REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 17, 2008
7:00 P.M.
ROYALTON CITY CENTER
Mayor Pro-Tem Libke 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; Liz Verley, Morrison County Record; Adam Gunderson, Police Chief; Mark Martin; Lynn Seelen, Log Bar & Grill; and Carol Madsen, Royalton City Clerk.
Libke made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting on June 3, 2008, 2nd by Gutzkow. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Verley made a motion to approve the minutes of the Special City Council meeting on June 10, 2008, 2nd by Cekalla. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Verley added one Discussion item, Libke added one discussion item and Lauer added three action items and 2 discussion items to the agenda.
Public Forum: Mark Martin, EZ Stop Manager; Jessica Warren, Maranatha Inn; and Jeffery Jones all requested the City Council leave the new squad car unmarked.
Lynn Seelen, owner of the Log Bar & Grill, as of July 1, 2008, requested approval to block off South Birch Street from East Centre Street to the Alley behind the Community/Senior Center, on August 9, 2008 for their Grand Opening. The area will be fenced with a gate and there will be 8 to 10 security people. Libke made a motion to approve the request to close off South Birch Street from East Centre Street to the Alley behind the Community/Senior Center, on August 9, 2008 from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm, 2nd by Cekalla. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Verley reported that the Public Works department can re-insulate and repair the metal on the Platte River Bridge on East Centre Street. They will look into costs of the project and bring information back to the 7-8-2008 Regular City Council meeting.
Libke made a motion to adopt Resolution 6-17-08-1, Local Government Resolution Economic Development Program, 2nd by Cekalla. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Verley reported he spoke with Danny McDougall, Public Works Assistant, and he is willing to take on the extra hours to clean the City Center.
Verley made a motion to hire Danny McDougall full time, effective 6-23-2008, at 36 hours a week, 2nd by Gutzkow. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Reviewed and discussed the list of properties that the nuisance letters were sent to.
Libke inquired about the flower planters needing flowers. City Staff has already taken care of it.
Libke reported City Clerk, Carol Madsen will be on vacation from June 26 thru July 4th.
Verley reported on the Economic Development meeting held on June 10, 2008.
Lauer reported Jason Davis from the TV show “On the Road Again” will be at Treasure City on Friday, June 20, 2008.
Lauer reported on the 2008 LMC Annual Conference.
The City Council reviewed the Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan. Verley made a motion to re-adopt the Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan, 2nd by Cekalla. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
The City Council reviewed the Excessive Force Policy. Cekalla made a motion to re-adopt the Excessive Force Policy, 2nd by Gutzkow. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
The City Council reviewed the Fair Housing Plan of Action. Cekalla made a motion to re-adopt the Fair Housing Plan of Action, 2nd by Libke. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Lauer reported she received a letter from Wayne Harrison on the graphics of the new squad car. Verley felt that maybe they should re-visit this issue since numerous comments have came in about not having graphics on the new squad car. The Council discussed it again but decided to keep with their first decision to put graphics on the squad car.
Tim Majaski, Planning Commission Chairman, asked the Council if they wanted the Planning Commission to amend the Water Ordinance No. 6.04 to include a clause stating that if your property is within a certain distance from the water line you are required to hook up, like the Sewer Ordinance does. The Council requested the clerk to send copies of the water ordinance out to them so they could review it.
Tim Majaski, Planning Commission Chairman, reported that the Planning Commission has discussed the proposed Outdoor Boiler Ordinance and recommends banning all wood burning ones, but not corn burning ones. The City Council unanimously agreed. The Planning Commission will draw up a new proposed ordinance banning wood outdoor boilers for the Council to review.
Tim Majaski, Planning Commission Chairman, reported that a carbon Monoxide detector will be required in all existing single family homes as of Aug.1, 2008 and multi family or apartment dwellings by August 1, 2009.
Cekalla made a motion to pay all bills, voucher no’s 28288 - 28319, in the amount of $30,197.36, 2nd by Gutzkow. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Cekalla made a motion to adjourn at 9:05 p.m., 2nd by Verley. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
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Clerk/Treasuer