REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 18, 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, and Gutzkow. Absent: Cekalla.
People present: Tim Majaski, Planning and Zoning; Terry Lehrke, Morrison County Record; Adam Gunderson, Police Chief; Jake Klosowski, Council Elect; Whitney Ahlncer, Student; and Carol Madsen, Royalton City Clerk.
Verley made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting on November 5, 2008, 2nd by Gutzkow. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Gutzkow added one discussion item, Verley added one action item, and Libke added one discussion item to the agenda.
No Public Forum.
Verley reported on the progress of the plans for a Skateboard Park. After the first of the year he will organize a meeting for all interested parties.
Libke reported the Office Staff has requested approval of the day after Thanksgiving, the day after Christmas and the day after New Years off for either a whole day or half day. Libke made a motion to approve closing the office and give the employees a half day off Nov. 28, 2008, a full day off Dec. 26, 2008 and Jan. 2, 2008, with proper posting, 2nd by Gutzkow. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
The 2008 Flex Plan report was reviewed along with the 2009 proposal. Libke made a motion to approve the re-enrollment of the flexible benefit plan with Black Benefit Solutions for 2009, 2nd by Verley. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Tim Majaski, Planning and Zoning Chairman, reported they are working on the Zoning Ordinance. He also reported that Deputy Clerk, Michelle Stevens, attended their meeting and gave an update on the Wellhead Protection Plan and requested that they change the Water Ordinance #6.04 collection procedures to what is actually being done.
Tim Majaski, Planning and Zoning Chairman, reported on the voting results for the Planning and Zoning Commission. Gutzkow made a motion to re-appoint Tim Majaski and Brenda Pesta to the Planning and Zoning Commission, both for a four year term, 2nd by Libke. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Gutzkow requested approval for the Fire Dept. stipend to start Dec. 1, 2008 rather than Jan. 1, 2009. Verley stated he would abstain because of a conflict of interest. Gutzkow made a motion to start the fire dept. stipend increase on Dec. 1, 2008, discussion took place; it was then 2nd by Libke. Put to a vote with Libke, Gutzkow and Lauer voting aye. Verley abstaining. Motion carried.
Verley made a motion to approve cleaning two lift stations, spending up to $350.00, 2nd by Libke. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Libke reported on the meeting with the Little Falls Police Department on the eMERTS communication system that he and Mayor Lauer attended. Police Chief Gunderson also helped explain how the eMERTS system works. It was decided to place it on the Dec. 2, 2008 meeting agenda. Police Chief Gunderson will get more information to the Council before that meeting.
Verley questioned if the Christmas lights should be put up this year since they are not in very good condition. Replacing them with Holiday banners was suggested. For this year it was decided to hang the old ones and look into a different option for next year.
The Identity Theft Program was reviewed. Changes will be made and brought back to the next meeting.
Libke made a motion to pay all bills, voucher no’s 28618 – 28637, in the amount of $9,861.55, 2nd by Gutzkow. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Libke made a motion to adjourn at 8:18 p.m., 2nd by Verley. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Carol Madsen
Clerk/Treasurer