City Council

Agenda Regular Meeting of the City Council Monday, September 25, 2006 I. Call to Order A. 7:00 p.m. in the Council Room, City Hall. II. Roll Call A. Members present: B. Members absent: C. Consultants and City Staff present: D. Visitors present: III. Consent Agenda A. Minutes of Past Meetings: To approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held Monday, September 11 and Special Meeting held Wednesday, September 20, 2006. Addendum #1 B. Regional Meeting: Patty Gavin, Liquor Store Manager, requests authorization to attend the Annual MMBA Regional Meeting at Rochester on October 17. The registration fee is $15.00. Other expense would include mileage reimbursement. C. Council Action: IV. Visitors and Communications A. Public Hearing – City: A Public Hearing has been scheduled for 7:05 p.m. to review a City application to construct a 60’ x 120’ Electric Department Garage to be located approximately 14’ from the east (side) property line requiring a 36’ setback variance. Mike Gerardy, Administrative Coordinator, will review the proposal in detail. Addendum #2 Council Action: 1  B. Other Administrative Coordinator Topics: 1. 2. C. Auditorium Use: Debbie Schellsmidt will review requested use of the City Auditorium on January 20, 2007, to hold a catered meal with sales of alcoholic beverages and a dance with a live band on the gymnasium floor level. This will be a Saturday evening when the American Legion will be conducting bingo downstairs. Issues to discuss include the use of alcoholic beverages on the gymnasium floor level, insurance, adequate facilities, such as tables and a fee for use. Council Action: D. Accountants Report: Stephanie Mann will present her reports to the Council and update the Council on her activities. Addendum #3, #4 & #5 Council Action: E. F. V. Old Business A. Utility Account Collection Policy: Enclosed is an updated copy of the City Collection Policy along with the past policy statement. There are no actual changes to the timing or procedures, but the Council is requested to approve the Policy. I will explain in further detail at the meeting. Addendum #6. Council Action: 2  B. Fire and Ambulance Station: I request the Council authorize acquiring purchase rights to lands in anticipation of constructing a new Fire and Ambulance Station. Such purchase rights may be done by having willing property owners sign a First Right of Refusal or Option to Purchase. I will explain in greater detail at the meeting. Council Action: C. D. VI. New Business A. Informal Claim for Damages: A corporate entity asserts damage due to storm water runoff from the City. I will explain the circumstances in greater detail at the meeting. Council Action: B. LMC Regional Meeting: I request authorization for up to and including two staff persons to attend the LMC Regional Meeting at St. Charles on October 26. Registration is $35 per person. Other expense would include mileage and overtime for hourly rate staff. I would encourage attendance by Council Members as well. Addendum #7. Council Action: C. D. VII. Clerk’s Report A. EMPLOYEE TIME RECORD: Enclosed is the Employee Time Record for pay period August 28 – September 10, 2006. Addendum #8. 3  B. C. VIII. Miscellaneous Items A. B. C. IX. Adjournment 4