February 24th, 2021

The Sanborn City Council met in open session Wednesday, February 24th, 2021 in the Donald Kroese Council Chambers. Mayor Randy Lyman called the meeting to order at 12:10 p.m. with the following Council present: Brian Visser, Aaron Wiekamp, Tim Devitt, Larry Reitsma, and Jerry Back. Others present: Adam Roelfs, Michelle Vos, Amber Jederberg, and Jim Zeutenhorst.

Motion Devitt, seconded by Back to adopt the agenda and upon the roll being called, the following named members for the Council voted:

AYES: Visser, Wiekamp, Devitt, Reitsma, and Back.

NAYES: None.

Motion carried 5-0.

Zeutenhorst led the council through a discussion regarding the large increase in natural gas spot prices to the City due to the freezing temperatures and storms across a large portion of the country. Vos presented a spreadsheet to the council showing how it would affect customer bills if we extended the rate that we paid for natural gas to the customers as we generally do. It was the consensus of the council to forego immediately passing along the impact of the price spike to our customers, and will not issue a rate increase at this time. The Council agreed to further evaluate the matter and look in to more feasible solutions for Sanborn Municipal Utilities customers.

A discussion was held regarding lots at Maris Estates.

The next regular City Council meeting will be scheduled for Monday, March 8th, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Sanborn City Hall.

There being no further business to come before the Council, Motion Back, seconded by Devitt to adjourn at 1:20 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.

Randy Lyman, Mayor

ATTEST:

Amber Jederberg, City Clerk