THE 1201st REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2001 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
Council President George Bauer called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance; Roll was called. Councilmembers Porter, Sorenson, Baeth, and Stephens, and City Clerk, Kim Aarstad, acting City Clerk Lana Stewart and Supervisor Dan Thede were present.
Mr. Stephens moved to accept the October regular meeting minutes.
Mrs. Baeth seconded.
Motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mr. Sorenson made a motion to charge the hearing clinic $1.00 per person for one year.
Mrs. Baeth seconded.
Motion carried.
Mr. Sorenson would like the Building Committee to discuss lease options regarding Search & Rescue building.
NEW BUSINESS
Council President George Bauer read letter submitted by Karen Ross requesting road closures for parade route. California Ave. from 3rd St. to Lincoln Blvd.; Lincoln Blvd. between California Ave. and Mineral Ave.; and Mineral Ave. from Lincoln Blvd. to the Depot, on Friday, November 30th, from 6:00 p.m. to approximately 6:30 p.m., would be closed. City Council approved the closure.
Mr. Smith, Cabinet View Country Club addressed the council as to whether they had received a letter that had been written to their shareholders. This letter addressed the possibility of the City taking over ownership of Cabinet View Country Club and possibly using funds from L.A.D.C. to make improvements to the golf course. Council advised Mr. Smith that they had not received this letter.
Mr. Smith asked the council to write a letter stating that they had not received this letter.
Mr. Spencer will submit a letter to Cabinet View Country Club regarding these issues.
Mrs. Wagner, Community Health Center addressed the council as to when they would be receiving their monies from L.A.D.C. The council advised Mrs. Wagner that they would be meeting with L.A.D.C. on November 12, 2001 and get back to her.
Council was in agreement to advertise that there are two positions open on L.A.D.C. Board.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT
Mr. Thede reported city parks had been closed with the exception of Fireman’s Park. There had been seven funerals in the month of October.
Mrs. Porter, Insurance Committee, stated employees had chosen alternative plan.
Mr. Stephens, Personnel Committee, stated Jeff Best had filled the vacant position in the Street Department.
Police Chief, Clayton Coker, updated the council on police calls answered for the month of October.
Mr. Thede, Water Committee, stated that the reservoirs are both full.
Walt Torgison, Streets/Alleys Committee, requested that a fifth person be put into place for snow removal. Council will meet with Mr. Torgison regarding this issue.
HEAR THE PUBLIC
Mr. Switzer advised the council that he would like to see people afflicted with asbestos problems on the L.A.D.C. Board.
Mr. Rostopher asked who had the right to pick L.A.D.C. Board Members.
Mr. Rostopher also asked questions as to when minutes have to be taken at meetings.
It was moved, seconded and carried to pay the claims as per the claims as per the claims approval list.
Next city council meeting will be held on Monday December 3, 2001
Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Mayor, Tony J. Berget
Acting City Clerk, Lana Stewart