Regular Meeting

City Council

June 19, 2007

Mayor Roy Strong, presiding

The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. with the pledge to the flag.

The clerk called the roll finding the following Aldermen physically present: Mietzner, Orr, Hall, Combes, Hermes, Hoppe, Studer and Gilmour.

Public Hearing - Chalen Parish - Annexation - Deer Creek Subdivision:

Alderman Orr made a motion at 7:03p.m. and Alderman Gilmour seconded to Open the Public Hearing for comments on the Chalen Parish Annexation of Deer Creek Subdivision. All yes. Motion passed. Attorney John Martin was present along with Chalen Parish to discuss their changes to the original annexation agreement which will not extend past the original 20 year term. Mr. Martin stated this was their attempt to negotiate with the city and to put into writing what the deal will be. The land was annexed in 2001, but Chalen Parish acquired the land in 2004. Mr. Parish is to build 98 single family homes and 112 town homes and is not changing the wetland or creek area. The PUD was changed in 2001 from 6 lots down to 4 lots because the lots were too small to do anything with. The Council is to vote for approval of the flood plain variance, the annexation agreement and the PUD at next meeting. Mr. Parish plans to break ground 5-7 days after approval. Mr. Gerald Semus was in the audience and questioned what the subdivision was to look like. The record is to reflect that Mr. Martin complied with the State statutes, published the hearing and gave notice to the public.

Alderman Studer made a motion and Alderman Hoppe seconded to Approve the minutes of June 5, 2007 meeting and have them placed on file. All yes. Motion passed.

Mayor’s Report: Nothing.

Citizen’s Comments: None at this time.

Planning and Zoning Committee: City Administrator Sheryl Puracchio stated there was information on the Prairie Creek Zoning Request in the packet to review. On July 3, 2007 this issue will come in front of the Council and will come back in front of the Council to change from I-1 to I-3.

Alderman Combes made a motion and Alderman Hoppe seconded to Approve the north half of South Arsenal Road Plat of Dedication based off the recommendation of the City Engineer and the Planning and Zoning Commission. All yes. Motion passed.

The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, July 12, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.

Health, Safety, Buildings, Grounds & Parks Committee: Nothing to report at this time.

Water, Sewer, Streets & Alleys Committee: Notion to report at this time.

Next scheduled meeting is set for Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at 5:30 p.m.

Police and ESDA Committee: Nothing to report at this time.

Next scheduled meeting on Monday, July 9, 2007 at 5:30 p.m.

Finance/Administration/Land Acquisition Committee: Alderman Hermes made a motion and Alderman Studer seconded to Approve the May Payables in the amount of $68,024.08 and the May Collector’s Report in the amount of $198,476.77. All yes. Motion passed.

Next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.

Ordinance and License Committee: Alderman Orr explained that he was just informed that the Council will not be approving the fire district ordinance. The Mayor stated that the Council could not vote on the ordinance which provides, in part, for a 2.6 cent inspection fee for industrial buildings, because the ordinance language needed to be clarified. Attorney Eric Hanson stated that the Fire District Ordinance was exactly that, an ordinance that had been written and approved by the fire district so the City could not pass this ordinance in this particular format. He also stated that this might be better handled through an intergovernmental agreement with the fire district. Alderman Orr stated that the fire department has no authority within the city limits and this would give them authority. He stated that the fire department has no authority with life safety issues and feels this needs to be changed. Mayor Strong felt the ordinance was gray and confusing. Alderman Mietzner stated he felt this ordinance was too high of a rate and did not know what the need was. He felt the rate was too excessive. Puracchio will meet with the Fire District to establish the best way to handle this.

Alderman Orr requested all Aldermen to review the ordinance regarding the Cargo Containers and would like to pass it at the next meeting.

Next scheduled meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.

Personnel and Collective Bargaining Committee: Alderman Mietzner made a motion and Alderman Gilmour seconded to Approve the hiring of Joanne Wagge for the Executive Secretary position commencing immediately at a yearly salaried rate of $30,000.00. This is not a collective bargaining position. All yes. Motion passed.

City Administrator Report: Sheryl Puracchio announced that she emailed the council members about the ground breaking ceremony for the sewer treatment plant. This ceremony will take place on Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. and would like everyone to attend if possible.

Attorney’s Report: Attorney Eric Hanson had nothing to report at this time.

Executive Session: Nothing at this time.

Next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 3, 2007.

Alderman Orr made a motion and Alderman Hermes seconded to Adjourn the Meeting at 7:34p.m. All yes. Motion passed.

Sheila Long,

City Clerk