REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 22, 2007
7:00 P.M.
ROYALTON CITY CENTER
Mayor Lauer called the Regular City Council meeting to order. The pledge of allegiance was said. On roll call members present were: Lauer, Libke, Gutzkow, Verley and Cekalla.
People present: Tim Majaski, Planning and Zoning; Terry Lehrke, Morrison County Record; Gene Keske, Royalton Fire Dept.; Jake Klosowski, Royalton Fire Dept.; Steve Harren, Royalton Fire Dept.; Bruce Retka, Tree Board; Christopher Morse, Nuby’s Sports Bar & Grill; Joe Przybilla; Lorraine Emilson; Marie Meyer; Richard Broda; and Carol Madsen, Royalton City Clerk.
Mayor Lauer asked for approval of the 5-8-07 minutes. Libke suggested on page 2 paragraph 3 that the reason for closing off N 2nd Street should be added and Gutzkow pointed out a typo.
Libke made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting, May 8, 2007, as corrected, 2nd by Cekalla. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Mayor Lauer added 2 discussion items to the agenda.
Public forum: Chris Morse introduced himself and stated he is purchasing Peka Booze. The name of the new bar will be Nuby’s Sports Bar & Grill and he is hoping to open the end of June first of July. The Mayor and Council welcomed him to Royalton.
Gene Keske, from the Royalton Fire Department, requested approval for a gambling license for Nuby’s Sports Bar & Grill at 212 E Centre Street. Verley made a motion to approve Resolution 5-22-07-2, a Resolution approving the gambling license for Nuby’s Sports Bar & Grill at 212 E Centre Street, 2nd Gutzkow. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Due to it being EMT week, Mayor Lauer thanked all the EMT’s for the work they do. Gene Keske reminded everyone of the blood drive to be held on Thursday, May 24, 2007, at the Royalton High School.
Gutzkow made a motion to adopt the Arbor Day proclamation, 2nd by Verley. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Cekalla Made a motion to approve Bruce Retka as the Chairperson for the Tree Board until December of 2007and Paul Zimny as director on the Tree Board until December of 2008, 2nd by Libke. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Verley gave the Public Works Department monthly report. Gutzkow gave the City Office department monthly report.
The amended Personnel Policy was reviewed. Mayor Lauer asked for changes or corrections.
Libke made a motion to adopt Resolution 5-22-07-1, a Resolution Adopting a Personnel Policy for City Employees, as amended, 2nd by Gutzkow. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Verley reported Ed’s Signs recommended a 10´ X 16´ sign for the Industrial Park at a cost of $1950 installed. He suggested it be placed in the Industrial Park area across from the Dairy Queen. Verley made a motion to approve the one 10´ X 16´ sign for the Industrial Park, 2nd by Cekalla. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Mayor Lauer asked if the Council Members were able to look at the sidewalk in front of the 10 Spot Bar & Lounge. It was agreed it needs to be repaired or replaced. Mayor Lauer reported that according to Ordinance #37, repair and maintenance of sidewalks in place are 100% assessed. It was decided to send a letter to the owner of the 10 Spot Bar & Lounge letting them know the assessment policy and invite them to the next City Council meeting.
Verley reviewed the quotes he has received on the Purchase of a Skid loader for the Maintenance Dept. with a sweeping broom attachment. Cekalla asked what it was going to be used for. Verley stated the main purpose would be for snow removal so we could eliminate outside contractors. Another use would be for moving and maintaining the compost pile.
Cekalla suggested it be looked at during budgeting for next year. Verley explained that the Snowplow came in under budget by $15,000 and he would propose to use that towards the purchase of a skid loader.
Mayor Lauer reported she had spoke with Jean Meyer and she would be willing to sit down with the Planning Commission and review the Zoning Ordinance. Her only fee would be mileage and copies. Mayor Lauer will give her the Planning Commission schedule and contact info to schedule an appointment with the Planning Commission.
Verley made a motion to approve up to $100 to purchase tickets and materials for the “Get Motivated Seminar”, Wed. June 20 from 8:00 am to 4:45 pm at the Target Center, 2nd by Gutzkow. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Tim Majaski, Planning Commission Chairman, reported the Lidwina Broda family has requested a one time split of the property located at 605 N Evergreen Street. The Council reviewed the survey of the property. The family explained they are selling 18´ to Lee Siegel since his building is sitting on their property. The Planning Commission recommends approval. Libke made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the request for a one time split of the Lidwina Broda property, 2nd by Verley. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
The amended Gambling Ordinance No. 46 was reviewed. Cekalla made a motion to approve the amendments to the Gambling Ordinance #46, 2nd by Gutzkow. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Tim Majaski, Planning Commission Chairman passed out a draft copy of the proposed Fencing Ordinance. It was placed on 6-8-07 agenda.
The Rental Housing Ordinance was discussed. Concerns were: Who’s going to do the actual inspections of the rental units, the Building Inspector, the Fire Chief or the Police Chief. Most towns do have inspections done every two or three years unless there are violations and then an inspection is done every year until there are no violations. The price of the inspection goes onto the property owner. No action was taken.
Rep. Al Doty gave an update on the legislative session.
Mayor Lauer reported on the meeting with the Peterka’s regarding the proposed Parkway Village development. They were not interested in having their property assessed or participating in any way.
Mayor Lauer thanked Dennis Cekalla for getting all the funding for the new electronic sign and overseeing the project. It was suggested a policy for the advertising on the sign be drawn up.
Cekalla Made a motion to pay all bills, voucher no’s 27479 – 27504, in the amount of $15,808.47, 2nd by Verley. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Libke made a motion to adjourn at 8:30 pm, 2nd by Gutzkow. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
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Clerk/Treasurer