Mayor Chada called the meeting to order with Knutson, Moody, Ackman, and Hohbach in attendance.  S Fouberg and O Ettswold met with the board.

Reports: W/S:  A discrepancy with a billing was discussed and the board directed Hohbach to disconnect services.  The pit friendly meters are in and Hohbach is in the process of installing.  The lead and copper sampling requirements are being met.

Streets: Potholes (Hohbach) and damage to areas where digging had occurred were discussed.

Grounds: A motion by Chada, 2nd Knutson, carried to employ S Fouberg as city maintenance with H Steinmetz continuing thru Experience Works was made.  A tree needs to be replaced by the Community Center.  Approval was given for a donated park bench at memorial Park.  Chada has ordered dirt to spread around the basketball court.  City wide clean up is set for May 17th.

Financial reports were presented and approved with a motion by Moody, 2nd Knutson.

LCDF fund raiser by M Hoffman is appearing to be very successful.  Monies are ear marked for bathrooms at Rossy Park.

A motion by Knutson, 2nd Moody, carried to approve the March 17th and March 6th minutes.

New Business:
A motion by Knutson, 2nd Moody carried to deny terrorism insurance offered.
O Ettswold discussed with the board the need for economic development in our community and explained different avenues available that others are utilizing.

Communications: SD Public Assurance & District III meeting.

A motion by Moody, 2nd Knutson carried to approve the following claims: Fire:  Brooks Oil $20.80 maintenance, LA Svc $138.00 maintenance, Buckshots $44.27 fuel, Santel $27.04, Heiman Inc $3224.58 gear; W/S:USDA $156.00 Loan, US Treas $214.20 payroll, NW Energy $159.30, SD Dept Rev #12.00 testing, DRW $1674.85, Brooks Oil $41.60 propane, DSG $753.24 meters, Postmaster $41.00, Santel $39.41, Quill $87.96 supplies, Wages $438.66; Gen: US Treas $742.18 payroll , Santel $34.75, NW Energy $104.19 Cc, $333.75 Street, Sanborn Weekly $150.64 printing, Quill $87.95 supplies, Miedema $112.00 garbage, Graham Tire $14.00 repairs, H Steinmetz $10.00 repairs, Cor-Insurance $92.00 generator, CAN Surety $225.00 bond, wages $1443.21.

Next meeting date May 5, 2008.

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.

Mary Ackman
Finance Officer