COUNCIL BRIEFS: (Complete minutes posted at City Hall and on the city web site) Public Hearing and Regular Meeting: Monday, July 13, 2015, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Council present: Degner, R. Kokesch, Scharfencamp, and Wiese. Staff present: K. Kokesch, Pederson, Wiggin, Joehnck, Gruendemann, Menk, Harmoning, and Sullivan. Guests present were: M. Gehrke, N. Freitag, M. Kerkhoff, R. Hall, J. Hall, A. Berg. 1) Called to order at 7:00 p.m., Roll call showing Heibel absent (EMT class). 2) Public Hearing on petition to vacate portion of alley, Block 7, between Lots 3 & 10: Freitag opposed, they use it; Hall’s

own both parcels, they do not want a through road; there are no city utilities in the alley; north/south alley is availa-ble; as no other opposition, council consensus to approve.

3) Approved the agenda with ballpark bathroom discussion added, approved the minutes 6/8/15. 4) Citizens were addressed. Approved Kerkhoff request for band IV Play to play in mid-October; Menk expressed con-

cerns about potentially changing the speed limit on 1st St./Co. Rd. 5. 5) Approved alley vacation to include utility easement. 6) Approved LMCIT Workers’ Comp. Insurance and Volunteer Insurance renewal; Resolution 2015-12, Approving Work-

ers’ Comp. Insurance for Elected Officials. 7) Water meter inventory is complete; all residences are to be metered; those using a second meter will pay for their

own; approved credit of $50 if second meter is less than a year old. 8) Catfish Days arrangements are in order; KMS will start in Franklin and end at Jackpot Junction. 9) Department Heads reported. Kokesch: 12 stop signs cost $600 plus installation, approved making all school corners

4-way stops; boulevard trees need trimming and are homeowners responsibility; approved prepaying and contracting Lp at $1.04; recent pink water was a manufacturer dilution error; approved moving Children at Play signs from 5th St. to 5th Ave.; tennis courts are unlocked, skate park equipment removed; council approved not paying invoice sub-mitted by citizen for gravel and installation. Harmoning and Sullivan presented 2015 Schedule Lump Sum Pension Form, approved; tabled their request to increase pension $200 (to $1500) in 2016. Joehnck reported on ambulance issues; the shortage of EMT’s; and is to get prices on a power cot. Wiese is to set up physical screenings. Wiggin re-ported 29 calls, including park vandalism, it was suggested to install motion sensor cameras and/or lights; discussed 5th Ave. congestion. Pederson reported that state law has been amended to allow annual pay for Fire/EMS staff; or-dinance codification meeting to be arranged; 2 utilities to be disconnected.

10) City Clean Up was utilized more than last year. Dumpsters are abundant, discussed requesting Clobes to change poli-cy to a prepay and limit time length for use; approved hiring a salvage yard to collect all junk at 470 3rd Ave. E.

11) Approved $500 bid to jack up ballpark bathroom cement. 12) Council requests: Park playground bubble has been replaced with plexiglass; LMC Annual Conference updates given. 13) Approved financial report, June receipts were $235,507.51; current expenses are $119,452.83; the bills authorized for

payment are as follows:

CITY OF FRANKLIN NEWSLETTER

JULY 2015

320 SECOND AVE. E., PO BOX 326, FRANKLIN, MN 55333-0326

Phone (507) 557-2259 Fax (507) 557-2255 Email: franklin@mchsi.com

Web Site: franklinmn.us The city of Franklin is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

Salaries $6,006.26 Ronald Degner $567.72 Kurt Valentin $235.00

PERA $970.37 Wendy Pederson $139.62 VISA $5.00

MN Dept. of Revenue $1,045.45 United States Treasury $18.72 Clarke Mosquito $650.00

Internal Revenue Service $1,880.12 City of Morgan $2,917.00 Redwood Tire Service $20.00

USDA Fire Truck Loan $763.00 Younger & Walton $98.45 Hillyard $363.07

Renv-Sibley Coop.-REED $1,851.85 TNT Construction $622.30 Renville Co. Solid Waste $797.50

SW/WC-Cooperative $3,961.50 Renville Co. Highway $1,290.24 Hawkin's $557.46

Renville-Sibley Coop. $44.91 Meadowland Coop $49.97 Vessco, Inc. $1,365.00

Verizon Wireless $26.02 So. Central Grain $453.79 MVTL Laboratories, Inc. $449.46

Franklin Amb. Assoc. $2,590.21 All-Phase Electric $537.22 MN Valley Telephone Co. $234.82

Quam Const. $72,366.51 Summit Companies $401.50 Xcel Energy $2,862.85

Post Office $124.36 Running's Supply $13.87 Wex Bank $447.49

Clobes Sanitation $2,178.00 Clement's Lumber $134.12 Bolton & Menk, Inc. $8,695.48

Marco $125.44 Franklin BP $18.06 Claudia Smith $56.25

Gopher State One-Call $4.35 Praxair $79.44 Minnesota Unemployment $44.12

Standard Gaz. & Msgr. $51.43 Expert T Billing $106.00 Cedar Mt. Bus Service $86.44

Kevin Kokesch $87.37 North Ambulance $900.00 C. Gruendemann Const. $150.00

Davis Typewriter $7.72

CITY NOTICES:

The city of Franklin requires door-to-door peddlers to obtain a permit (which requires a background check). If someone solicits business from you, please ask them to show you a proof of their permit before doing business with them. If they do not have a permit, please contact City Hall or the police. Continual use of dumpsters is for commercial (businesses with a tax identification number) use only. You may temporarily use a dumpster for a construction project. Any other continued use of dumpsters will result in a fine. The city of Franklin will accept applications for the Fire Department and Ambulance Service at any time. Interviews will be held as positions are open and/or needed. Inquire at City Hall with any questions and to apply. Boulevard trees are the responsibility of the property owner. Trees need to be trimmed and maintain so they do not obstruct signs or impede traffic. When mowing, please do not mow grass clippings onto the streets. The clippings plug the storm sewer.

Curbside Recycling 2015: July 21; Aug. 4 & 18; Sept. 1, 15, 29; Oct. 13, & 27; Nov. 10 & 24; Dec. 8 & 22.

Annual 4-Family Annual Garage Sale...Friday, July 24th, 8:00 AM—5:00 PM; Saturday, July 25th, 9:00 AM—3:00 PM. 61801 430th Street - approximately 2.5 miles South of Central Lutheran Church or just up the hill from Tim's Turf. Too much to list this year, but the usual kid’s clothing and something for just about everyone! Catfish Derby Days...July 24-26! Support our local organizations and businesses! Come & Go Farewell Party for Stephen Ewers...Saturday, August 1st at 1:00 p.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial Ballpark Shelter. Stephen will be leaving for Naples, Florida to attend Ave Maria School of Law. KMS Memorial Ride...Aug. 8th. Ride registration begins at 10:45 a.m. in Franklin and ends at Jackpot Junction Casino. Visit: www.kmsride.com or the KMS Facebook page for more details. Firemen’s Fun Night...Wednesday, August 12th, 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial Ballpark. Come out and make your annual donation to support the firemen while enjoying a delicious meal and socializing with friends! 2015 Fireman’s Roll In Night...August 18th...Featuring a Burn Out Pit at the Longbranch Saloon. Join us for a night of great vehicles and motorcycle burnouts!

Catfish Derby Days 2015! 40 Years of Fishing and Fun!!

Street Dances-, Grand and Kiddie Parades, Music in the Park Fishing Contest, Tourneys: Softball, Chess, Co-Ed Volleyball, Bean Bag

Queen Contest/Variety Show, Firemen’s Kickball, Kids Pedal Pull 5K Fun Run/Walk, Football Player Auction, Kiss the Catfish

Crafts & Vendors, Church Services, Displays of Past Souvenirs Raffle, Food Stands, Beer Wagon, Soft Drinks, Souvenirs

Win a Playhouse!

Palmyra Farmer’s Mutual Insurance is giving away a new playhouse! Look for their float in the

Catfish Parade. Register to win at Palmyra Farmer’s Mutual Insurance or at a participating busi-

nesses. Limit of one (1) entry per person. Winner will be drawn on July 26th.

Senior Nutrition - Meals on Wheels

Call 507-430-5542 to reserve your meals

*Menus are subject to change

Mon., July 20 Swiss Steak Mon., Aug. 3 Hamburger

Tues., July 21 Roast Turkey Tues., Aug. 4 Taco Salad

Wed., July 22 Hamburger Wed., Aug. 5 Chicken in Cream Sauce

Thurs., July 23 Pork Chop/Gravy Thurs., Aug. 6 Pork Loin

Fri., July 24 Meatloaf Fri., Aug. 7 Spaghetti/Italian Meat Sauce

Mon., July 27 Chicken Tetrazzini Mon., Aug. 10 Salisbury Steak

Tues., July 28 Pub Fish Tues., Aug. 11 BBQ Pork/Potato Salad

Wed., July 29 Brat/Baked Beans Wed., Aug. 12 Baked Rigatoni & Beef

Thurs., July 30 Meatballs/Gravy Thurs., Aug. 13 Baked Fish

Fri., July 31 Baked Chicken Fri., Aug. 14 Teriyaki Chicken Salad

Thank You:

Thank you to all our donors! There were 53 units collected -- awesome! (No gallon pins) Thank you to all the CCW ladies of Sacred Heart Church for food and working. Thank you to our greeter Mary S. What a great day! Vicki Madsen & Amy Koupal

Attention/Wanted/Services:

1981 Catfish T-Shirt to display during Catfish Weekend. Call City Hall at 507-557-2259 if you think you have this shirt.

Calling All Kids! Plan to be in the Catfish Kiddie Parade-open to ALL kids-invite your friends, visitors and grandchildren to participate!

EMT’s! The Franklin Ambulance Service needs more EMT’s. Enrollment in an EMT course is paid for and your training hours and mileage are reimbursed after a year of service on the department. Contact City Hall if you would like to become an EMT.

GoldenLiving Center, Franklin, Positions Available: Licensed nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Dietary Cook, Dietary As-sistant. Full and Part Time/Benefits/Good Starting Wages/Incentives. Contact Dru Fischgrabe at 507-557-2211.

Teams for the Renville County Relay for Life on August 7, 2015 at the High School Track in Olivia. The next meeting s are July 27th and August 3rd at the Olivia Office Building at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact: Jammie Schneider at 320-522-1098 or schneider1@tds.net

Central Community Transit...612 E. Lincoln, Olivia, MN. Phone: 320-523-3589 or 800-450-7964 Transportation is available for all Renville County residents.

Have you been financially affected by the Avian Influenza? Program Counseling is available by contacting Woodland Centers at 1-800-992-1716 or Discher and Associates at 320-329-4357. Up to four counseling sessions are available at no-cost and no insurance billings.

Heartland Early Head Start and Head Start-apply now at 1-800-992-1710. Serving pregnant moms and children birth to age four in home-based and center-based programs. Children with special needs will receive special consideration.

For Sale:

~ Large, Oak Display cabinet and 584 Precious Moments, 1984-current. If interested call 507-640-0698.

Give Away:

Free kittens! Pick and choose...cute markings/litter box trained. Call or text 507-430-9553.

Maytag Dryer-works! Call Bert Doll at 557-2261 or 507-430-4292.

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July 24-26 CATFISH DERBY DAYS! Aug. 1 Stephen Ewers Farewell Party, 1:00 PM, Veteran’s Memorial Park Shelter Aug. 5 Community Development Corporation, 7:00 a.m., Farmer’s Union Insurance Aug. 6 Legion Post #308 Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Fire Hall Aug. 8 KMS Memorial Ride-10:45 a.m. Registration, Main Street Aug. 10 City Council, 7:00 p.m., City Hall Aug. 12 Firemen’s Fun Night, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Veteran’s Memorial Ballpark Aug. 13 Ambulance Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Fire Hall Aug. 18 Firemen’s Roll In Night, Longbranch Saloon