REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 16, 2010
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, Klosowski, Verley, and Gutzkow.

People present: Terry Lehrke, Morrison County Record; Tim Majaski, Planning and Zoning; Adam Gunderson, Police Chief; Tom Franklin, RPD; Sally Kloss, Alzheimer’s Ride;  Joe Held, Royals Wrestling Club; Mark Petron, Royals Wrestling Club; and Carol Madsen, City Clerk.

Libke made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting on January 19, 2010, 2nd by Klosowski. Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Lauer added three action items to the agenda.

No public forum.

Department reports were given.

Klosowski made a motion to acknowledge the gambling application with no waiting period for the Royals Wrestling Club, for May 7, 2010 at the 10 Spot Bar & Lounge, 2nd by Gutzkow.  Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Libke made a motion to acknowledge the gambling application with no waiting period for the Royals Wrestling Club, for Aug. 6, 2010 at the American Legion, 2nd by Verley.  Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Sally Kloss gave an update on the Alzheimer’s Motorcycle ride scheduled for June 19, 2010. 

Libke made a motion to acknowledge the gambling application with no waiting period for the Royalton Elementary PTO, for April 15, 2010, 2nd by Gutzkow.  Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Verley gave an update on the Skate Park Project.  He presented a preliminary design for the equipment to the Council.  Since there weren’t any final figures yet, the project was placed on the March 2, 2010 agenda.

After a lengthy discussion on what to purchase for a police vehicle, Police Chief Gunderson will research further and bring information back to the March 2, 2010 City Council Meeting. 

Klosowski made a motion to write a letter of support for the Veterans Home in Little Falls, 2nd by Verley.  Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Tim Majaski, Planning & Zoning Chairman, reported he had received a letter from the City Attorney, Tom Wenner, on the ISTS (Individual Sewer Treatment System) Ordinance. Majaski reviewed the recommendations from Wenner and asked the Council how the Planning & Zoning should proceed with the Ordinance.  The Council instructed Majaski to go with the recommendations of the City Attorney. 

Lauer reported Fire Chief, Tracy Brolin, asked for approval to add two new firefighters.  Libke made a motion to advertise for two new firefighters, 2nd Gutzkow.  Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Libke made a motion to approve up to $1000 to make some updates to the meeting room in the fire hall, 2nd by Verley.  Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Lauer reported there is an Emergency Management Training program In Minneapolis on May 13 – 15, 2010, at no cost except hotel room @ $109.00 per night for two nights.  Klosowski made a motion to approve up to two people to attend an Emergency Management Training program, 2nd by Verley. 

Verley made a motion to pay all bills, voucher no.’s 29432 – 29488, in the amount of $133,794.36, 2nd by Klosowski.  Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.
Klosowski made a motion to adjourn at 8:35 p.m., 2nd by Gutzkow.  Put to a vote with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Carol Madsen,  Clerk/Treasurer