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The Council Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Council Members: Lubkeman, Nohava, Harvey Cauwels.
Absent: Mayor Porter; Council Member, Woodley
Staff Present: Craig Coffey, City Administrator; Chris Myres, Telecommunications Director; Jim Pickner, City Attorney; Mike DeBruin, Police Chief.
Staff Excused: Sharole Rens, Finance Officer; Tom Kane, Public Works Director
In the absence of the Mayor, Mayor Pro-Tem, Cauwels conducted the meeting.
Televised
Item 1a. Approval of May 19, 2003 Minutes. Moved by Cauwels/Nohava to approve the Minutes of May 19, 2003. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 1b. Approval of Claims for Payment. Moved by Lubkeman/Cauwels to approve the Schedule of Claims for payment. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 1c. Open Business from the Community (limited to a maximum of 5 minutes per item). There was no open business from the community.
Item 2a. Mayor Report. There was no Mayor report given.
Item 2b. Staff Reports/Discussion.
Item 3. Vicious Animal Determination Hearing. The Public Hearing was opened and Cheryl Bargloff and Frank Paronish were in attendance for their comments. Police Chief DeBruin reported that Ms. Bargloff’s dog has twice attacked Mr. Paronish’s dog. Also attacked were Wendy Lynott and a local mail carrier. Neither party wanted to pursue the matter. Mr. Paronish commented the dog was allowed to run loose without proper supervision. Ms. Bargloff commented that her dog is not vicious but hard to handle in town. She also said that those who have been attacked have commented that the incident was “no problem”. Ms. Bargloff presented photos and letters of support regarding this dog. A motion was made by Cauwels/Nohava to find the animal to be vicious. Aye: Lubkeman, Nohava, Cauwels. Nay: Harvey. The motion carried 3-1. Motion was made by Cauwels/Lubkeman to deny probation for this dog. Aye: Lubkeman, Nohava, Cauwels. Nay: Harvey. Motion carried 3-1.
Item 4. Public Hearing on the Disposition of Property and Resolution 2003-35, Approving the Final Disposition of the Property (Old City Hall). Council Member Woodley was put on speaker phone for this item. The public hearing was opened at 8:08 p.m. There were no oral or written comments received. The public hearing was closed at 8:09 p.m. Moved by Woodley/Lubkeman to approve Resolution 2003-35, Approving the Final Disposition of the Property (Old City Hall). Aye: Lubkeman, Woodley, Cauwels. Nay: Harvey. Abstain: Nohava. Motion carried.
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Item 6. Cigarette Permit Renewals. Mr. Coffey reported no problems with any of the retail merchants. Moved by Nohava/Cauwels to renew the July 1, 2003 - June 30, 2004 retail cigarette permits for The Other Bar, Quick Corner, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Fiesta Foods, Krause Gentle Corp./Kum & Go and Casey’s General Store. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 7. Discussion/Selection of an Architect for Phase II of the Community Center Project. Council Member Woodley was put on speaker phone for this item.Discussion was held on the selection of an architect for Phase II of the Community Center Project. Councilman Harvey stated that there were a few problems with InVision on Phase I of the project. Mr. Coffey commented that an inspector could be hired to perform inspection services to avoid any of these past problems. Councilman Harvey then asked to bid out the project. Mr. Coffey suggested hiring In Vision for preliminary design and working out any remaining issues during the preliminary phase before a final contract is awarded. Council agreed on this and Mr. Coffey was directed to begin looking for a local inspector for the project.
Item 8. Resolution 2003-36, a Resolution Proposing to Dispose of Real Property and Publishing Notice of a Public Hearing on the Property Sale Proposal. (A 1.4 acre parcel directly east of Central Catering). This is the property on the NW corner of Central and 1st Street that lies directly east of Central Catering. The property proposed to be sold would square off the property from Central Catering to the corner. Mr. Coffey reported that he has received other requests from local individuals wanting to build smaller, industrial buildings. Councilman Harvey requested that Mr. Coffey develop a list of minimum bid and usage requirements for the property. Moved by Harvey/Cauwels to postpone this item until the June 16th Council Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 9. Review of Status of Goals. Mr. Coffey discussed the status and progress of the goals that have been set by the Council.
Moved by Harvey/Nohava to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The Council Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
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Mike Cauwels, Mayor Pro-Tem
ATTEST:
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Craig Coffey, City Administrator
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