REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 19, 2010
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: Libke, Klosowski, Verley, and Gutzkow. Absent: Lauer.

People present: Liz Verley, Morrison County Record; Tim Majaski, Planning and Zoning; Adam Gunderson, Police Chief; Brian Majaski, Heritage Iron, LLC; Keith Majaski, Majaski Machine Shop; Shawn Neu, Brandl Motors; Michelle Stevens, Deputy Clerk; and Carol Madsen, City Clerk.

Klosowski made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting on January 5, 2010, 2nd by Verley. Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Libke added two discussion items to the agenda.

No public forum.

Police Chief, Adam Gunderson gave the Council an update on the progress of replacing the 2007 Impala Squad Car that was damaged in a pursuit.  Shaun Neu, Brandl Motors, brought down a 2009 Durango that has 30,000 miles on it to show the Council.  Mr. Neu also stated the warrantee is still effective even if it is used for an emergency vehicle.  Chief Gunderson also brought down a Dodge Durango Police Vehicle from the Little Falls Police Department for the Council to look at.  Chief Gunderson was asked to look into other vehicles for comparisons.

Police Chief Gunderson recommended approval of Thomas Franklin for the Part Time Police Officer position. Gutzkow made a motion to approve Thomas Franklin as a Part Time Police Officer effective 1-20-2010, starting at $14.35 per hour, 2nd by Verley.  Put to vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.
Mayor Pro-Tem Libke recessed the Regular City Council meeting at 7:35 p.m. and call to order the Public Hearing to consider the variance request for a garage for Brian Majaski.

Tim Majaski, Planning & Zoning Chairman, reviewed the request, stating that Brian Majaski is requesting to locate his garage, at 252 Hickory Street, on the side of his house due to the triangular lot and a creek running through the back yard.  No comments from the public. 

Verley made a motion to adjourn the public hearing at 7:45 pm, 2nd by Klosowski.  Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Mayor Pro-Tem Libke called the Regular City Council meeting back to order.

After some discussion and reviewing the site plan, Klosowski made a motion to approve the variance request for a garage to be built in the side yard at 252 Hickory Street, for Brian Majaski, 2nd by Gutzkow.   Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.
Verley made a motion to accept the Morrison County Humane Society 2010 agreement, 2nd by Gutzkow.  Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Gutzkow reported on the request from Newmans Industries Inc. for a $20,000.00 Revolving Loan from the City.  Gutzkow explained the loan will be used for a lighting project in the production area.  They will be replacing lights with more energy efficient ones. The Revolving Loan Fund committee recommends approval. Klosowski made a motion to approve $20,000.00 from the Revolving Loan Fund for Newmans Industries Inc., 2nd by Gutzkow.  Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Verley made a motion to move the regularly scheduled February 2, 2010 meeting to February 3, 2010 at 7:00 pm due to caucuses being held on the February 2, 2010, 2nd by Klosowski.  Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Klosowski made a motion to adopt Resolution 1-19-10-1, a Resolution modifying fees to be collected by the City of Royalton in 2010, 2nd by Verley.  Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Tim Majaski, Planning & Zoning Chairman, requested approval of their 2010 officers as: 
Chairman                 Tim Majaski
Vice Chairman          Lori Kowalczyk
Secretary                  Lee Obermiller

Verley made a motion to approve the 2010 officers for the Planning & Zoning Commission as presented, 2nd by Gutzkow.  Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Majaski reported that the Commission members are researching ways to fund the removal of dead or diseased trees on City property.

Majaski also reported they are still working on the ISTS Ordinance.
Council Member Libke reported Mayor Lauer wanted the Council to know that there is a 6 million gallon water loss for 2009.  She also wanted to inform the council that the application for the Small City Development grant has been submitted to the state.

Libke reported on the All Wheels Rodeo meeting with the RFD, High School and City.  He stated that there will be another meeting this Thursday at Cityhall with Deca, the Police Dept. and Cityhall.  Police Chief Gunderson explained that there has been a lack of communication between all entities on the planning of this event.  Libke stated he has authorized the office staff, Carol Madsen and Michelle Stevens, to be on the All-Wheels-Rodeo Committee.  He feels the office staff’s wages are the City’s contribution to the event.
Klosowski made a motion to pay all bills, voucher no.’s 29410 – 29431, in the amount of $60,484.10, 2nd by Verley.  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 Madsen
                 Clerk/Treasurer