Waldorf changes animal registering requirements

The first order of business at the Waldorf City Council meeting the evening of Monday, Sept. 8, was a public hearing to modify city ordinance 87 with two objectives. One was to give the council greater flexibility when adjusting fees. The other was to establish a $50 fine for any residents who keeps an animal within city limits but fail to follow through with the required no-fee registration process.

 

Carrie Ferch, council member and organizer for the Waldorf Sweet Corn and Burger Feed, reported the event had gone well. There are four tables missing from the Waldorf Community Center and this became an issue during the burger feed; it is not known how the tables have gone missing since they never leave the building. Using a rebate from Menards, new tables will cost around $72. The council approved the purchase of five tables.

 

Ruthie Webster, hairstylist and owner of Studio on Main, asked if the city could plow her walk during the winter, so she doesn’t have to outsource anymore. The council discussed a price and settled on $40 with a sliding scale, “The more you need plowed, the more we’ll charge.” Webster was happy with the result and told council members there is space on her property where plowed snow can be piled.

 

There will be a meeting to discuss future Waldorf Days events at 7 p.m. on Nov. 6. All interested individuals are invited to attend.

 

The council voted on Paid Leave employer/employee percentage. The state of Minnesota recommends that the employer and employee each pay half the cost. They also needed to decide how to notify employees of the new paid leave law, to which they decided to hang a poster in Waldorf City Hall. A stipend for the city clerk, city maintenance worker and the mayor in the amount of $10 for mayor, $20 for the clerk and maintenance was approved because they are using their personal phones for work related issues.

 

Maintenance staff reported the creamery in town has done some cleanup work, but the amount is insufficient; council members decided to send the owners a letter stating city expectations.  There were 13 no-pays for water/sewer.

 

An update for the Christmas lights: the city is waiting to see how long the solar panel-powered streetlights last in comparison to the old ones before making any more light purchases. The meeting adjourned by 7:35 p.m. for a closed session and everyone was reminded the Vikings were playing the Bears at 8 p.m.: Vikings won, 27-24.