REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 7, 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, Verley, Gutzkow, and Cekalla.  Absent: Libke.

People present: Tim Majaski, Planning and Zoning; Terry Lehrke, Morrison County Record; Adam Gunderson, Police Chief; Tracy Brolin, Royalton Fire & Rescue; Mark Martin, Gene Binkley, Royalton Area Business Association; Jake Klosowski; and Carol Madsen, Royalton City Clerk. 

Gutzkow made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting on September 16, 2008, with one spelling correction, 2nd by Cekalla.  Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Verley added one discussion, Cekalla added one discussion, and Lauer added one discussion and one action item to the agenda.

No Public Forum.

Tracy Brolin, Royalton Fire Department, discussed the requested $2.00 stipend increase with the Council.  Verley made a motion to approve a $2.00 per hour increase to $9.50 per hour for the Fire and Rescue stipend, effective January 1, 2009, 2nd by Gutzkow.  Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Department Reports were given.

Gunderson reported he had researched the cell phone plans the City currently has and found that the City could save about $720.00 a year if the City had one cell phone plan with one company.  Gunderson will make the changes.

Gene Binkley gave a Royalton Area Business Association update. 

The proposed Purchasing Policy changes were reviewed.  It was decided to leave the current Purchasing Policy in place.  Mayor Lauer reminded the Fire Department that they need to follow the purchasing policy.  Verley made a motion to leave the present purchasing policy in place, knowing what the current law is, 2nd by Cekalla.  Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Mayor Lauer reported on the Region V meeting she attended in Staples. Cekalla made a motion to fill out the Region V funding application to be put on the economic development project list, 2nd by Gutzkow.  Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

The snowmobile/ATV routes were reviewed.  Adam will look into getting signage from the snowmobile/ATV clubs.  Verley made a motion to approve the snowmobile route as presented, 2nd by Gutzkow.  Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.  The ATV map will be changed as discussed and brought back to the October 21, 2008 meeting.

Verley made a motion to amend the 2008 appointment for Police Chief Supervisor from Gutzkow to Lauer, 2nd by Cekalla.  Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Tim Majaski, Planning and Zoning, presented Ordinance No. 49, Outdoor Accessory Boilers, to the City Council.  The Planning Commission will research the enforcement of the ordinance and fees for the Building inspector and bring back to the October 21, 2008 meeting. 

Tim Majaski, Planning and Zoning, presented Ordinance No. 3, reflecting the change in Section 5, Year-Round Parking Restrictions, to the City Council.  The Planning Commission will make the changes discussed and bring back to the next meeting.

Tim Majaski, Planning and Zoning, presented Ordinance No. 50, Fair Housing Practices, to the City Council.  Cekalla made a motion to hold a public hearing for the proposed Ordinance No. 50, Fair Housing Practices, on October 21, 2008 at 7:15 p.m., at the next Regular City Council meeting, 2nd by Gutzkow.  Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Mayor Lauer reported on the Mayor’s meeting she hosted on September 30, 2008.

Cekalla discussed the condition of Acorn Road and asked for approval to spend up to $1000.00 on repairs. Verley made a motion to approve $1000 to improve the condition of Acorn Road, 2nd by Gutzkow.  Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Mayor Lauer reported on the employee health insurance program allowing cash payment in lieu of coverage.  She will make the changes in the personnel policy and put on the October 21, 2008 agenda.

Cekalla made a motion to pay all bills, voucher no’s 28513 - 28547, in the amount of $43,503.38, 2nd by Verley.  Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Verley made a motion to adjourn at 8:32 p.m., 2nd by Gutzkow.  Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Clerk/Treasurer