REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 8, 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, Verley, Gutzkow, and Cekalla.
People present: Tim Majaski, Planning and Zoning; Adam Gunderson, Chief of Police; Terry Lehrke, Morrison County Record; Jake Klosowski, RFD; Steve Cimenski; Holly Binkley; and Carol Madsen, Royalton City Clerk.
Verley made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting on March 18, 2008, 2nd by Gutzkow. Put to a vote with all members voting aye.
Verley added 2 action items and Lauer added 1action item and 3 discussion items to the agenda.
Public forum: Steve Cimenski withdrew their request to vacate the East half of Bradford Street. The family decided to place the house on the property to meet all the necessary set backs. He thanked the Council for all the help and time spent on the request. Mayor Lauer informed Mr. Cimenski that any costs incurred would have to be paid by them, which is $80.00 in legal fees. Mr. Cimenski stated that would be fine.
Cekalla made a motion to rescind the previous motion to vacate the East half of Bradford Street, 2nd by Verley. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Monthly department reports were given.
Verley reported Tri-State Coatings would still honor their quote for the cleaning of the water tower that they gave the City in 2007 for $2000. Verley made a motion to approve Tri-State Coatings to clean the lower exterior of the water tower for $2000.00, 2nd by Cekalla. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
The quotes for the cleaning and videoing of the sanitary sewer lines were reviewed. Verley will get more information on just what lines will be cleaned and videoed and report back to the next City Council meeting.
Verley made a motion to approve the AmeriPride Linen contract for 2 years, 2nd by Libke. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Mayor Lauer discussed the development of the Industrial Park. Lauer presented the Council with 16 items that the City Council needs to address and get the specifics on each one. Each council member was assigned items to research further. It will be placed on the April 22, 2008 agenda.
Mayor Lauer reminded everyone of the City Clean Up Day on April 26, 2008 and that volunteers are needed.
Suggested changes to the proposed Rental Housing Ordinance were addressed. Tim Majaski, Planning & Zoning Chairman will make the changes and bring back to the next Council meeting.
The Council decided to set the rental housing inspection fee at $25 per apt. or muti-family dwelling (i.e.: duplex) and $35 for residential homes. A resolution will be drawn up to amend the fee schedule showing these new fees.
Two changes were made to the proposed Dog Ordinance No. 11. Libke made a motion to adopt Dog Ordinance No. 11 with the changes as discussed, 2nd by Verley. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Verley reported the public works department needs a PH meter for wastewater testing. Verley made a motion to approve the purchase of the PH meter contingent on the need for it, to be determined by the supervisor, at a cost of $370.97, 2nd by Libke. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Verley made a motion to spend up to $250.00 to rent a vacuum to clean out the gate valves, 2nd by Cekalla. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Lauer reported burning restrictions are now in effect.
Cekalla made a motion to pay all bills, voucher no’s 28114 – 28168, in the amount of $42,847.15, 2nd by Gutzkow. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Gutzkow made a motion to adjourn at 8: 30 p.m., 2nd by Verley. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
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Clerk/Treasurer