
Mayor Swart moved to adjourn and Nate Marcus supported the motion; the meeting was adjourned.
