City of Friend

The document provides an attendance record for the 3rd public input meeting regarding the comprehensive plan and zoning regulations for the 2024-2034 period.

The council meeting addressed several operational and financial matters, including the approval of the monthly treasurer report, claims, and payroll. Discussions were held regarding the postponement of the Hospital financials and a fiber internet permit request. Property conditions at 503 Cherry St were reviewed. The council approved a new document station lease, the Vossler Addition, and a bid for door repairs at the Grange Hall. Various discussions were held on pool operations, municipal building remodeling, and street maintenance. The council approved writing off uncollectible utility bills and authorized the hiring of an assistant pool manager. Public works projects were discussed, including fixing a sinkhole, and an executive session was held for strategic planning of the police department.

The council reviewed and approved the monthly treasurer report, claims, and payroll. Several items were postponed, including hospital financials, resolution 26-01 regarding an ambulance building transfer agreement, zoning modifications, subdivision regulations, the updated comprehensive plan, and various repair bids. The council approved a liquor license, a request for a veteran's memorial at a local park, utility payments for a public safety building, annual committee appointments, and bids for ball field lighting and fence repairs. The purchase of a pickleball court net was authorized, and the council approved writing off past due utility bills from prior to 2020. Administrative decisions included scheduling pool hiring ads and, following an executive session, the authorization to post an assistant deputy clerk position and update the city clerk vacancy to a salaried role.

The council meeting focused on several key administrative and operational decisions. Key actions included the approval of hiring a new full-time City Clerk at an annual salary of $60,000.00 and the appointment of a new Pool Manager. The council also authorized a Special Designated License (SDL) for the American Legion and accepted a bid from Cutting Edge Landscapes in the amount of $2,337.99 for landscaping services at the Binzebo park.

The council reviewed and approved the treasurer report, monthly claims, payroll, and hospital financials. Discussion items included updates on property conditions, ambulance building transfer agreements, city credit card authorization, employee health insurance, and various seasonal hiring and wage approvals for public works and pool operations. Departmental updates were provided by police, fire, rescue, public works, and building inspection officials. An executive session was conducted to discuss employee compensation.