REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 3, 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; and Carol Madsen, Royalton City Clerk.
Cekalla made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting, June 19, 2007, 2nd by Verley. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Libke added one discussion item, Verley added one discussion item and Lauer added two action items to the agenda.
No Public forum.
Cekalla made a motion to approve the animal permit for a third dog for Wayne Harrison at 321 N Birch Street for one year, 2nd by Verley. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Mayor Lauer gave an update on the MN Rural Education meeting she attended.
Cekalla made a motion to approve a gambling permit with no waiting period for the Holy Trinity Church for November 4, 2007, 2nd by Gutzkow. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Cekalla reported he spoke with Lee Popp, Public Works, and the City of Rice does not have a way to transport their lawnmower to bring to Royalton to demonstrate. The City Council will need to go to Rice to see it work. Verley has already seen it work, but the rest of the City Council hasn’t. The City Clerk will post the meeting when the Mayor sets the date.
Council Member Verley reviewed information he received on used Bobcats. The Council discussed different options. It was suggested that the City advertise for bids for the tractor/loader/finishing mower/brush mower. Cekalla made a motion to advertise for bids until August 7, 2007 for the tractor and loader and two mowers, 2nd by Libke. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Mayor Lauer removed the Initiative Foundation Request for Support from the agenda. It will be discussed at the 2008 budget meetings.
Tim Majaski, Planning Commission Chairman, reported the moratorium on outside accessory boilers has expired. Verley made a motion to extend the moratorium on outdoor accessory boilers until June 6, 2008 2nd by Libke. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Libke reported that the 1st Response President does not currently get a stipend and the Fire Chief only gets a $300 per year stipend. He asked the Council to think about this and discuss it at budget time. Cekalla suggested for this year we approve the 1st Response President receive the same amount as the Fire Chief, $300. With this, Cekalla made a motion to give the 1st Response President $300 for 2007, 2nd by Libke. Verley also suggested that the Secretary’s of both the 1st Response and Fire Department disserve a stipend increase also. Approving the1st Response secretary receive $75 for 2007 was added to the motion. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Verley reviewed the fire hydrants estimates. Burski Excavation had the lower bid of $6,450. Verley will talk to Tom Weinand, Fire Chief, to see how quickly this needs to be done. Lee Popp, Public Works, will also talk with Les Mateffy, City Engineer, to see if the quotes are reasonable.
Mayor Lauer reported the realtor contract was up on the old Library building and the Council needs to approve a six month extension. She reported there is some interest in the building from a couple of different parties. Verley made a motion to extend the realtors contract for six months with Bill Popp, Coldwell Banker, for the old library building, 2nd by Gutzkow. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Cekalla made a motion to approve the on, off & Sunday Liquor License to Chris Morse dba Nuby’s Sports Bar & Grill, Inc., at 212 E Centre Street for August 1, 2007 to August 31, 2007, 2nd by Verley. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Cekalla made a motion to pay all bills, voucher no’s 27560 – 27587, in the amount of $14,717.03, 2nd by Verley. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Gutzkow made a motion to adjourn at 7:54 p.m., 2nd by Verley. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried
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Clerk/Treasurer