Okay, I need to create a concise summary of this regular city council meeting. Let me start by reading through the document carefully to understand the key points.
First, the meeting was called to order by Mayor Opdahl at 7pm on December 3, 2018. The attendees were Tom Gorek, Lyle Kovar, Josh Smith, Renee Rettinger, and Breann Krebs. Chris Fitterer was excused. The first motion was to approve the November 2018 minutes, which was carried by Josh and Lyle.
Next, the sheriff's report mentioned 21 calls for service, including investigations, aggravated assault, eluding law enforcement, and a domestic case. There's a problem with someone driving a mini bike at night without lights, and the sheriff will address that. Also, there's an individual feeding cats, which is going to court, and another complaint might be filed. Two new deputies from New England were introduced, and the council approved the policing report with a motion by Tom and Breann.
The mayor's report had nothing to report. The zoning commission wanted to change the building permit fee schedule, considering factors beyond material costs. This will be on the agenda for the next meeting. For street and lights, Clarence is to back drag the street south of the city shop.
Equipment discussion was about purchasing a new garbage truck. They considered the cost of a new arm ($20k) versus new trucks with tipper bars. They also talked about different dump truck types, loading concerns, and trading in the old truck. This will be on the agenda next time.
Buildings & Grounds: Butch Frank installed a lighted tree at the Memorial Hall. Zoning committee had nothing to report. Ordinance committee mentioned changes to zoning ordinances and advising Tom to contact before the next meeting.
Water & Sewer: Phase 3 work is scheduled for spring, including coating and site work. Quam's remaining tasks are seal coating, curb painting, and striping. They approved Change Order 4 for fine grading and payment #5 to Quam for $22,712.05. Invoice 20010 to Moore Engineering was also approved. They're working on Phase 4 application. The CDBG application for a $300k grant wasn't awarded but they're next in line. They can get a low-interest loan. They might add more street work in Phase 4, aiming for $20k per block over 10-15 blocks.
Auditors reported several bills for payment, including AFLAC, Southwest Water Authority, Virtuoso Leidholm, Blue Cross, City Hall phone, Ambulance phone, Landfill charges, Fuel, Dues, Gas/Fuel, Snow Blades, Supplies, Ads/Minutes, Street Light Charges, Adapter Plate, Furnace fixes, and utilities. The council approved these with a motion by Breann and Josh.
New business included approving a gambling permit from New England Public School and a beer/liquor license from Hanks Place LLC, with a special liquor permit for the Christmas party. The beer/liquor license was approved 4-0 with Josh abstaining. The Christmas bonus remained the same, and a 3% wage increase was approved. The water rate was increased by $1.70 per 1,000 gallons due to SW Water Authority's rate hikes over two years.
Council comments mentioned adding beer/liquor license fees to the agenda next month. The meeting was adjourned with a motion by Josh and Lyle.
Now, I need to structure this into a detailed but concise summary. Start with the meeting details: date, time, mayor, attendees, excused. Then list the motions approved, sheriff's report, mayor's report, zoning commission, street and lights, equipment, buildings and grounds, water and sewer, auditors report, new business, and council comments. Make sure to mention each key action and decision without extra details. Keep it in English, no markdown, just plain text. Check for any important numbers or names that need to be included. Avoid repetition and ensure clarity.
Regular City Council Meeting – December 3, 2018
Mayor Opdahl called the meeting to order at 7pm. Present: Tom Gorek, Lyle Kovar, Josh Smith, Renee Rettinger, Breann Krebs. Excused: Chris Fitterer.
- Minutes Approval: Motion by Josh, seconded by Lyle, to approve November 2018 minutes passed.
- Sheriff’s Report: 21 calls for service reported, including aggravated assault, eluding law enforcement, and domestic issues. A resident driving a mini bike at night without lights was identified; sheriff will address the issue. A cat-feeder problem is being taken to court, with potential for another complaint. Two new deputies from New England were introduced. Council approved the county policing report (motion by Tom, seconded by Breann).
- Mayor’s Report: No updates.
- Zoning Commission: Proposed changes to building permit fee schedule, considering factors beyond material costs. Discussion to continue at next meeting.
- Street & Lights: Clarence to back drag the street south of the city shop.
- Equipment: Discussed purchasing a new garbage truck; options include a $20,000 arm upgrade or new trucks with tipper bars. Loading capabilities and trade-in possibilities for the current truck were debated. Next meeting agenda includes details.
- Buildings & Grounds: Butch Frank installed a lighted tree at the Memorial Hall.
- Zoning Committee: No reports.
- Ordinance Committee: Zoning ordinance changes noted; contact Tom for further updates.
- Water & Sewer:
- Phase 3 work (coating, site work, seal coating, curb painting) scheduled for spring.
- Change Order 4 for fine grading and payment #5 to Quam Construction ($22,712.05) approved.
- Invoice 20010 to Moore Engineering ($4,945.00) approved.
- Phase 4 application underway.
- CDBG grant for $300,000 street work denied; low-interest loan options available.
- Consideration of adding street work to Phase 4 at $20,000 per block (10–15 blocks).
- Water rates increased by $1.70 per 1,000 gallons, approved by Josh and Lyle, following a $1.00 per 1,000 gallons hike by Southwest Water Authority over two years.
- Auditors Report: Council approved payments for multiple bills, including insurance, water authority fees, consulting services, and utility charges.
- New Business:
- Gambling permit for New England Public School approved.
- Beer & Liquor License for Hanks Place LLC approved 4–0 (Josh abstained).
- Special liquor permit for Hanks Place LLC’s Christmas party approved 4–0 (Josh abstained).
- Christmas bonus unchanged.
- 3% wage increase for all employees approved.
- Council Comments: Beer & Liquor license fees to be added to next month’s agenda. Meeting adjourned.
