REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 2, 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; Terry Lehrke, Morrison County Record; Adam Gunderson, Police Chief; Holly Binkley, Royalton Area Business Association; and Carol Madsen, Royalton City Clerk. 

Libke made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting on November 18, 2008, 2nd by Verley.  Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

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

The Public Works and City Office Department Reports were given.

Holly Binkley gave an update from the Royalton Area Business Association.

The 2009 agreement with Clarke Mosquito Control was reviewed.  Verley will look into further and report back at the next meeting.

The Identity Theft Program was reviewed.  Cekalla made a motion to approve the Identity Theft Program Policy, 2nd by Libke.  Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

The pet license computer module proposal was discussed.  It was decided to place it on the Jan. 6, 2009 agenda when Deputy Clerk, Stevens could be present.

The “Policy for Damages to Mailboxes, Sod, and Sprinkler Systems located in the Right-of-Way” was reviewed.  Libke made a motion to approve the “Policy for Damages to Mailboxes, Sod, and Sprinkler Systems located in the Right-of-Way”, with two minor changes, 2nd by Gutzkow.  Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Gunderson gave the Police Department report.

Gunderson reviewed the agreement the City would have with Little Falls for the eMERTS system.  Gunderson answered questions the Council presented.  Libke made a motion to approve the participation in the eMERTS system with the City of Little Falls, with $2,390.00 to be paid out in 2008 and the balance of $12,951.99 to be paid in 2009, 2nd by Verley.  Libke suggested Chief Gunderson look into grant money to help pay for it.  Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Cekalla requested the City Council refund the $495.00 for the water main repairs on No. Maple Street to Joe Cimenski.  After a short discussion, Verley made a motion to reimburse Joe Cimenski the $495.00 for the repairs to the No. Maple Street water main, 2nd by Cekalla.  Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Lauer reported she has spoke with Region 5, Heidi Peper from SEH, and Amy Klobuchar’s office about federal grants to help fund the Platte River Industrial Park Infrastructure. 

Cekalla made a motion to pay all bills, voucher no’s 28638 – 28657, in the amount of $7,097.40, 2nd by Gutzkow.  Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Gutzkow made a motion to adjourn at 8:40 p.m., 2nd by Cekalla.  Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

     Carol Madsen,
     Clerk/Treasurer