A new shop storage building was approved at Tuesday’s Cohasset City Council meeting to keep additional equipment out of the weather and to provide for less congestion in current City spaces.
“We’ve talked about putting up a cold storage building for Public Works,” Cohasset Mayor Andy MacDonell said. “It will help alleviate storage issues with the Fire Department too.”
“We do have things sitting outside, that shouldn’t be sitting outside,” Councilor Terry Bartz stated.
“We are just trying to look toward the future,” Mayor MacDonell said.
“I appreciate the time,” Councilor Kevin Ott stated. “I think you have an effect group that works well. And is innovative. What keeps coming back in my mind. Can we live without. And I think we can.”
“We can always use more room. There is room right now, but it is congested. I am for it,” Councilor Kevin Tinquist said.
“I am indifferent,” Councilor Andy Haarklau said. “The value is there, and I would hate to not go about doing it, and have this same discussion a year from now. To my understanding it would be a dirt floor, uninsulated building. I would be for it due to the dollar value.”
“I just feel we need one,” Bartz said, especially in regard to storing trailers.
Bartz made a motion to put a building up, Tinquist seconded. Council approved with everyone for, Ott against.
Council also clarified it is in the budget for this expense. At the time of publication, it was not known what the cost of the building would be.
In other business:
Council opened their meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
A Cohasset resident spoke on behalf of the Forgotten Heros Range and Retreat, and they have scheduled the next gun Bingo October 26, and they were wondering if the City would be willing to host it again.
Council agreed they would be happy to do that again.
A Grand Rapids resident spoke to show appreciation to the parks and recs program for the City of Cohasset. The resident had many kind words about the different activities, but stated, “Most of all, your program is building a community,” the resident said. “Thank you to the City of Cohasset, and thank you to Stephanie Kessler.”
There was a 6 p.m. work session onsite visit with public works/public utilities supervisor, Walter Shadley, with discussion to follow at City Hall.
Benson Bog Days is scheduled for June 21 to June 23.
“I think it is going to be a great one this year. We are putting in a few more food vendors,” Nate Benson said.
Stephanie Kessler, with Cohasset Parks and Recs gave an update on Winter activities.
“Winter is definitely the busy season,” Kessler said.
Kessler talked about a recent survey she completed, and how she really feels being outside is so good for both your physical and mental health.
A total of 29 hikes, 187 people total came (24 different people) and 405 miles hiked, with the average hike averaging about six people.
“It really is making an impact on people,” Kessler said.
Kessler talked about the full moon hikes, for a total of seven from October to February, with 78 people, approximately 11 people per hike.
Second year of cribbage which was really enjoyable, Kessler said.
She talked about the eclipse viewing party, even though it was cloudy.
Kessler said they did an Earth Day hike.
There was a fat tire bike race on February 10 with 40 racers.
Kessler talked about social media with 856 followers on Facebook, adding she just started Instagram in March.
Kessler talked briefly about Summer and youth programming, and that soccer started recently, and that t-ball is always hugely popular. Brand new, is that the Minnesota Twins are coming to town. Lake Country Power put in for it through Great River Energy, they are coming here on May 31, from 3-5 p.m. and they already have 150 kids signed up.
“That’s going to be really exciting,” Kessler said, adding right here at Portage Park. “Not sure who all comes, but it is still the Minnesota Twins.”
Paddle and Pint event along the river is coming up Saturday, July 13.
Farmers Market will continue this year, every other Thursday, starting May 30. There is a tab on the City website with more information. If they make the product in their home, there is no charge. Kessler mentioned there would potentially only be one food truck per event.
Approved KLM Water Tower number one rehabilitation in the amount of $54,545.
“Have you worked with them before, Walt?” Ott asked.
“I haven’t, but the City has,” Shadley stated.
Approved the County Road 62 North Gas Extension RFQ’s returns.
Approved the Industrial Park Grubbing in the amount of $204,000 through Casper Construction.
Approved the Boxwood+Vine annual contract in the amount of $2,295.
The annual board of appeals and equalization meeting was held Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 9 a.m. at the Cohasset City Hall.
The City of Cohasset Public Works is looking to hire summer help. Employment forms can be found on the City website or in person. Contact Walter Shadley with any questions.
Sunday, June 2, through Tuesday, June 4 is Cohasset Clean Up Days.
Approved claims in the amount of $163,243.50 and approved the April 9, 2024 city council minutes.
All council members were present.
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