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 Klosowski. 

People present: Tim Majaski, Planning and Zoning; Liz Verley, Morrison County Record; Adam Gunderson, Police Chief; Holly and Gene 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 January 20, 2009, 2nd by

Klosowski. Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Libke added three discussion items, and Lauer added one discussion item to the agenda.

No public forum.

Department reports were given.

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

Libke reported he attended the Lake Region Firefighters Association meeting at the American Legion on Jan. 26, 2009.
Verley made a motion to approve the cell phone change to Sprint, 2nd by Gutzkow.  Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Libke made a motion to acknowledge the gambling application from the Holy Trinity Church for a raffle set for May 6, 2009, with no waiting period, 2nd by Klosowski.  Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Verley made a motion to set April 25, 2009 as the City Wide Clean Up Day, 2nd by Gutzkow.  Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Gutzkow made a motion to approve Police Chief Adam Gunderson to attend the Police Chiefs Conference in Rochester on April 6 - 9, 2009, at a cost of $600.00, 2nd by Verley.  Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

The Morrison County Agricultural Society donation request was tabled until the May 5, 2009 City Council meeting.
Libke made a motion to close out fund 930, the City Center project fund, and transfer the balance of $41,837.15 to fund 900, the Economic Development Authority Fund, the debt service fund for the City Center, 2nd by Klosowski.  Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Verley made a motion to close out fund 890, No. Elm Street project fund, and transfer the balance of $1,315.18, to fund 600, the Water fund, the debt service fund for the North Elm Street project, 2nd by Gutzkow.  Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Libke made a motion to approve the payroll deduction for the life/dental insurance, with the dental insurance to be paid by the employee, 2nd by Verley.  Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Verley made a motion to accept the Pay Equity Implementation Report for 2008, 2nd by Gutzkow.  Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Mayor Lauer requested the review of the Zoning Ordinance be tabled until the February 17, 2009 City Council meeting.
Tim Majaski, Planning Commission Chairman, presented the revised Water Ordinance No. 6.04 to the Council for review.   Suggested changes will be made and brought back to the Council at the February 17, 2009 City Council meeting.

Libke reported that several Minnesota Cities received MN business development grants from DEED for Industrial Park infrastructure.

Libke reported he had spoke with City Engineer, Les Mateffy about the 5.5 million gallon un-metered water loss the City had in 2008 and Mr. Mateffy estimated the cost to the City was approximately $2,832.00.  It was suggested the City could be losing a lot of water from old meters not registering properly. Verley reported a representative will be at the next City Council meeting for remote-read water meters. 

Lauer suggested, due to all the state budget cuts that may affect the City, the Council should call for a special meeting to discuss the possible affect it could have on the City.  

Verley made a motion to hold a special meeting on March 19, 2009 at 7:00 p.m., 2nd by Gutzkow.  Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Verley made a motion to pay all bills, except voucher #28773, Log Bar & Grill for $80.00 until verification is received, voucher no’s 28761 – 28786, in the amount of $22,001.40, 2nd by Klosowski.  Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Klosowski made a motion to adjourn at 8:21 p.m., 2nd by Verley.  Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Carol Maden                                                                                                                                                    
Clerk/Treasurer