REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 22, 2008
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; Adam Gunderson, Chief of Police; Terry Lehrke, Morrison County Record; Michelle Stevens, Deputy Clerk; and Carol Madsen, Royalton City Clerk.
Cekalla made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting on January 8, 2008, 2nd by Gutzkow. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Libke added one discussion item to the agenda.
No public forum.
Libke talked with Tom Weinand, Fire Chief, about Ass’t. Chief Kaiser comments at the 1-8-08 City Council Meeting concerning the time the public works department is actually spending on fire department maintenance. Cleaning is being done, Weinand is concerned about the percent of salaries being charged to the Public Works Department. Libke will do follow up.
The council discussed the mosquito control agreement presented by Clark Mosquito Control. The council was concerned about the increase of $1,000.00 over last year’s agreement. Further research will be done.
Verley made a motion to approve the Board of Review Schedule for Benton County set for 1:00 p.m. on April 29, 2008, the same date as the Morrison County Board of Review, 2nd by Cekalla. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Libke made a motion to approve the 2008 Morrison County Animal Humane Society Agreement, 2nd by Cekalla. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Libke reported that according to the personnel policy for the City employees, it states that anyone working 30 or more hours will receive full-time benefits, therefore Deputy Clerk Stevens qualifies for pro-rated benefits. Libke made a motion to authorize the Deputy Clerk, Michelle M. Stevens, to work 30 hours per week and to receive pro-rated benefits effective immediately, 2nd by Verley. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Gutzkow made a motion to change the regularly scheduled City Council meeting on February 5, 2008 to February 4, 2008 due to the caucuses being held on the 5th, 2nd by Cekalla. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Cekalla made a motion to authorize the City Clerk to submit an application to Benton County for the Score Grant, 2nd by Libke. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Tim Majaski, Planning Commission Chairman, reviewed the changes to Ordinance No. 6.04, Section 2 (d) and 2(e). He will make the changes and bring back to the 2-4-08 meeting.
Verley made a motion to approve the Planning Commission appointments, Lee Obermiller – Secretary; Lori Kowalczyk – Vice Chair; and Tim Majaski – Chair; 2nd by Cekalla. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Tim Majaski, Planning Commission Chairman, presented information on Joe Cimenski’s property located on the South side of the very east end of Maple Street where it comes to a triangular corner with Bradford Street. Currently Bradford Street is not used as a street. The Cimenski’s would like to build a house on this property. To do so they are requesting a variance or the City could opt to vacate Bradford Street. The Planning Commission recommends that the City vacate the easterly end of Bradford Street to allow them to build their house where proposed. The Council was not comfortable with vacating Bradford Street or granting a variance. They recommend relocating the house further in on the property.
Tim Majaski, Planning Commission Chairman, presented the request for a Public Hearing for a variance to allow Bruce Schwartz to build a 40’ X 40’, 12.6” high garage at his residence at 116 N Birch Street. Schwartz would like to build a garage that would accommodate his camper. Council could not see a hardship. Majaski will inform Schwartz.
Libke presented a survey from American Waterworks to share with Council.
Verley made a motion to approve all bills, voucher no’s 27987 -28009 in the amount of $55,579.94, 2nd by Gutzkow. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Gutzkow made a motion to adjourn at 8:38 p.m., 2nd by Libke. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
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Clerk/Treasurer